[In this very detailed report on relief requirements for Indonesia, the UNICEF policy for infant feeding is clearly stated.
Janice Reynolds]

Indonesia: Earthquake and Mt. Merapi Volcano OCHA Situation Report No. 12

http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/KKEE-6QKP5U?OpenDocument

Food: 

40. There is currently a lack of appropriate food for infants, young children and their mothers. There have been many requests for milk formula. UNICEF advocated against supply of infant formula or baby milk at meetings of donors and partner agencies in Jakarta and Yogyakarta. 

41. UNICEF shares the policy on infant feeding in emergencies: 
- Breastfeeding becomes even more important during emergencies. 
- Breast milk substitutes increase the risk of diarrhoeal disease, malnutrition and infant death. 
- If breast milk substitutes are distributed, their distribution and use should be monitored by trained staff, according to the principles as stated in the guidelines.

(that's the entire reference for infant feeding in the report).

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