Discarding breastmilk within one hour after the child finishes feeding

Women should breastfeed their children. Breastfeeding aids in the transmission of the mother’s immunity to her offspring. As a result, the child’s immunity improves, and he or she is less likely to get diarrhea. Sacks and Kinney (2015).

Every year, more than 3 million infants die from environmental causes, according to the WHO. As a result, the environment is one of the leading causes of global death. Contaminated water and a lack of sufficient sanitation are two environmental risk concerns for children (WHO, 2017). Contaminated Water, Food & Lack of Adequate Sanitation

When mothers give their children contaminated water and food, the child will suffer from diarrhea which causes dehydration in infants. It is estimated that diarrhea kills about 1.6 million children every year (WHO, 2017).

Also, it is important for mothers to maintain high standards of hygiene to protect their children’s health. If there is lack of adequate sanitation, contaminants such as bacteria might find its way into the child’s food.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Mothers should always wash their hands with soap and hot water after visiting the bathroom or after changing the baby’s diapers.

The child’s food should be properly cooked.

The government should roll out programs in water and sanitation to address issues critical to the environmental health and well-being of children (WHO, 2017).

Sanitizing bottles and associated equipment.

Washing the toys the baby puts on his/her mouth