Introduction: Feeding and dietary practices are the most known factors influencing Iron deficiency Anemia. A study was conducted to determine the association between the infantile feeding practices and iron deficiency anemia during early childhood.Objective: To determine the association between the infantile feeding practices and iron deficiency anemia based on Blood Parameters among young children from 7 months to 2 years of age group.Materials & Methods: A cross-sectional Study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital with 229 (7months- 2 years) children. Details regarding infant feeding practices were collected from primary caregiver using interviewer-based questionnaire. RBC indices and Peripheral smear was used to identify Iron deficiency anemia.Results: Infants who were exclusively breastfed upto 6 months and timely weaned according to WHO standards was found to be protected from Iron deficiency anemia. Late weaning was associated with increased risk of IDA. Other infant feeding practices such as decreased food diversity and cow’s milk feeding was also identified to cause iron deficiency anemia.Conclusion: This study concludes the importance of exclusive breastfeeding until 6 months of age and highlights the need for proper, timely, and appropriate knowledge regarding the introduction of complementary feeding in children. Additionally, it identifies late weaning as a risk factor for the development of iron deficiency anemia.