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May 24, 2026Maternal and Child NutritionOpen Access

Addressing the Impacts of Water Insecurity on Infant Feeding: Policy Solutions for the US

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CWCristina WatkinsCTCecília Tomori

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Overview

Policy analysis suggests strategies to enhance water security and improve infant health in vulnerable populations.

Key Points

  • This analysis explores policy solutions to enhance water security for infants, particularly those reliant on formula, amid rising climate challenges.
  • Utilized CDC's Policy Analytical Framework and Commonwealth Fund's Racial Equity and Policy (REAP) Framework to analyze federal policy
  • Identified vulnerabilities of formula-reliant infants regarding water access and safety
  • Reviewed policies related to safe water, climate change, and breastfeeding support
  • Identified key policy solutions for improving water security linked to WIC programs
  • Proposed data collection and funding strategies to enhance safe infant feeding
  • Recommended incorporation of WIC into disaster planning to strengthen responses to water insecurity

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Watkins et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a12959d48a0ea1665671bcdhttps://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.70205
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