Pediatric Nutrition Topics

Overview of Responsive Feeding

Learn about responsive feeding, including how to help parents understand their child’s hunger & fullness cues

WIC Eligible Baby Food Packs

Explore WIC-eligible first foods starter packs, sampler packs and variety packs with fruits, vegetables, and meats. Identify packs with iron for fully breastfed infants.

Iron from Infant Cereal and Learning Ability

Learn about how infant cereal is an ideal first food and can serve as an important source of iron during the first year. Available in English and Spanish.

Fruits and Veggies: All Forms Fit

Complementary foods are vital for infants when transitioning to solid foods at around 6 months of age, providing essential nutrients. Caregivers decide between homemade and commercial purees based on cultural, convenience, and cost factors. Research suggests that both options offer similar nutritional quality, highlighting the importance…

Are young children getting their daily veggies?

In the US, nearly half of 1-5-year-old kids don't eat veggies daily. Veggies provide essential nutrients. Research suggests early introduction, variety, and repeated exposure to boost veggie consumption. Barriers include preferences and access. Parents can help by offering colorful veggies, making it fun, trying new ones, and setting a…

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…

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.

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.