A qualitative study was conducted to explore harmful eating and feeding practices among women and children in selected ethnic minority groups across three provinces of southern Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). In eight villages, selected to represent eight ethnic minority groups (Brao, Katang, Makong, Ouay, Phouthai, Ta-oy, Tri and Xouay), adolescent and adult mothers and fathers of children aged between 6 months and 3 years participated in focus group discussions. In each village, key informant interviews were conducted with the Village Health Volunteer, a representative from the Lao Women’s Union, and the Village Head. Senior district and provincial level health administrators also participated in key informant interviews....