water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)

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COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE MALNUTRITION (CMAM)
COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT
OF ACUTE MALNUTRITION
(CMAM)
COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT
OF ACUTE MALNUTRITION
(CMAM)
MODULE FOR WASH

2. Maintain & sustain Hygienic Preparation of
Feeds & Environment
Requirements for clean and safe feeding
• A baby who is not breastfed is at increased risk of illness for two reasons:
• Replacement feeds may be contaminated with organisms that can cause
infection.
• The baby lacks the protection provided by the breast milk.
• Clean and safe storage and preparation of formula can help to reduce risk.
• The main points to remember for clean and safe preparation of feeds are:
• Clean hands.
• Clean utensils.
• Safe water and food.
• Safe storage.
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3. • After using toilet
• After cleaning
baby’s bottom
• Before preparing
or serving food
• Before feeding
children or eating
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CLEAN HANDS

4. • Clean surface: table, mat
or cloth;
• Wash utensils
immediately after use;
• Keep clean utensils
covered;
• Use clean utensils for
baby.
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CLEAN
UTENSILS

5. • Treat water for drinking
and baby’s feeds;
• Keep water in clean
covered container;
• Safely store milk before
use;
• Give freshly prepared
complementary foods
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SAFE WATER AND
FOOD

6. • 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.
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SAFE
STORAGE

7. Boiled
water
Clean
utensil
Spoon for stirring
Cup for feeding
Milk powder
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For the Caregiver correctly
measured ingredients