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The IYCF-E Toolkit is a collection of ready to use tools and practical resources to assist in the design, implementation and monitoring of IYCF-E programs. The objective of the IYCF-E Toolkit is to support practitioners to begin implementation as soon as possible by eliminating the time spent searching for (or creating) tools and, thereby, facilitating a more timely response to the needs of mothers, infants, children and their families in humanitarian emergencies.
The IYCF-E Toolkit curates tools created by partners responding to needs around the world. The Toolkit is a “live” resource benefiting from the continuing creation and documentation of best practices in IYCF-E. The Toolkit is structured in nine chapters with each chapter divided into Key Concepts and Tools. The Key Concepts include the essential, must-have information about IYCF-E in order to plan an appropriate and relevant IYCF-E program. This includes summaries and overviews of the key concepts. The Tools include tools, templates and examples to help you practically implement your IYCF-E program. After each section is a note on References, which will connect you to the Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies Hub where you will find relevant resources providing in-depth knowledge and guidance in that chapter’s subject area.
Please note that you can download the Toolkit either in full or by chapter, section, sub-section or tool. You can also navigate the Toolkit by chapter using the Table of Content here or with the scroll bar and navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen.
This latest version of the Toolkit was updated in July 2022. For assistance with the IYCF-E Toolkit or to make suggestions of additional resources to add, please email us.
This IYCF-E Toolkit was developed by Save the Children with the support of practitioner colleagues around the world and partner agencies in the IFE Core Group. The IYCF-E Toolkit made possible by the generous support of the American people through funding by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the responsibility of Save the Children and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.
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General Guidance
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An overview of key global legislation, frameworks, strategies and initiatives for Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies.
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Key points from the Operational guidance on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) v2.1, 2007.
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Summary of key guiding principles of WHO for Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies.
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Summary of key guiding principles of the 'International Code of marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes' and World Health Assembly Resolutions relevant to Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies.
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A technical paper on The Code violations and infant feeding during emergencies, and how to minimise risks to artificial feeding.
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Policies
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Save the Children's Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) Policy.
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UNHCR policy related to the acceptance, distribution and use of milk products in refugee settings.
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World Vision’s internal policy on the procurement and use of milk and milk derived products in the field in emergency and on-emergency situations.
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An example of Save the Children’s position on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies detailing the protection and promotion of breastfeeding, safer artificial feeding, adequate complementary feeding and maternal nutrition, and the minimum actions to be prioritised in Save the Children’s humanitarian programming.
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Code
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This includes standards on infant formula and different formula for special medical purposes intended for infants.
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General Guidance
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A sample exercise to map and assess areas of concern for Infant Feeding in Emergencies programming at the country level.
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A sample analysis grid from East Africa showing what the exercise would yield.
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A sample of the analysis grid from East Africa presented in an excel document.
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Colour coded analysis of East Africa on areas of concern for Infant Feeding in Emergencies programming at country level.
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In the Policy Collection on the Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) Hub you will find some of the Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) and IYCF-E global guidelines.
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General Guidance
4 resources
A basic guide for nutrition personnel to determine the need for Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) interventions based on what information is available, addressing key questions and identifying useful resources.
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A technical review of the significance and relevance of the Knowledge Attitude Practice methodology around five core issues and related recommendations by technical expert Mark Myatt.
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A short explanation on how age terms are defined 'technically' and how we understand them in the common language.
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Multisector Assessments
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Sector-specific five foremost questions to ask to enable prioritization of a response for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Nutrition, Shelter, Child protection, Education, Health.
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A Multi-Sector Initial Rapid Assessment questionnaire based on the top five questions.
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An example of a questionnaire for a multi sector interview of key informants during emergency.
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A sample of a format for FGD with caregivers to determine predominant feeding practices and to discover key challenges to their provision.
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Multi-sector Initial Rapid Assessment template that includes Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies.
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This document provides two simple tools to assess the situation at the onset of an emergency: initial observation and MS-IRA.
