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This study aimed to analyze the differences in length and weight of male infants aged 7-month, between exclusively breastfed and non-exclusively breastfed. The type of approach used in this study was a quantitative approach. The quantitative data were collected in Gempol Subdistrict, Pasuruan Regency, in Melati 3 Posyandu. The study was conducted on September 1, 2018 to October 30, 2018. We observed and measured 51 male infants. We measured the weight and length. We analyzed the data using t-test. The results showed that there were differences in the average of weight and length between exclusively breastfed and non-exclusively breastfed infants. The average weight of exclusively breastfed infants was heavier, and the average of length was greater. We conclude that breastfeeding should be more practiced during the first year of life so that the infants are growing better.