In terms of complementary feeding, a large survey indicated that the introduction of solid
foods and powdered milk occurred at an average age of 4 months.
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In a child cohort study in 4 districts,
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rice and
banana were habitually given to infants within the first
few months (Mo-suwan, L and Chittchang U, unpublished report). The timing of introduction of different
foods varied by location. Rice and animal source foods
were both introduced at around 4 months of age in Bangkok and in the northern district town. In the other four
areas (all rural), rice was given early but animal food
sources were delayed until the babies were 6 months to
one year old.