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Action against hunger's (ACF's) introduction to the semi-directive interview methodology and recommendations on a general interview procedure.
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Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies Assessments and Surveys
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Basic tips on how to conduct Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) assessments and key points to consider while undertaking them, as well as a set of possible IYCF-E initial rapid assessment questions and associated rationale.
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A list of questions based on necessary observations to be made in order to understand what is happening in the community around Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies.
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Action Against Hunger's template which can be used to create a village portfolio ranging from demography to problems identified.
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A sample questionnaire for key informants (health worker or influential community member) used in Bangladesh post cyclone to assess pre and post emergency situation of infant and young child feeding.
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A sample of a format for FGD with caregivers to determine predominant feeding practices and to discover key challenges to their provision.
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Action Agains Hunger's (ACF's) template for a calendar of events that can be used to create a monthly local calendar of events.
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A sample household questionnaire for determining gaps in nutrition needs of infants and young children during an emergency.
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A sample Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) database for data entry of the sample IYCF-E household assessment.
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An example of an Infant and Young Child Feeding questionnaire administered in Indonesia post-earthquake.
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Action Against hunger's sample of questions included in the breastfeeding FGD used post-earthquake in Indonesia.
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A sample household questionnaire used in Bangladesh post cyclone to assess feeding of non- breastfed or mixed fed infants less than six months.
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A sample household questionnaire used in Bangladesh post cyclone to assess feeding of infants older than six months.
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Action Against Hunger's sample household questionnaire used post-earthquake in Indonesia to assess infant feeding.
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Action Against Hunger's tool to assess resources available to a lactating mother and baby or a pregnant woman.
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A tally sheet for recording usage and reasons for bottle feeding in children 0-24 months according to feed type including analysis.
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Action Against Hunger's introductory guide on when and how to conduct a breastfeeding and infant feeding assessment and how to present and report the results.
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A generic Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Questionnaire.
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A sample size calculation Tool.
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A template for using chi-square test.
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An excel sheet for practicing data entry.
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A template for data consolidation and plotting of graphs on various indicators.
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Guidelines intended for health care workers, survey trainers and others for estimating correct age of a child with a special emphasis on how to create a local calendar of events.
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) Surveys
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Action Against Hunger's (ACF's) sample Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) questionnaire consisting of FSL and nutrition indicators.
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Action Against Hunger's (ACF’s) brief introduction of what a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) is and how to conduct it.
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Action Against Hunger's (ACF’s) set of sample questions included in an Focus Group Discussion (FGD).
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Action Against Hunger's (ACF’s) set of sample questions included in a Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) survey questionnaire.
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Action Against Hunger's (ACF's) Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) survey report of a project involving integration of nutrition with livelihoods, with the aim being to assess increase in knowledge on nutrition and increased diet diversity.
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Action Against Hunger's (ACF’s) geographical coverage breakdown to the household (HH) level for a Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) survey for HH questionnaire coverage.
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Action Against Hunger's (ACF's) sample Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) questionnaire consisting of FSL and nutrition indicators.
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Action Against Hunger's (ACF's) household dietary diversity score (HDDS) database for data entry from the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) questionnaire
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Concern Worldwide's set of sample questions included in a Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) survey questionnaire.
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Concern's introduction to what the project's Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) survey aims to assess and what methodology will be used.
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Manual on guidance and practical steps for planning and conducting a KAP survey, and for analysing and reporting the survey findings.
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In the Assessing the Need Collection on the Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies Hub you will find some reference documents who can guide Infant and Young Child Feeding and Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies related surveys and/or assesments.
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General Guidance
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A summarized collection of resources on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies proposal development, monitoring and reporting.
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Summary of key chapters on European Commission's response to undernutrition during emergencies.
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General Guidance
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A sample log frame suggesting different interventions, activities and indicators to aid rapid proposal development in emergency contexts.
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A sample budget of a nutrition project including an Including Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) programme encompassing staffing, training, supplies, logistics, survey/evaluation and activity specific costs.
