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complementary feeding

How Culture Shapes What Kids Eat

January 15, 2026

Parents often follow unwritten rules when deciding what to feed their children. These rules are social norms. They shape how and what kids eat during a crucial time. This period is when babies start eating more than just milk. It is a big deal because it affects how kids grow and what they like to e

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Little Kids, Big Problems: Fixing Food for Babies in Ghana

February 12, 2025

In Ghana, babies and toddlers face a big problem. They are not getting the right food. This means they are not getting the nutrition they need. When babies turn 6 months, they need more than just milk. They need different foods to grow strong and healthy. But many kids in Ghana don't get this k

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Cleanliness Matters: Understanding Hygiene in Ethiopia's Complementary Feeding

January 5, 2025

Complementary feeding is a vital stage in a child's growth, but poor hygiene can lead to malnutrition and illness. In Ethiopia, there's not much data on how mothers of kids aged 6-24 months handle hygiene during this time. To fill this gap, researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis