Videos and information for recovery sites to train staff and share with families about safely feeding infants & young children in an emergency situation.
Just-in-Time Infant & Young Child Feeding Training for Sites
(coming soon)
A 2-3 minute video covering the essentials of distributing supplies to families with infants and/or young children to support safe feeding during emergencies.
SAFE Team Online Training – Nourishing Resilience: SAFE Infant Feeding in Crisis
This free online SAFE Training program equips participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to support safe Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies. The 90-minute training sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from September, 2025, to July, 2026.
Safely Distributing Infant Feeding Supplies
Steps to follow to help ensure your organization’s infant feeding supplies are safe for distribution.
Printable on legal size (8.5×14) paper.
Safe Infant Feeding in Emergencies Video
Basics for feeding babies safely in emergencies or anytime safe water is not easily available.
SAFE Infant Feeding Quick Reference Guide / Guía de referencia rápida sobre alimentación infantil
Simple instructions for feeding a baby or young child safely during an emergency, when safe water is not available, or anytime.
Storing Formula Safely – Open Container & Unopened Container
Guidelines for storing formula so it keeps its nutritional value and remains safe to feed a baby.
Storing Factory Sealed (Unopened) Infant Formula
NC DHHS Infant Feeding in Emergency guidelines from the state of North Carolina: English Spanish
Storing Opened Formula Containers – helpful for families and shelters.
Infant Feeding Safety Scale
The relative safety of different ways to feed a baby. Use to help educate caregivers.
Infant Feeding Safety Scale PDF
DIY Cold Sanitation Kit / Prepare su propio kit de higiene para una alimentación segura para los bebés
Make your own kit for disinfecting infant and young child feeding items such as bottles, nipples, pump parts, and sippy cups.
English prints as 1/2 page standard letter paper.
Spanish prints as 1/2 page LEGAL size paper.