Journal of Disability and Oral Health

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Cover Date:
April 2006
Print ISSN:
1470-8558
Electronic ISSN:
1754-2758
Vol:
7
Issue:
1

Feeding habits of children with Down syndrome living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Aim: To investigate the duration of breastfeeding and the timing of introduction of solid food among children with Down syndrome living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Subjects and Method: Mothers of 225 children attending three institutes providing education for children with Down syndrome were asked to complete a questionnaire. Data were collected on knowledge of feeding procedures, pattern of feeding, and the introduction of solid food. Results: Although 66.7% of mothers breastfed initially, 30% of them discontinued breastfeeding at 3–6 months of the child’s age. Overall, mothers of children with Down syndrome introduced solid food to their children between 6–9 months of age and the most frequently used formula was Similac “yellow”. Just over 15% of the mothers gave their children sweet food every day as part of weaning. Most mothers believe that chocolate is bad for their children teeth. Conclusion: In Saudi Arabia, mothers with Down syndrome children are more likely to breastfeed. The introduction of solid food was relatively late. Key words: Down syndrome, diet, breastfeeding, solid food

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21
Authors
Maha Al-Sarheed

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