Supporting Infants Dependent on Artificial Feeding During Emergencies: Guidance for frontline workers (including health, nutrition and child protection staff)

Infographic 4 helps assist in the implementation of action 6 of the Operational Guidance on Infant Feeding in Emergencies– minimise the risk of artificial feeding. The infographic provides guidance for frontline workers, including health, nutrition and child protection staff, on supporting infants dependent on artificial feeding during emergencies. It is available in English and provides guidance on the following topics: checking infants’ eligibility for breast milk substitutes (BMS) support; determining if BMS can be used hygienically at home; discreetly providing BMS and supplies; counselling demonstrating how to feed infants as safely as possible; continued support and follow up procedures.

 

These infographics are also available on ENN’s website.

The translation to Japanese was done by Hiroko Hongo, Tomoko Seo, and Chisato Hikichi.
The translation to Russian and Ukrainian was done by UNICEF.
The translation to Italian was done by the Italian National Institute of Health & UNICEF Italian Committee. 
The translation to Arabic was done by Save the Children and the GNC Technical Alliance.
The translation to Armenian was done by the GNC Technical Alliance.
The translation to Turkish was done by La Leche League Türkiye and the GNC Technical Alliance.
The translation to Polish was done by Anna Koronkiewicz-Wiórek, Ph.D. in Law (certified Breastfeeding Promoter (PKP) in Poland and IBFAN individual member).