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 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…
Weighing scales for young infants: A survey of relief workers
Field Exchange 29 December 2006, p.11 Survey of weighing scales used for young infants, by staff working in emergencies. This led to t...
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...
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 ...
National Stratey for infant and young child nutrition in Bangladesh
See page 23-24 for feeding in exceptionally difficult circumstances
Measuring Mortality, Nutritional Status and Food Security in Crisis Situations: SMART Methodology Version 1
A MANUAL detailing a basic integrated method for assessing nutritional status and mortality rate in emergency situations. It includes d...
