Pediatric Nutrition Topics

Infant & Toddler Dietary Guidelines

Good nutrition plays a critical role in the optimal development of infants and toddlers and it is imperative that all healthcare professionals support parents and caregivers in their efforts to incorporate healthy dietary patterns from birth. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans provide advice on what to eat and drink to meet nutrient…

Dietary Guidelines Importance of Iron Vitamin D

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Breaking the Silence on Pediatric Feeding Disorders: Let’s Talk about It

Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) is a medical condition that impairs a child's ability to eat and grow, leading to a range of feeding difficulties. May is recognized as PFD Awareness Month, with the aim of raising awareness and support for affected children and families. Healthcare professionals play a critical role in diagnosing and…

Picky Eating

BabyMatters Podcasts

We've created a series of nutrition, feeding, and health-related educational podcasts and short videos to share with you and your patients' parents. Be sure to check back on a regular basis for new topics important to you and your patients.

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WIC & CACFP: Nutrition Support

Gerber provides nutritious foods for infants in the WIC program, aligning with USDA guidelines, and partners with the National WIC Association and National CACFP Sponsors Association to support childhood nutrition.

WIC & CACFP

Starting Solid Foods Webinar

Sarah Smith-Simpson, Ph.D., Gerber's feeding development expert, discusses starting solid foods.

Starting Solid Foods Incorporating Cereals & Purees Baby-Led Feeding Webinars

Iron Deficiency: A Substantial Risk for Infants 6 to 12 Months

In this webinar, guest speakers Steven A. Abrams, MD and Kristen Finn RD, DCN, discuss the latest research and pathway forward clinically for iron deficiency in infants 6 to 12 months.

Importance of Iron Webinars

Feeding Babies: Understanding Heavy Metals

In this webinar, Gerber BabyMatters by Gerber Medical Hub explores "Feeding Babies & Young Children: Understanding Heavy Metals" with Pediatrician & Medical Toxicologist, Dr. Jennifer Sample, MD.

Heavy Metals Quality & Safety Webinars

Brain & Cognitive Development - BabyMatters

The first 8 years are crucial for a baby's brain growth, forming the basis for future learning. Movement, language, emotion, and problem-solving are vital brain functions. By age 3, the brain is 80% its adult size, doubling in the first year. Interaction, play, and care aid brain development, while breastfeeding and nutrition (iron,…

Brain & Cognitive Development BabyMatters Importance of Iron

Cow's Milk Protein Allergy: Diagnosis & Dietary Management

Dr. Anna Novak's webinar addresses cow's milk protein allergy management, highlighting immediate and delayed reactions, breastfeeding with dietary adjustments, and hypoallergenic infant formulas. It underscores the importance of extensively hydrolyzed formulas and amino acid-based options for severe cases, while also exploring the role of…

Food Allergens Webinars

Most Baby Foods Do Not Contain Added Sugar Regardless of Packaging

A study on baby foods found that more than 90% of pouches, jars, and tubs for infants and toddlers are free from added sugar, except for yogurt-based products. Packaging type doesn't affect sugar content, but yogurt presence predicts added sugar. Pureed foods without yogurt rarely contain added sugar. Similar fruit and vegetable…

Incorporating Cereals & Purees Dietary Guidelines Research

Understanding Heavy Metals - BabyMatters

Heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury are present in soil, water, and air, absorbed by crops and animals, and can impact early development. Homemade and store-bought baby foods have similar heavy metal levels. To reduce exposure, wash, peel, and cook foods wisely, ensure clean water, prioritize iron and zinc-rich foods,…

Heavy Metals BabyMatters