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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

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.

Podcasts BabyMatters

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

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

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