What Breastfeeding and Complementary Feeding Resources Does BPNI Offer?

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BPNI (Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India) offers a parent-facing guide titled Breastfeeding and Complementary Feeding: A Guide for the Parents, available in eight languages and priced at Rs. 50, with an online ordering option. It also hosts COVID-19 and breastfeeding resources, plus separate ante-natal preparation modules for feeding babies. The guide is the main practical takeaway for parents; the modules and hospital initiative are aimed more at health workers and facilities.

The parent guide: what it covers and how to get it

The guide is described as covering breastfeeding and complementary feeding for parents. According to the site listing, it is available in:

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Telugu
  • Kannada
  • Assamese
  • Gujarati
  • Oriya
  • Punjabi

The listed price is Rs. 50 only, and the page provides an ORDER NOW entry point. The site does not state shipping details, bulk pricing, or whether a digital version is included, so treat those as unconfirmed until you check the order page.

Who this is for

  • Parents or caregivers who want one guide covering both breastfeeding and the transition to complementary foods.
  • Families who need the material in a regional language rather than English.
  • Anyone looking for a low-cost printed reference rather than a free download — the site shows a price, not a free PDF.

Other feeding-related resources on the site

Beyond the parent guide, the "What's New" section lists:

  • BPNI's Ante-natal Preparation Modules for Feeding Babies — aimed at preparing families before birth; the site presents these as modules rather than a single parent booklet.
  • COVID-19 and Breastfeeding Resources — a separate resource grouping for breastfeeding questions during the pandemic period.
  • "Breastfeeding Friendly Hospital" Initiative (BFHI) India for Private Hospitals — a facility-level initiative, relevant to hospitals rather than individual parents.

How to decide what to use

If you are… Start with
A parent wanting one practical guide Breastfeeding and Complementary Feeding: A Guide for the Parents (Rs. 50, choose your language)
Preparing before delivery BPNI's Ante-natal Preparation Modules for Feeding Babies
Looking for COVID-19-specific guidance COVID-19 and Breastfeeding Resources
A private hospital Breastfeeding Friendly Hospital (BFHI) India initiative

Practical notes before ordering

  • Confirm the language you need is in stock on the order page; the site lists eight options but does not show availability per language.
  • The Rs. 50 figure is the only price shown for the guide. No payment platforms or delivery terms are listed in the available page content, so check the order flow for those details.
  • If you want free material, the site does not indicate the guide is free — the price is stated explicitly.

For background on the organisation itself, BPNI was founded on 3 December 1991 in Wardha, Maharashtra, as a national network of organisations and individuals working on mother and child health through the protection, promotion, and support of breastfeeding.