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MedlinePlus: Infant and Toddler Nutrition
DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Latest news on infant and toddler nutrition and provides age specific information on feeding children for the first two years.

Breastfeeding - Best for Baby. Best for Mom.
DHHS. OWH. National Women's Health Information Center.
Provides breastfeeding information to help mothers learn about the effects of breastfeeding on a child's health.

Feeding Baby With Breast Milk or Formula (PDF|330 KB)
DHHS. Food and Drug Administration.
Offers tips and information about feeding your baby. Offers tips and information about feeding your baby. Also available in Spanish.

Feeding Infants and Toddlers Under Two Years
American Dietetic Association.
Provides guidance for parents on choosing appropriate amounts and types of foods to feed their infants and toddlers.

Feeding Your 1- to 2-Year-Old
Nemours Foundation. KidsHealth.
Discusses some key issues such as iron intake, foods to avoid and how much children should eat.

Starting Solids: Nutrition Guide for Infants and Children 6 to 18 Months of Age
International Food Information Council Foundation
Describes healthy feeding practices for babies and toddlers including when and how to introduce solid foods, and which foods to avoid. Also includes how to handle infant choking. Also available in PDF |1.4 MB, and in Spanish.

Toddler Nutrition and Health Resource List (PDF|139)
USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
A collection of resources on toddler nutrition and health issues, including food allergies, picky eaters, oral health, and physical activity.

Choking and Kids: Prevention Is the Key
International Food Information Council.
Information for parents and child care providers on keeping mealtime and the house safe. Also in PDF |82 KB.

What Everyone Feeding A Baby Should Know
University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension.
Provides guidance on food preparation and nutrition for infants.

KidsNutrition.org
USDA. ARS. Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine
For dozens of topics on child nutrition and feeding, this site provides tips and answers to questions. Includes both consumer level and technical/professional information.

SuperKids Nutrition
SuperKids Nutrition, Inc.
Provides nutrition tips and tools for children, including infants and toddlers, and families.

Food Allergies in Infants and Children
University of Maryland Medical Center.
Information on food allergies in infants and children and how to recognize the symptoms.

Life Threatening Food Allergies in School and Child Care Settings (PDF|147 KB)
British Columbia Ministry of Children and Families.
Provides practical information to help parents work with care providers, staff, and children regarding life-threatening food allergies. Includes sample letters to school officials and safe lunch ideas.

Last Modified: Oct 1, 2009


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