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 22/1

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

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

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 22/4

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 22/5

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

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