1. IYCF Key messages – for discussion
April 29, 2015

2. Based on SC rapid IYCF assessment Donetsk Oblast
CDC/UNICEF rapid IYCF assessment KZD Oblasts
Partners reports during meetings on IYCF issues

3. Breastfeeding
No infant formula, other food or liquid is needed in the first days of life until breast-milk is produced (to caretakers, PHC workers)

4. Breastfeeding
No food or liquid, not even water or tea, is needed during first 6 months of age (to caretakers, PHC workers)

5. Breastfeeding
Do not use bottles and teats as they decrease suckling and as a result mother produces less milk

6. Breastfeeding
Stress or inadequate nutrition of mother does not inhibit milk production. Be confident and continue breastfeeding.

7. Continue breastfeeding up to 2 years and beyond

9. Complementary feeding
Introduce complementary food at 6 month of age (meat, fruit, vegetable purees, thick porridges from 6 months)

10. Complementary feeding
From the age of 1 year child can eat family food in addition to breastmilk