Background information for communications experts on infant & young child feeding in emergencies

This briefing note complements the brief guide “How to Write and Talk About Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies”.  It provides background information for communication specialists and experts to help them write about infant and young child feeding in emergencies more effectively. It highlights how media communications impact infant feeding and young child feeding in emergencies (IYCF-E), outlines the recommendations for feeding children under 2 years of age in emergencies and common disaster myths that undermine the survival of infants in emergencies. It also highlights a section on what key messages the media should be encouraged to focus on to support the wellbeing of infants and young children in emergencies.