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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…

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Starting Solid Foods Podcast - BabyMatters

Featuring Gerber's Developmental Infant Feeding Expert, Sarah Smith-Simpson discussing one of the most biggest problems parents have, starting solid foods.

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Starting Solid Foods Roundup - BabyMatters

Introducing solid foods to your baby for the first time? Learn about readiness cues and timing, key nutrients and textures, how to begin, and how much is enough in our short video.

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Development-based Milestone Symbols

Gerber's nutrition journey features a symbol-based plan for milestones: newborns, supported sitters, sitters, crawlers, toddlers, and preschoolers. Each milestone covers gross motor development, fine motor development, oral motor development, eating skills, and hunger and fullness cues.

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A Guide to Starting Solids

The feeding journey for babies begins around the middle of their first year when they need iron from solid foods. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends starting solids around 6 months when the baby has good head control and shows interest in food. Tips for successful feeding include choosing a suitable time, using a soft spoon,…

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Infant Gut Microbiota Comparison

Infants' microbiota is influenced by birth mode, with vaginal birth exposing them to beneficial bacteria like bifidobacteria, while C-section babies face colonization delays. CMPA and colic lead to microbiota imbalances. Probiotics such as B. lactis Bb12 aid immune development and microbiota balance in C-section babies, while L. reuteri…

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Infant Probiotics: Support the Immune System - BabyMatters

BabyMatters series on infant probiotics and supporting the immune system. Featuring Medical Scientific Liaison Jami Boccella, RDN, LD, CLC.