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2024 · GNC, Global Nutrition Cluster
Nutrition Cluster indicators registry includes Needs Assessment and analysis framework, as two sets of indicators to accompany it: needs assessment and performance monitoring... View Full Abstract
The Nutrition Cluster Indicators Registry and Framework is a guidance tool for countries to select indicators, and where possible seek standard definitions and applications of those indicators.
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This document offers a guidance to general practitioners on how to ensure that the specific needs of the infants and young children are assessed and addressed adequately into programming.
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In the Proposal Development Collection on the Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) Hub you will find further resources to support your work.
All tools
3 resources
Guidance on developing country level action plans to strengthen Infant Feeding in Emergencies planning and implementation.
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A worksheet to record different constraints to Infant Feeding in Emergencies encountered in different fields.
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A template of country-wise working of Infant Feeding in Emergencies in relation to different areas of action.
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All tools
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A template for rapid assessment form for a mother-baby pair to identify admissions and further need for full assessment.
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A second version of a simple rapid assessment form for a mother-baby pair to identify admissions and further need for full assessment.
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A template for a simple rapid assessment for a mother-child pair in english and arabic.
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Template for a database for a simple rapid assessment.
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Template for an assessment form of a mother-child pair to identify problems with feeding for a child being given Breastmilk substitute.
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Template for an assessment form of a mother-child pair to identify problems with feeding for a child not being given Breastmilk substitute.
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Template for full Infant and Young Child Feeding assessment in English and Arabic.
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An example of an Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies beneficiary admission card.
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Template for a questionnaire intended to assess pregnant women for admission to the Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies program and provide possible topics for discussion with the pregnant woman based on the assessment.
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Template for a registration book to record admissions and discharges of children 0-23 months and Pregnant and Lactating Women in an Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies program.
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An observation checklist for assessing a breastfeed.
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A sample template for consolidating information from Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies counselling sessions.
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A sample template for an Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies care plan for infants not receiving Breastmilk Substitute.
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A sample template for an Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies care plan for infants receiving Breastmilk Substitute.
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A template for recording individual consumption of Breastmilk Substitute.
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Database for recording admissions and follow-up for beneficiaries using Breastmilk Substitute.
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A referral form template for mother-baby pairs requiring further Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies support.
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A referral register template for recording mother-baby pairs requiring further Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies support.
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A form to report on Infant and Young Child Feeding in the home.
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A template for recording individual attendance by target group for Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies sessions and support groups.
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A summary sheet template for consolidating attendance by target group for IYCF-E sessions and support groups.
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An example of a template to consolidate weekly indicators of Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies.
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Template for a tally sheet to report cases of diarrhoea in Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies sites according to feeding category.
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Template for a Infant and Young Child Feeding quantitative report
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Template for the registration of attendance to support groups.
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Template for the report of attendance to support groups.
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All tools
20 resources
A sample questionnaire to record reported Breastmilk Substitute donations.
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Example of a report on donated Breastmilk Substitute in Haiti, 2010.
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An example of a guide form Ethiopia to minimise risks of artificil feeding.
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Form by IBFAN for reporting code violations.
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Breastmilk Substitute violations monitoring form by Global Nutrition Cluster.
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Breastmilk Substitute violations monitoring database by Global Nutrition Cluster.
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Print version of an online form for reporting Breastmilk Substitute distributions.
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A sample agreement for agencies on Breastmilk Substitute.
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A sample application from an agency for distribution of Breastmilk Substitute (BMS) to the BMS coordinating agency.
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An assessment tool used in conjunction with the full assessment of mother-child pair with Breastmilk Substitute to evaluate feeding at home.
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A draft of a document used in Haiti outlining when it is appropriate to transition from the use of ready-to-use infant formula (RUIF).
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An example of suitable information for a generic Powdered Infant Formula label.
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An example of suitable information for a generic Ready-to-use Infant Formula label.
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Instructions on how to sterilize feeding equipment.
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A technical explanation as to why infant formula causes diarrhoea and mortality, particularly in emergencies.
