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Complementary feeding challenges: Insights from Swiss parents' perspectives.

Alenica Hässig-Wegmann¹, Sergio Román², Luisma Sánchez-Siles³

¹ETH Zurich, Department Health Science and Technology (D-HEST), Consumer Behaviour, Switzerland.

|August 21, 2024

Summary

Parents face practical challenges in infant complementary feeding, like time constraints and picky eaters, despite knowing official recommendations. Support is key for navigating infant nutrition from mashed foods to family meals.

Keywords:

Complementary feeding Complementary foods Official guidelines Parents' concerns

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Area of Science:

Pediatrics
Nutrition Science
Public Health

Background:

Complementary feeding is a critical period for infant health and development.
Parental decisions significantly influence infant dietary patterns.
Navigating official feeding guidelines presents unique challenges for parents.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore parental challenges during infant complementary feeding stages.
To identify barriers to adhering to official feeding recommendations.
To understand evolving parental concerns from mashed foods to family diets.

Main Methods:

Conducted 22 semi-structured interviews with Swiss parents.
Focused on three distinct feeding stages: initial, middle, and late.
Analyzed qualitative data on parental experiences and concerns.

Main Results:

Practical obstacles (work, time, multiple children) hinder adherence to recommendations.
Safety concerns (allergies, choking) decrease with infant age and parental confidence.
Concerns shift towards food quality (pesticides) and balanced nutrition as solids increase.
Time constraints are significant in early and middle feeding stages.

Conclusions:

Parents require tailored support to overcome practical barriers in complementary feeding.
Clear communication can help parents navigate infant nutrition and promote healthy eating habits.
Addressing parental concerns across all feeding stages is crucial for successful transition to family foods.