A cross sectional survey was conducted in 394 children aged 12-35 months and their mothers in Nghia Dan district of Nghe An province in 2014. The objective is to assess nutritional status and dietary intake of the children and knowledge and practices on child care and feeding of their mothers. Children aged 12-35 months were measured weight and height, their food intake data were taken and their mothers were interviewed about feeding knowledge and practices. The results showed that child stunting rate was at high level in children 12-35 months old (31.5%). The rate was significantly higher in girls than in boys (p<0.05). Underweight prevalence was at a lower level (13.7%). The ratio of Protein: Lipid: Carbohydrates was 17.2: 22.5: 60.3. Maternal knowledge and practices on child care and feeding of the mother were quite poor still.