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Document outlining the acceptable medical reasons for both infants and mothers where use of Breastmilk Substitute is considered acceptable.
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An infographic with the key actions for planning and managing artificial feeding interventions.
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An infographic with the key actions to prevente and manage inappropriate donations of Breastmilk Substitute.
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An infographic with the key actions to Support Infants Dependent on Artificial Feeding during emergencies.
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General Guidance
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Briefing on Infant and Young Child Feeding during reported cholera in Zimbabwe, which highlights key preventative actions.
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Breastfeeding
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A list of helpful tips on how to illustrate common breastfeeding concepts during an Infant and young Child Feeding training.
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An illustration of how to make a breast out of a sock, which can be used as an Infant and Young Child Feeding training aid.
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An illustration of how to make a material baby, which can be used as an Infant and Young Child Feeding training aid.
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A statement on the policy of Save the Children for Sierra Leone staff on breastfeeding.
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Common myths and misconceptions about Infant Feeding in Emergencies explained by providing facts and recommendations.
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Complementary Feeding
4 resources
Example of Instructions for cleaning blender after food preparation.
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Important considerations in Complementary Feeding including what, why and how much to give.
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A presentation on the nutritional value of different products that can be used for complementary feeding during emergencies.
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An easy reference to information on Infant and Young Child Feeding integration with community-based management of acute malnutrition in the form of hand-outs.
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Relactaction
3 resources
A document that provide standardised guidelines that will guide field workers in supporting the improvement of breastfeeding practices and the re-establishment of breastfeeding and breastmilk production where this has stopped.
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A list of equipment/materials for Infant and Young Child Feedin in Emergencies corner and to help women during emergencies to resume or increase breastfeeding.
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A summary of how to help a woman to relactate.
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HIV Wet nursing
1 resource
Key considerations for HIV cases and wet nursing during emergencies.
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Management of Acute Malnutrition in Infants (MAMI)
7 resources
Form for the Management of Acute Malnutrition in Infants assessment
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Management of Acute Malnutrition in Infants Counselling Cards and Support Action Booklet
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Form for enrolment in Management of Acute Malnutrition in Infants and follow up.
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Health worker support materials user booklet
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Diagram with the maternal mental health assessment guide
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Maternal Mental Health Assessment Form
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Diagram with the Management of Acute Malnutrition in Infants rapid screening guide
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Outbreak Disease and Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies
2 resources
An infographic with the key points for programmers during infectious disease outbreaks
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An infographic with the key points for Infant Feeding policy makers during infectious disease outbreaks
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1 on 1 counsel
3 resources
Template for a spot check assessing hygiene, infant and young child feeding and mother/child interaction.
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A form for a full Infant and Young Child Feeding assessment for mothers and babies from 0 to 11 months.
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A form for a care action plan for temporary use of Breastmilk Substitute.
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Baby Friendly Spaces
5 resources
An example of a daily table of activities for a week in a baby friendly space.
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A step-by-step guide for mothers on how to massage their baby.
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An example of a baby massage routine used in Greece by Save the Children.
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An example of the methodology used by Save the Children to assess knowledge retention by mothers.
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Example of a baby bath routine by Save the Children.
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Cooking Demos
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Guidelines on how to prepare, plan and carry out a cooking demonstration.
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Support groups
2 resources
Tips on how to plan and conduct an Infant and Young Child Feedin in Emeregencies support group session.
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Frequently Asked Questions on Support Groups.
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Action Oriented Groups
1 resource
A guideline on how to conduct an action oriented group activity.
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Mother Baby Area
15 resources
Instructions on how to wash your hands.
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Guidance on what resources properly outline the international guidance for Mother Baby Areas.
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A list of equipment that should be present for an Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies area.
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Checklist to supervise Mother-Baby Areas
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Visuals that complement the training sessions to help participants grasp and retain technical knowledge and concepts.
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This booklet consists of messages related to each of the IYCF Counselling Cards and copies of the 3 take-home brochures.
