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Prevalence and reasons for introducing infants early to solid foods This American study examined women’s reported reasons and the prevalence for early introduction of solid foods and the variation of these behaviours by infant feeding type.
Methods of introducing solid food and the impact on food preferences and body mass index The authors examined whether two different styles of introducing solid food — spoon feeding or self-feeding, also known as baby-led weaning — influenced food preferences and health-related outcomes.
Premature delivery influences composition of breastmilk Human milk samples were collected from mothers delivering at term, preterm, and very preterm.
Infants perceived as "fussy" more likely to receive complementary foods before four months This study looked to assess early infant-feeding patterns in a cohort of low-income black mothers in the United States
Chronic disease and infant nutrition: is it significant to public health? The Australian Centre for Economic Research on Health has carried out a review of recent meta-analyses of evidence related to the long term impact of early cessation of breastfeeding (prior to 6 months) on a range of conditions which affect long term health.
Breastfeeding may help earlier discharge for preterm infants A large study (2,388 infants) of the postmenstrual age (PMA) at hospital discharge and its relationship to perinatal risk factors and to organisation of care was carried out in Sweden.
Review on unsafe formula preparation, Renfrew 2003 A systematic review of studies into the reconstitution of formula feeds and an examination of the formula on sale in the UK has concluded that there is an urgent need to minimise the risk of incorrect preparation.
Contamination of infant formula, Benjamin Estrada 2002
'Nutrient adequacy of exclusive breastfeeding for the term infant during the first 6 months of life - WHO A paper from the World Health Organisation confirming the 'Nutrient adequacy of exclusive breastfeeding for the term infant during the first 6 months of life'.

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