Supporting Optimal Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergency Shelter Settings

• 2023

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This CDC toolkit supporting optimal Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF-E) provides comprehensive guidance for emergency response teams and shelters. It emphasizes the importance of continued breastfeeding and appropriate feeding practices during crises. The toolkit includes protocols for assessing needs, establishing safe feeding areas, supporting lactating mothers, and ensuring proper infant feeding hygiene. It also addresses formula feeding when necessary, with a focus on safety and hygiene. The document integrates practical tools, such as checklists and training materials, to help emergency responders implement effective infant and young child feeding strategies, promoting optimal nutrition and health outcomes in emergency settings.

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Hazard: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Bottle Feeding; Breast Feeding; Disaster Planning; Feeding Methods; Emergency Shelter

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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