Presentation Information

Infant and young child feeding in emergencies: Background, best practice, and what you can do

• Speaker: Karleen Gribble , BRurSc(Hons), PhD
• Presentation Type:
• Duration: 75 Mins
• Credits: 1.25 CERP, 1.25 Nursing CEU, 1.25 CME, 0.1 Midwifery CEU, 1.25 Dietetic CEU

Abstract:

In any emergency infants and young children are vulnerable. Providing appropriate aid is vital to ensure that children have the best chance of surviving. This presentation will describe why infants and young children are vulnerable in emergencies. It will outline how aid can undermine the health of infants and young children and how aid can support the well-being of infants and young children. Detail on instruments to support appropriate infant and young child feeding in emergencies will be provided. Participants will be provided with information to assist them in advocating for appropriate infant and young child feeding in emergencies in their context. Participants will be encouraged to share their experiences of the practice and advocacy in the area of infant feeding in emergencies.