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If you would like more information on topics related to feeding your baby or toddler, here are some
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CDC’s Infant and Toddler Nutrition microsite syndication
CDC o ers a free Web Content Syndication service that gives public health partners the opportunity
to syndicate CDC content directly to their sites without having to monitor or copy updates. To search
the CDC infant and toddler nutrition website available for syndication as well as other resources you
can share, visit the CDC Public Health Media Library and browse or search for “infant and toddler
nutrition”. Learn more about content syndication and how to add CDC syndicated content on your
site.
CDC’s Child and Teen Resources
This collection of resources provides parents and caregivers, health care providers, and partners with
tools and information to help children and teens maintain a healthy weight and prevent obesity.
CDC’s Child Development Positive Parenting Tips (Infants)
This CDC website provides information about infants’ development, as well as tips for positive
parenting and promoting the safety and health of infants.
CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early.
This website includes tools to track children’s milestones and resources about children’s
development.
CDC’s Parent Information
This CDC website provides resources and information on pregnancy, infants and toddlers, children,
and teens. Learn how to handle common parenting challenges through interactive activities, videos,
and more. Healthcare professionals and researchers can also nd information on children’s health
and safety.
CDC’s Division of Oral Health
Tooth decay (cavities) is one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood in the United States.
Untreated tooth decay can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking,
playing, and learning. CDC’s Division of Oral Health provides information on what parents and
caregivers can do to ensure good oral health for your child.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020–2025 [PDF-30.6MB]
These guidelines provide science-based advice for Americans on what to eat and drink to promote
health, reduce chronic disease, and meet nutrient needs. The 2020–2025 edition provides
recommendations for all life stages, including infants and toddlers.
Feeding Guidelines for Infants and Young Toddlers: A Responsive Parenting Approach
This report presents recommendations for promoting healthy nutrition and feeding patterns for
infants and toddlers from birth to 24 months, with an emphasis on dietary quality, portion sizes, and
mealtime environment.
Healthy Children
This website was developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics for parents. It features thousands
of articles in English and Spanish on children’s health and safety, as well as interactive tools.
United States Department of Agriculture Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants,
and Children (WIC)
The WIC Program provides support to low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women,
babies, and children up to age 5. WIC provides nutritious foods, information on healthy eating,
breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals to health care.
United States Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP provides bene ts to low-income individuals and families and provides economic bene ts to
communities.
Feeding and Beverage Recommendations
Healthy Eating Research, a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, o ers science-
based recommendations for parents and caregivers. Tips are available for feeding children from birth
through 24 months and beverages for children from birth through 5 years . Tips for older
children are also available.
Breastfeeding
CDC’s Breastfeeding Information
CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) is committed to increasing
breastfeeding rates throughout the United States. CDC provides information for public health
professionals and others to help support breastfeeding mothers, such as managing breastfeeding
during various maternal and infant illnesses and conditions, any precautions for vaccines during
breastfeeding, and recommendations for proper storage and handling of expressed human milk.
International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA)
ILCA is the member association for professionals who care for breastfeeding families. ILCA’s “Find a
Lactation Consultant Directory” can help you nd a lactation consultant to get the breastfeeding
support you need.
United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA)
USLCA is a professional association for International Board Certi ed Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs)
and other health care professionals who care for breastfeeding families. USLCA’s “Find an IBCLC” can
help you nd a lactation consultant to get the breastfeeding support you need.
WIC, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children—Breastfeeding
Support
The United States Department of Agriculture Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,
Infants, and Children (WIC) Breastfeeding Support website includes resources for expectant and
current mothers about breastfeeding, overcoming common challenges, and thriving to make
breastfeeding work for their families.
La Leche League USA
La Leche League USA helps mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support,
encouragement, information, and education and promotes a better understanding of breastfeeding
as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.
O ce on Women’s Health
The O ce on Women’s Health’s vision is for all women and girls to achieve the best possible health
outcomes. They provide information on breastfeeding to help women make infant feeding decisions
and to guide mothers through the breastfeeding process.
Infant Formula
Questions & Answers for Consumers Concerning Infant Formula
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration regulates infant formula and has a list of questions and answers
about infant formula.
Food Safety
Food Safety Concerns for Children Under Five
Food safety is particularly important for young children. Foodsafety.gov provides information on
safely preparing food for your child.
Meal Time
Fruits & Veggies—Have a Plant Movement
A resource designed to help spread the word about the health bene ts of adding more fruits and
veggies to your diet.
USDA MyPlate Kitchen
This online tool features a large collection of recipes and resources to support building healthy and
budget-friendly meals. Site features include:
Extensive search lters on cuisine, cooking equipment, nutrition content, and more.
Detailed nutrition information.
Cookbooks to browse and download or build your own.
Recipe star ratings, review comments, and sharing on social networks.
Video Series on How to Introduce Solid Foods
1,000 Days has developed helpful videos about introducing solid foods to your baby. Topics include:
Is your baby ready to start eating foods?
What is a good rst food for your baby?
What to expect when introducing rst foods
How much should I feed my baby?
How to win at mealtime
What foods should my baby avoid?
What should your baby eat in the rst year?
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin and Mineral Fact Sheets
The National Institutes of Health’s O ce of Dietary Supplements has fact sheets for consumers and
health professionals about vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements.
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If you would like more information on topics related to feeding your baby or toddler, here are some
resources:
General
CDC’s Infant and Toddler Nutrition microsite syndication
CDC o ers a free Web Content Syndication service that gives public health partners the opportunity
to syndicate CDC content directly to their sites without having to monitor or copy updates. To search
the CDC infant and toddler nutrition website available for syndication as well as other resources you
can share, visit the CDC Public Health Media Library and browse or search for “infant and toddler
nutrition”. Learn more about content syndication and how to add CDC syndicated content on your
site.
