How to Clean Infant Feeding Items During Emergencies

• 2023

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The CDC article provides guidance on cleaning feeding items during emergencies like natural disasters. It emphasizes using clean, potable water and soap or a dishwasher to wash bottles, nipples, and breast pumps. Boiling water or using sterilizing tablets can be alternative methods. Recommendations include air-drying items on a clean surface, avoiding sharing feeding items, and storing them in a clean, dry place. Special attention is given to disinfecting surfaces that come into contact with infant feeding items. The article stresses the importance of maintaining hygiene and proper sanitation practices to protect infants' health during emergencies.

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Hazard: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Families & Children; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Infant Food; Natural Disasters; Infant Formula

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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