Abstract
The study assessed the nursing mothers’ perceptions of infant feeding practices in
Udenu Local government area (LGA) of Enugu State. The population was made up
of 282 nursing mothers who had children of 0-2years of age who attended
postnatal or immunization services at the primary health centers in the area of the
study at the time of this study. Questionnaire and anthropometric measurements
were used for data collection. The findings showed six ways mothers perceive
breastfeeding, five ways they perceive complimentary infant feeding, nine classes
of complimentary food they give to their infants. Anthropometric results indicated
the arm circumference, weight and height of the infants. Over half of the infants 62
percent did not fall sick within the one month reviewed. Four recommendations
for improving infant feeding practices in the area were made including that
Professionals in child development should be involved to handle practical
nutrition education on infant feeding practices for mothers at the primary health
care service centers.