Hygienic preparation of feeds

1. 22/1 Hygienic preparation of feeds • After completing this session participants will be able to: • explain the requirements for clean and safe feeding of young children • demonstrate how to prepare a cup hygienically for feeding

2. 22/2 Clean hands • After using toilet • After cleaning baby’s bottom • Before preparing or serving food • Before feeding children or eating

3. 22/3 Clean utensils • Clean surface • (table, mat or cloth) • Wash utensils immediately after use • Keep clean utensils covered • Use clean utensils for baby

4. 22/4 Safe water and food • Treat water for drinking and baby’s feeds • Keep water in clean covered container • Boil milk before use • Give freshly prepared complementary foods

5. 22/5 Safe storage • Keep foods in tightly covered containers • Store foods dry if possible (e.g. milk powder, sugar) • Use milk within one day if refrigerated • Use prepared feeds within one hour

6. Difficult to clean and sterilize Less adult attention May cause illness 22/6 Disadvantages of feeding bottles

7. Correctly measured ingredients Milk powder Boiled water Cup for feeding Clean utensils Spoon for stirring 22/7 For the caregiver