Abstract

It is known that there are still many toddlers in Kare Village who are indicated as stunting. To perform anthropometry of toddlers and provide counseling to mothers of toddlers about stunting. Target selection refers to data obtained from the Kare Health Center based on the measurement results at the posyandu in February 2022. The Kare 3 KKN team sorted the data based on the closest working area, namely Teratai 7 Posyandu so that 4 toddlers were indicated to be stunting. The Community Service Team carried out anthropometry to toddlers in the form of measuring height and weight, as well as counseling to mothers of toddlers by door to door using a poster entitled "Fight Stunting with Professionalism" and the handbook "Kupas Hati". The activity began with the simultaneous departure of the team to the toddler's house with the assistance of cadres. Counseling begins with taking measurements on toddlers. The activity continued with an explanation of the poster containing the definition, prevalence, causes, and prevention of stunting as well as the provision of a handbook containing food recipes for toddlers. The activity ended with a group photo and the distribution of a goodie bag containing biscuits, milk, and bread. Mothers of toddlers have a good response and can follow the material presented. Mothers of toddlers are expected to be able to apply it to their daily lives by paying attention to parenting, nutrition, and hygiene for toddlers.

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