CDC’s Child and Teen Resources
This collection of resources provides parents and caregivers, health care providers, and partners with
tools and information to help children and teens maintain a healthy weight and prevent obesity.
CDC’s Child Development Positive Parenting Tips (Infants)
This CDC website provides information about infants’ development, as well as tips for positive
parenting and promoting the safety and health of infants.
CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early.
This website includes tools to track children’s milestones and resources about children’s
development.
CDC’s Parent Information
This CDC website provides resources and information on pregnancy, infants and toddlers, children,
and teens. Learn how to handle common parenting challenges through interactive activities, videos,
and more. Healthcare professionals and researchers can also nd information on children’s health
and safety.
CDC’s Division of Oral Health
Tooth decay (cavities) is one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood in the United States.
Untreated tooth decay can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking,
playing, and learning. CDC’s Division of Oral Health provides information on what parents and
caregivers can do to ensure good oral health for your child.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020–2025 [PDF-30.6MB]
These guidelines provide science-based advice for Americans on what to eat and drink to promote
health, reduce chronic disease, and meet nutrient needs. The 2020–2025 edition provides
recommendations for all life stages, including infants and toddlers.
Feeding Guidelines for Infants and Young Toddlers: A Responsive Parenting Approach
This report presents recommendations for promoting healthy nutrition and feeding patterns for
infants and toddlers from birth to 24 months, with an emphasis on dietary quality, portion sizes, and
mealtime environment.
Healthy Children
This website was developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics for parents. It features thousands
of articles in English and Spanish on children’s health and safety, as well as interactive tools.
United States Department of Agriculture Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants,
and Children (WIC)
The WIC Program provides support to low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women,
babies, and children up to age 5. WIC provides nutritious foods, information on healthy eating,
breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals to health care.
United States Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP provides bene ts to low-income individuals and families and provides economic bene ts to
communities.
Feeding and Beverage Recommendations
Healthy Eating Research, a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, o ers science-
based recommendations for parents and caregivers. Tips are available for feeding children from birth
through 24 months and beverages for children from birth through 5 years . Tips for older
children are also available.
Breastfeeding
CDC’s Breastfeeding Information
CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) is committed to increasing
breastfeeding rates throughout the United States. CDC provides information for public health
professionals and others to help support breastfeeding mothers, such as managing breastfeeding
during various maternal and infant illnesses and conditions, any precautions for vaccines during
breastfeeding, and recommendations for proper storage and handling of expressed human milk.
International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA)
ILCA is the member association for professionals who care for breastfeeding families. ILCA’s “Find a
Lactation Consultant Directory” can help you nd a lactation consultant to get the breastfeeding
support you need.
United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA)
USLCA is a professional association for International Board Certi ed Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs)
and other health care professionals who care for breastfeeding families. USLCA’s “Find an IBCLC” can
help you nd a lactation consultant to get the breastfeeding support you need.
WIC, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children—Breastfeeding
Support
The United States Department of Agriculture Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,
Infants, and Children (WIC) Breastfeeding Support website includes resources for expectant and
current mothers about breastfeeding, overcoming common challenges, and thriving to make
breastfeeding work for their families.
La Leche League USA
La Leche League USA helps mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support,
encouragement, information, and education and promotes a better understanding of breastfeeding
as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.
O ce on Women’s Health
The O ce on Women’s Health’s vision is for all women and girls to achieve the best possible health
outcomes. They provide information on breastfeeding to help women make infant feeding decisions
and to guide mothers through the breastfeeding process.
Infant Formula
Questions & Answers for Consumers Concerning Infant Formula
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration regulates infant formula and has a list of questions and answers
about infant formula.
Food Safety
Food Safety Concerns for Children Under Five
Food safety is particularly important for young children. Foodsafety.gov provides information on
safely preparing food for your child.
Meal Time
Fruits & Veggies—Have a Plant Movement
A resource designed to help spread the word about the health bene ts of adding more fruits and
veggies to your diet.
USDA MyPlate Kitchen
This online tool features a large collection of recipes and resources to support building healthy and
budget-friendly meals. Site features include:
Extensive search lters on cuisine, cooking equipment, nutrition content, and more.
Detailed nutrition information.
Cookbooks to browse and download or build your own.
Recipe star ratings, review comments, and sharing on social networks.
Video Series on How to Introduce Solid Foods
1,000 Days has developed helpful videos about introducing solid foods to your baby. Topics include:
Is your baby ready to start eating foods?
What is a good rst food for your baby?
What to expect when introducing rst foods
How much should I feed my baby?
How to win at mealtime
What foods should my baby avoid?
What should your baby eat in the rst year?
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin and Mineral Fact Sheets
The National Institutes of Health’s O ce of Dietary Supplements has fact sheets for consumers and
health professionals about vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements.
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Nutrition
About Nutrition
Data & Statistics
Healthy Food
Environments
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(FSG)
FSG Implementation
Toolkit
Micronutrients
Guidelines &
Recommendations
Resources Library
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Nutrition
Physical Activity
Overweight & Obesity
Healthy Weight,
Nutrition, and Physical
Activity
Breastfeeding
Micronutrients
State and Local
Programs
Related Links
Food Safety
Healthy Schools –
Promoting Healthy
Behaviors
BAM! Body and Mind
Resources for Teachers
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