The Breast Milk Substitutes (Regulation and Control) (General) Regulations

33. Demonstration for use of a pre-packaged complementary food product

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

33. Demonstration for use of a pre-packaged complementary food product

The method used by a health worker during demonstrations for use of complementary food product shall be either one-on-one or in a group and shall contain the following information—

(a)the benefits and superiority of breastfeeding;

(b)the value of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months followed by sustained breastfeeding for up to two years or beyond;

(c)the proper preparation and use of the product;

(d)that use of cup or spoon feeding is safer than bottle or spout feeding;

(e)the importance of feeding infants with an open cup and spoon; and

(f)how complementary food can easily be prepared at home using local ingredients.

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Source: Kenya Law