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Counselling cards on breastfeeding under and beyond six months including special conditions such as a sick child and those with HIV.
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A two-page brochure explaining how to breastfeed the baby.
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A two-page brochure explaining about maternal nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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A two-page brochure explaining how to feed the baby after 6 months.
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A technical paper highlighting the significance of integrating Early Childhood Development (ECD) activities within nutrition programmes, providing practical suggestions on what steps to take to achieve that and gives examples of how such integrated programmes have been established in other circumstances.
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Recognizing age specific skills and development stages of a child to fully understand that a healthy child is not just about nutrition but also about development in other areas.
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A guide to creating age-specific homemade toys and activities to do with children.
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A collection of fun learning activities to do with children.
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Counseling cards with key messages explained using pictures.
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General Guidance
5 resources
Summary of planning Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies programmes based on basic and technical interventions with information on breastfeeding corners, baby friendly spaces, baby tents and care group model.
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Overview of UNICEF, Sphere and Lancet Conceptual Frameworks.
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Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies standards in the SPHERE Project 2011.
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Important similarities and differences between Infant and Young Child Feeding and Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies.
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A summary on the importance of psychosocial and psychological support during emergencies using the extended care conceptual framework.
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Activities
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A list of listening, learning and confidence building skills, the behaviour change model and framework of doable actions.
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An overview of how to provide support through support groups, peer mothers and through one-to- one skilled breastfeeding support.
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How to decide whether a simple or a full assessment of mother-baby pair is required.
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Presentation with the key points to develop a Mother to Mother Support Group
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Summary of Care group model about How to set up the care group model and highlight the efficacy of such an intervention.
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A non-technical document providing a description of Baby Friendly Tents and an overview of their general set-up and operation to support infant and young child feeding (IYCF) in emergencies.
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Technical Areas
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An explanation on Kangaroo care including what it is, why it is important and how it can be done.
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A summary of information on assessing an appropriate breastfeed and minimizing risks to artificial feeding.
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Recommended complementary feeding practices and key discussion points to have with the caregiver.
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A summary of guiding principles for complementary feeding non-breastfed children 6 to 24 months of age.
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Tips on the importance of responsive feeding and how can this be achieved.
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A summary of infant feeding guidelines for infants under six months with reference to material available on MAMI within the toolkit.
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Summary of MAMI approach updated 2021, includes history, definitions anf general info of the most recent MAMI Care Pathway package
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Diagram with the assessment guide
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Summarized recommended HIV infant feeding and related frequently asked questions.
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Key considerations on effect of maternal nutrition on breastmilk.
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An infographic with the key actions to promote, protect and support the early initiation of breastfeeding during emergencies.
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Minimising risk of artificial feeding
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Guideline for targeting breastmilk substitutes appropriately and avoiding wrong admissions for Breastmilk Substitute programmes.
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Advantages and disadvantages of Ready to Use Infant Formula and Powdered Infant Formula. Providing a better alternative through 'safer Breastmilk Substitute Kit'.
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A guideline on how to prevent and manage unsolicited and unwanted donations of Breastmilk Substitute, milk products and infant feeding bottles/teats.
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A quick reference on how can Breastmilk Substitute be appropriately sourced and what issues are involved.
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Guidelines for health workers on the preparation, use and storage of Powdered Infant Formula (PIF) in emergencies.
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Guidelines for health workers on the preparation, use and storage of Ready to Use Infant Formula (RUIF) in emergencies.
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An overview of how feeding assistance can be provided to caregivers and their children by frontline workers.
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General Guidance
1 resource
A summary of how to estimate target population and calculate supplies needed for each feeding category.
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Mother Baby Area
1 resource
Equipment and supplies needed for setting up an Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) area.
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General Guidance
8 resources
A comprehensive tool to calculate caseload and supplies (Powdered Infant Forlmua/Ready to Use Infant Formula) needed for a Breastmilk substitute (BMS) programme.
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Template for caseload and supplies calculator by Global Nutrition Cluster.
