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Table 4 Supplemental feeding among non-EBF mothers in rural southern India (n = 665)

From: Determinants of exclusive breastfeeding in rural South India

Breastmilk alternative

Yes

No

n (%)

n (%)

Formula or animal milk

283 (42.6)

382 (57.4)

Water

163 (24.5)

502 (75.5)

Sugar water or honey

125 (18.8)

540 (81.2)

Castor oil or ghee

122 (18.4)

543 (81.7)