Resources for Families and Caregivers

Below you will find resources to help you and your family feed your baby safely during an emergency.

Basics for feeding babies safely in emergencies or anytime safe water is not easily available.

Simple instructions for feeding a baby or young child safely during an emergency, when safe water is not available, or anytime.

Essential tips to help you start wearing your baby for convenience, safety, and baby’s emotional security.

How to get milk out of your breasts/chest without a pump.

Guidelines for storing formula so it keeps its nutritional value and remains safe to feed a baby.

The relative safety (and health benefits) of different ways to feed a baby.

Make your own kit for disinfecting infant and young child feeding items such as bottles, nipples, pump parts, and sippy cups.

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