This report discusses the findings and recommendations from a study conducted to identify existing practices, barriers, and facilitating factors related to optimal infant and young child feeding in Burkina Faso.

Alive & Thrive explores academic literature on fathers’ involvement in child feeding.

Describes the methodology and findings of a study designed to better understand the factors contributing to suboptimal IYCF practices and stunting in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region.

Provides information in a question and answer format to equip health workers in Ethiopia to counsel and support families so that they can adopt good feeding practices.

Complements earlier formative research through an assessment of communication channels, available resources, and training needs of health extension workers and volunteers.

This handout encourages families to take action and use a checklist to monitor their personal progress in adopting the 7 excellent feeding actions.