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Background: Stunting is a condition of failure to thrive in toddlers due to chronic malnutrition in the long term. Besides malnutrition, stunting is also affected by exposure to repeated infections and lack of stimulation. According to the Indonesian Nutritional Status Study, the prevalence of stunted toddlers in Indonesia is 24.4% in 2021. Malnutrition at an early age increases child mortality and causes them to get sick easily. Stunting has many causes. This study aims to find the factors of stunting which is expected to prevent it, so the growth and development of children in Kecamatan Sooko is optimal and maximal. Method: This study uses an observational analytic method with a cross-sectional design. The sample is the parents of toddlers aged 6-59 months in Kecamatan Sooko, Kabupaten Mojokerto. Data was taken through filling out a questionnaire. The data obtained was carried out by univariate analysis using the IBM SPSS v23 application. Results: There were 60 respondents, with 7 parents of stunting toddlers. From the analysis of exclusive breastfeeding, level of education, and level of knowledge of mothers regarding the fulfillment of under-five nutrition, p = 0.02, p = 0.045, and p = 0.006 respectively. Conclusion: Factors of exclusive breastfeeding, level of education, and level of mother's knowledge of fulfilling toddler nutrition are related to the incidence of stunting in Kecamatan Sooko, Kabupaten Mojokerto.