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In nearly all contexts, breastfeeding is the most beneficial form of infant feeding for both mother and baby.
Why promote breastfeeding in emergencies?
Infant feeding is an important issue in emergencies because:
- Nutrition is closely linked to an infant's health and survival in the short and long-term.
- A child's early nutrition will affect his/her later growth, health and mental development.
- Infant feeding practice offers the first bonding between mother and baby.
To read more about breastfeeding promotion in emergencies, download the full chapter from the Behaviour Change in Emergencies Toolkit below.
