Resources
WHO: Ensuring Optimal Feeding of Infants and Children During Emergencies (old)
Two very similar statements both available on the web stating the WHO policy on IFE. The second one ENSURING OPTIMAL FEEDING OF INFANTS...
WHO/FAO guidelines for the safe preparation, storage and handling of powdered infant formula
IMPORTANT NOTE: These guidelines, leaflets and poster have NOT been made with the emergency setting in mind. Hence pictures of bottle f...
WHO calls for support for appropriate infant and young child feeding in the current emergency in Lebanon, and caution about unnecessary use of milk products
www.who.int/hac/crises/international/middle_east/Lebanon_appropriate_in…
USAID breastfeeding promotion
Three parts of the USAID breastfeeding promotion policy.
UNHCR policy related to the acceptance, distribution, and use of milk products in refugee settings
UNHCR policy on use of milk products in infant feeding in refugee settings. Originally written in 1989, and updated in 2006 with the he...
Supporting families to optimally feed infants and young children in emergencies: An important guide for health and relief workers, Lebanon
Originally developed for the Lebanon conflict, 2006; contains basic information that could be adapted and used worldwide.
Supporting families to optimally feed infants and young children in emergencies. An important guide for health and relief workers
Supporting families to optimally feed infants and young children in emergencies. An important guide for health and relief workers. EAPR...
Risks of formula feeding - A brief annotated bibliography
From INFACT, Can buy online: www.infactcanada.ca/mall/risks-formula-feeding.asp Has all the research backing the claims such as increa...
Preventing and controlling micronutrient deficiencies in populations affected by an emergency, Multiple vitamin and mineral supplements for pregnant and lactating women, and for children aged 6 to 59 months
A joint statement by WHO, WFP and Unicef, providing practical suggestions to minimise the risk of MDD in emergency situations.
Policy Dialogue
Describes how to make IYCF policies, things to think about and gives examples of how it is done. Could be of help in making IFE policy ...