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Feeding the Sick Child older than 6 months of age

Generic C-IYCF Package (2012) (UNICEF | 2011)
Feeding the Sick Child older than 6 months of age

Key Messages

  • Breastfeed more frequently during illness, including diarrhoea, to help your baby fight sickness, reduce weight loss and recover more quickly.
  • Your baby needs more food and liquids while he or she is sick.
  • If your child’s appetite is decreased, encourage him or her to eat small frequent meals.
  • Offer the baby simple foods like porridge and avoid spicy or fatty foods. Even if the child has diarrhoea, it is better for him or her to keep eating.
  • After your baby has recovered, actively encourage him or her to eat one additional meal of solid food each day during the following two weeks. This will help your child regain the weight he or she has lost.
  • When you are sick, you can continue to breastfeed your baby. You may need extra food and support during this time. When you are sick, you will also need plenty of liquids.

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