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A list of contents of a breastfeeding support kit.
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A list of materials/equipment needed to prepare and conduct a cooking demonstration.
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List of items in a safer Breastmilk substitute (BMS) kit and how to use them.
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Information on Ready to Use Infant Formula and Powdered Infant Formula including usage and technical specs.
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An example of a stock management tool for monitoring and managing available stocks.
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A compilation of stock records to monitor and manage stock movement monthly.
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In the Orientation and Training Collection on the Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies Hub you will find a NiE training package, the Infant and Young Child Feeding Community based package, Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition, Infant Feeding in Emergencies and Complementary Feeding training materials.
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General Guidance
1 resource
Guidance on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies staffing and descriptions of job roles.
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General Guidance
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An overview of role and responsibility of Mother Breastfeeding Supporters in evacuation centres.
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An example of a job description for a Breastfeeding Counsellor.
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An example of a job description for an Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies Counsellor
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An example of a job description for an Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies Community Mobilizer/Educator.
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An example of a job description for an Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies Psychological Worker
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An example of a job description for an Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies Head in an Evacuation Centre.
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An example of a job description for an Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Officer.
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An example of a job description for an nfant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Supervisor.
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An example of a job description for an Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies Program Officer
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An example of a job description for an Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies Supervisor/Manager.
(48.1 KiB)
An example of a job description for an Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies Consultant
(40.7 KiB)
A sample of interview questions for all levels of Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies personnel.
(126.5 KiB)
Sample of an exit interview questionnaire and guidelines on conducting an exit interview of a client.
(158.6 KiB)
In the Staffing Collection on the Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies Hub you will find further resources to support your work.
Photo: Jiang Chaocheng - Save the Children
General Guidance
1 resource
Summarized package of Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) resources to help in orientation and training of IYCF-E technical staff involved in planning and responding to emergencies, at national and international level.
(75.5 KiB)
General Guidance
19 resources
A basic seven session training plan for Infant Feeding in Emergencies heads from evacuation centres.
(57.0 KiB)
Timetable for a one-day training on Infant Feeding in Emergencies for field level workers.
(72.5 KiB)
Brief illustration of how Infant Feeding in Emergencies can be supported in evacuation centres.
(167.5 KiB)
Recognizing and understanding the significance of Infant Feeding in Emergencies, what risks are involved and how support can be provided.
(3.9 MiB)
Familiarization on proper attachment and positioning during breastfeeding, increasing milk flow, maintaining skin-to-skin contact and encouraging mothers.
(2.6 MiB)
Common myths and misconceptions about Infant Feeding in Emergencies explained by providing facts and recommendations.
(163.0 KiB)
Elements of supportive care that can help a mother to breastfeed.
(2.1 MiB)
Additional material about cup feeding, breastmilk expression, artificial feeding, relactation, Kangaroo care and other ways of feeding an infant.
(2.8 MiB)
Summary of points for assessing a good breastfeeding session and techniques that can be applied for improving it.
(161.0 KiB)
A framework with possible questions to ask while assessing a mother/child pair for Infant and Young Child Feeding practices
(623.0 KiB)
How to conduct counselling while applying listening and learning skills and conduct a home visit for follow-up.
(526.0 KiB)
Counselling cards illustrating key messages based on different target groups.
(233.5 KiB)
Key messages on breastfeeding post-emergency.
(134.0 KiB)
A presentation on growth monitoring including how to take different anthropometric measurements.
(3.7 MiB)
A case study for Infant Feeding in Emergencies with related questions.
(17.8 KiB)
The answers to the questions posed in the case study.
(32.9 KiB)
A presentation on examples of Breastmilk Substitute and infant formula donations in emergencies and suggesting ways to deal with such donations.
(3.3 MiB)
An easy reference to information on Infant and Young Child Feeding integration with Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition in the form of hand-outs.
(397.7 KiB)
A crossword on Infant and Young Child Feeding.
(487.2 KiB)
In the Orientation and Training Collection on the Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies Hub you will find further resources to support your work.
