Resources for Organizations
Resources for recovery sites to train staff and information to share with families with young children.
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Steps for Safe Formula Distribution
Steps to follow to help ensure your organization's infant feeding supplies are safe for distribution
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Safe Infant Feeding in Emergencies Video
Basics for feeding babies safely in emergencies or anytime safe water is not easily available.
Pass this information (or video) on to families.
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SAFE Infant Feeding Quick Reference Guide /
Guía de referencia rápida sobre alimentación infantil
Simple instructions for feeding a baby or young child safely during an emergency, when safe water is not available, or anytime.
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Storing Formula Safely
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Guidelines for storing formula so it keeps its nutritional value and remains safe to feed a baby. Most sites will only need the unopened guidelines. Here are guidelines from the state of NC if you wish to review them.
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These are guidelines for storing formula after the container has been opened. Useful for families or shelters.
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Infant Feeding Safety Scale
The relative safety (and health benefits) of different ways to feed a baby.
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DIY Cold Sanitation Kit
Instructions for making kits for disinfecting infant and young child feeding items such as bottles, nipples, pump parts, and sippy cups. Use to create kits for distribution OR give these handouts to families so they can make their own.
Thank you for allowing NCBfC SAFE Team to partner with you in serving the WNC community post Hurricane Helene. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to work alongside you.
Thank you for all the work you have done and continue to do for WNC.