Malawi Nutrition Packs (£25)
£25.00
A Mother & Baby Nutrition Pack for a pregnant women or new mother who cannot afford essential items for their children contains
- baby milk,
- baby soap, baby shampoo, baby oil, baby lotion,
- nappies, baby wipes,
- feeder bottles,
- maternity pads, a baby towel, and a baby sleeping bag —helping mothers care for their babies with greater safety, hygiene, and dignity.
Across Malawi, many families are struggling to give babies a healthy start—especially during pregnancy and the first two years of life, when nutrition and hygiene have the biggest impact on growth and survival.
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Child undernutrition remains high: In the Malawi DHS 2024, 38% of children under five are stunted (chronic undernutrition), 10% are underweight, and 2% are wasted (acute malnutrition).
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Early feeding challenges persist: The same survey reports 60.1% of babies under 6 months are exclusively breastfed, and only 24% of children aged 6–23 months meet the minimum dietary diversity standard—meaning many young children aren’t getting enough variety of nutrient-rich foods.
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Many babies are born too small: Malawi’s 2019–20 MICS estimates that 13.9% of babies (among those weighed at birth) were low birth weight (under 2,500g). Low birth weight is closely linked to maternal nutrition and newborn vulnerability.
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Maternal anaemia is a major issue: The Global Nutrition Report reports 31.4% of women aged 15–49 in Malawi are affected by anaemia, which increases health risks during pregnancy and can contribute to poor birth outcomes.