Photo: Nadège Mazars - Save the Children
General Guidance
1 resource
Summary of the key elements of supportive supervision.
(80.0 KiB)
General Guidance
8 resources
An example of a supervision checklist for Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies centres.
(55.4 KiB)
An example of supervision checklist for Mother-Baby Areas used by Save the Children in Greece.
(31.5 KiB)
An example of an observation checklist to evaluate how an Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies assessment of a mother should be conducted.
(53.0 KiB)
An example of an observation checklist to evaluate an Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies support group session.
(50.2 KiB)
An example of an observation checklist to evaluate an action-oriented group session.
(51.6 KiB)
An example of a supervision checklist for an Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies mother-baby assessment.
(78.8 KiB)
An Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies program monitoring checklist for non-technical staff.
(69.5 KiB)
A template for the structure of an Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies field report.
(368.5 KiB)
Photo: Jiang Chaocheng - Save the Children
General guidance
1 resource
A set of sample key messages on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) for different target audiences, suggested media spots and examples of relevant IYCF-E tweets.
(517.0 KiB)
Coordination
6 resources
A guideline summarizing how all volunteers and staff can help support Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies.
(53.2 KiB)
A guideline of how the public can support Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies.
(147.4 KiB)
Tips on how to engage with other clusters to coordinate an Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies response.
(62.0 KiB)
An example matrix from an emergency response in the Philippines for Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies specific nutrition interventions integrated with other sectors.
(79.0 KiB)
Example from Greece about Integration with child protection including indicators and key actions.
(46.4 KiB)
A draft of terms of reference for an Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergenciesworking group.
(46.2 KiB)
Joint Statement
4 resources
A template for Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies joint statement.
(69.0 KiB)
Example of the most recent Infant and Young Child Feeding joint statement used in Ukraine
(39.8 KiB)
Example of Infant and Young Child Feeding Emergencies statement used in Haiti.
(99.5 KiB)
Example of an Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies briefing from Pakistan, which highlights key messages with relevant references.
(39.0 KiB)
Media
6 resources
Joint statement from UNICEF and WHO for the media on protecting infants affected by the earthquake in China by encouraging surviving mothers to continue breastfeeding their babies and protecting them from unrequested breastmilk substitutes.
(52.5 KiB)
An example of a press release from the Philippines accounting for the needs of non-breastfed infants.
(36.5 KiB)
An example of a press release from Indonesia related to Breastmilk Substitute donations.
(33.0 KiB)
An example of a press release from Gaza related to Breastmilk Substitute donations.
(35.5 KiB)
The Dos and Don’ts of communication about Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies by Save the Children.
(183.5 KiB)
A two-page brief for the media providing information about Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies and how media can help.
(137.6 KiB)
Communication with Mothers
2 resources
An example leaflet for mothers on how to protect their children by knowing the benefits of appropriate breastfeeding and complementary feeding and knowing the risks of artificial feeding.
(191.0 KiB)
An example leaflet for mothers on how to protect their children by knowing the benefits of appropriate breastfeeding and complementary feeding.
(55.0 KiB)
Communication with Health Workers
6 resources
A leaflet for health workers on how to support caregivers on breastfeeding and complementary feeding in emergencies and how to deal with Breastmilk Substitute donations.
(74.5 KiB)
A concise guideline for health workers on how to support caregivers on breastfeeding and complementary feeding in emergencies.
(287.0 KiB)
The Dos and Don’ts of minimizing artificial feeding in emergencies by ICDC.
(61.0 KiB)
Songs from Haiti on infant feeding and hand washing.
(51.5 KiB)
A sample badge illustrating breastfeeding as a vital emergency response.
(476.8 KiB)
Tips on how to integrate Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies with other clusters through different activities including which indicators to use.
(58.2 KiB)
In the Coordination and Communications Collection on the Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies Hub you will find further resources to support your work.
Suggested citation: Save the Children. Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies Toolkit. 2022.
