Session 1 Intro To Iycf

AN INTRODUCTION TO INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD FEEDING

OBJECTIVES:


After completing this session participants will be able to:

1.

Describe the Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding

2.

List the operational targets of the Global Strategy

3.

State the current recommendations for feeding children from 0-24 months of age

The Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding


Developed by WHO and UNICEF to revitalize world attention on the impact that feeding practices have on infants and young children




Malnutrition has been responsible, directly or indirectly, for 60% of the 10.9 million deaths annually among children <5 years




Over two-thirds of these deaths occur in the first year of life

Policy Initiatives


International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes (1981)




Innocenti Declaration (1990)




Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative (1991)




Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding

Exclusive Breastfeeding


Breastfeeding provides ideal food for the healthy growth and development of infants




Infants should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life

Question

What does the term “exclusive breastfeeding” mean?

Definition of Exclusive Breastfeeding


Exclusive breastfeeding means giving a baby only breast milk, and no other liquids or solids, not even water. Drops or syrups consisting of vitamins, mineral supplements or medicines are permitted.


Virtually

all mothers can breastfeed exclusively provided they have accurate information, and support within their families and communities.




They should have access to skilled practical help from people trained in breastfeeding counseling who can help build their confidence, improve feeding technique and prevent or resolve breastfeeding difficulties.

Complementary Feeds:


After six months all babies require other foods to complement breast milk-we call these complementary foods.




When complementary feeds are introduced, breastfeeding should continue for up to two years of age or beyond.

Complementary Feeds:


Infants are particularly vulnerable during the transition period when complementary feeding begins. Ensuring that their nutritional needs are met requires that complementary foods be:

Complementary feeds are


Timely- they are introduced when the need for energy and nutrients exceeds what can be provided through exclusive and frequent breastfeeding




Adequate- they provide sufficient energy, protein and micronutrients to meet a growing child’s nutritional needs




Safe- hygienically stored and prepared and fed with clean hands using clean utensils and not bottles and teats




Properly fed- they are given in response to a child’s signals of hunger and that meal frequency and feeding methods are suitable for the child’s age

Feeding in exceptionally difficult circumstances


Emergency situations




Malnourished children




Low birth weight babies




Infants of HIV infected mothers

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