Nourishing Resilience # 4
Mitigating Risks in Families with Children Under 3
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In this session, we discuss ways to support both breastfeeding and formula feeding families directly and how to mitigate the risks of community milk sharing. Our presenters are none other than Brandi Harrison and Jayne Carpenter – the IBCLCs who started the infant feeding response in western NC, and without whom the SAFE Team would not exist, let alone be hosting this training series.
Topics with time stamps:
- 0:00 – Introduction
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- 00:00 – Homework
- 00:00 – Q&A
Session 4 – Homework Summary
- Review Handouts
- Start or continue a Resource List.
- Research Donor Human Milk options in your community.
- Field / Community Experience – volunteer on-site for 1-2 hours if possible.
If you have already done this, we encourage you to go out for another session. - Complete the evaluation for this session
- Suggested donation of $5 per session (Optional, recommended)
Handouts, Links & Resources
Handout List
- Human Milk Storage Guidelines
(Page 10 of Quick Reference Guide* & CDC link) - Preparation of Powdered Infant Formula
(Page 8 of Quick Reference Guide* + CDC & WHO links) - Storing Formula Safely*
(Page 11 of Quick Reference Guide and full-page handouts) - Milk Sharing Safety Guidelines from Eats on Feets
- Informal (Peer-to-Peer) Human Milk Sharing Information from Perinatal Services BC (Canada)
- Crisis Feeding Support – Infant Regulation & Baby Carrying from Feeding in Motion
- Baby Carrying Resources
Human Milk Storage Guidelines
(Page 10 of Quick Reference Guide* & CDC link)
https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/emergencies-infant-feeding/downloads/pages/Rapid-Needs-Assessment-Intake-Form-IYCF-E-508.pdf
Safe preparation, storage and handling of powdered infant formula: guidelines – WHO
Booklet discussing both bulk preparation in healthcare settings and individual preparation in homes. Instructions cover how to reduce risk of infection by heating water used to mix formula.
https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241595414
Safe Formula Storage Guidelines
Guidelines for storing formula so it keeps its nutritional value and remains safe to feed a baby.
Storing Factory Sealed (Unopened) Infant Formula
https://safeinfantfeeding.org/app/uploads/2025/12/Storing-Formula-Unopened.png.pdf
Storing Opened Infant Formula
Helpful for families and shelters.
https://safeinfantfeeding.org/app/uploads/2025/12/Storing-Formula-Opened.png.pdf
Milk Sharing Safety Guidelines – Eats on Feets 4 Pillars
On this page, the Eats on Feets group explains what they consider the 4 pillars of safe informed sharing of human milk.
https://www.eatsonfeetsresources.org/the-four-pillars-of-safe-milk-sharing/
Informal (Peer-to-Peer) Human Milk Sharing Information from Perinatal Services BC (Canada)
A handout discussing risks of milk sharing and some ways to mitigate those risks.
https://sph.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/112/2022/05/InformalMilkSharing_FamilyInfo.pdf
Crisis Feeding Support – Infant Regulation & Baby Carrying
This short guide explains why emergencies can disrupt infant feeding beyond milk supply, the benefits of baby carrying, and ways for caregivers to help settle babies before they eat. https://safeinfantfeeding.org/app/uploads/2025/12/Regulation_for_Infant_Feeding_in_Crisis-Feeding_in_Motion.pdf
SAFE Infant Feeding Quick Reference Guide
This is the final version of the handout booklet we distributed in western NC after Helene. Includes instructions for:
Cleaning Feeding Items / Limpieza de Artículos de Alimentación Infantil
Sanitizing Feeding Items / Desinfección de los Artículos de Alimentación Infantil
Cup Feeding Infants / Alimentación con Vaso
Hand Expression / La extracción de leche con las manos
Powdered Formula Preparation / Fórmula Infantil Comercial en Polvo
Supporting Chestfeeding/Breastfeeding in Stressful Situations / Apoyo a la lactancia en situaciones estresantes
Human Milk Storage Guidelines / Guía para almacenar la leche humana
Formula Storage Guidelines / Guía para almacenar formula infantil
This booklet may be used in emergency response situations as-is, or co-branded with your organization contact information.
SAFE Infant Feeding Quick Reference Guide
Baby Carrying Resources
A summary of essential tips for baby carrying, and resources to help you learn more.
https://safeinfantfeeding.org/app/uploads/2025/12/Baby-Carrying-Resources.pdf
Infant Feeding Safety Scale (aka Hierarchy of Feeding)
The relative safety of different ways to feed a baby. Use to help educate caregivers. (Spanish and English in same pdf)
https://safeinfantfeeding.org/app/uploads/2025/11/Infant-feeding-Safety-Scale.pdf
VOAD Directory
Use this directory to find your state or territory VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters), then search their list for groups active in your area: https://www.nvoad.org/state-territory-voad/
Please Support Our Efforts
If you find this training helpful, please support our efforts with a financial donation. Click below and select “SAFE Team” to earmark for IYCF-E education and disaster response support.
Thanks to our Sponsors
We express our gratitude to our sponsors that made this training possible:
Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation
The Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation is a private family foundation dedicated to supporting charitable organizations that align with its mission of giving back.
Grants are made only as a result of the Foundation’s own initiative.
Baby Bjorn
BabyBjörn was founded in 1961 with a mission to make everyday life easier and more enjoyable for parents with babies. Still family-owned, that mission extends to this day through their support of the community and products that go beyond quality and safety standards. To get in touch with BabyBjörn for support on baby carriers, to join their community of experts, or if need arises in your community for emergency baby gear supplies, please reach out to care@babybjorn.com.
In memory of Elsie Perry
Elsie Perry was a founding mother of La Leche League Boston in the 1960’s. Donation of support made by her daughters.
Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities
Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities provides technical assistance to breastfeeding coalitions and health departments across the US, including Breastfeed Durham, Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities of Asheville, and the North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition. Our newest project, the SAFE Team, revealed national gaps in infant and young child feeding during emergencies. Our core mission of systems change uses the Ten Steps to a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community to train and educate non-lactating community members to better welcome families, normalize breastfeeding, and prepare for safe infant feeding in emergencies. Together, we build environments where every family can thrive.
Confident Pregnancy (DBA Melinda Delisle Innovations)
We help people be healthier, feel more confident, and find their inner strength so we can show up as our best selves. Learn tips and insights foundations for staying calmer and more resilient under stress at MelindaDelisle.substack.com/ or see pregnancy-specific services at ConfidentPregnancy.com
Birthstone Center for Appalachian Perinatal Resilience
The Birthstone Center for Appalachian Perinatal Resilience strengthens perinatal health in Western North Carolina by centering families, uplifting birthworkers, and advancing equitable access to lactation, doula, and maternal mental health support—building resilience in mountain communities before, during, and after birth. Starting as a small private practice, Birthstone has grown into a regional nonprofit that creates innovative solutions to providing a village for Mountain Families.
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