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• Nutrition Guide for Toddlers

  While growth slows somewhat during the toddler years, it's a new era where kids will eat and drink more independently.

• Iron

  Iron is an important ingredient needed to make hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying part of every red blood cell.

• Fiber

  Many appetizing foods are also good sources of fiber - from fruits to whole-grain cereals. Here are ways to help kids get more fiber in their everyday diets.

• Feeding Your Family on a Tight Budget

  Everyone needs enough healthy food, but many people can't get it all the time. Here are programs that can help.

• Fats

  Some fats are good for kids and an important part of a healthy diet. Here's what parents should know.

• Carbohydrates and Sugar

  Carbs are the body's most important and readily available source of energy. The key is to eat healthy ones, like whole grains, and avoid foods with added sugar.

• Calcium

  Milk and other calcium-rich foods help build strong, healthy bones. But most kids and teens don't get enough calcium. Here's how to make sure that yours do.

• Caffeine

  Caffeine is in many foods and drinks, but it's wise to keep caffeine consumption to a minimum, especially in younger kids. Here's why.

• Nutrition & Fitness Center

  You know the importance of exercising and eating nutritious foods, but do you know how to raise a healthy and active child? Get practical advice and tips.

• Formula Feeding FAQs: Starting Solids and Milk

  Find answers to common inquiries about introducing solids and whole milk to formula-fed babies.

• Formula Feeding FAQs: Some Common Concerns

  Read about how to manage common formula-feeding concerns, from spitting up and fussiness to gas and milk allergies.

• Formula Feeding FAQs: Preparation and Storage

  Check out these formula-feeding bottle basics, from how to mix bottles to how to store them safely.

• Formula Feeding FAQs: How Much and How Often

  Get answers to some common formula-feeding inquiries, from how much newborns eat to what their diapers might look like.

• Formula Feeding FAQs: Getting Started

  Shopping for formula-feeding supplies can be daunting. Here are answers to some common questions about formula feeding.

• What Should I Feed My Baby if I Can’t Find Baby Formula in Stores?

  There is a national shortage of baby formula. Here are tips on how to handle it.

• Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate: Feeding Your Child

  Babies born with a cleft may need some feeding help from special bottle systems. Find out what's available and how they work.

• Feeding Your Newborn

  These guidelines on breastfeeding and bottle feeding can help you know what's right for you and your baby.

• Weaning Your Child

  Weaning is when children make the transition from breast milk to other sources of nourishment. Here's how to make this change easier on you and your child.

• Feeding Your 8- to 12-Month-Old

  At this age, babies start to explore table foods.

• Breastfeeding FAQs: Some Common Concerns

  Here are answers to some questions about common breastfeeding concerns - from biting to spitting up.

• Breastfeeding FAQs: How Much and How Often

  Here's info about how often to breastfeed your baby, how long it takes to nurse, and much more.

• Breastfeeding FAQs: Out and About

  Here are answers to some common questions about going out in public as a breastfeeding mom - from how to do it discreetly to taming sneaky leaks.

• Breastfeeding FAQs: Pain and Discomfort

  Here are answers to some common questions about preventing and reducing breastfeeding discomfort, such as nipple and breast pain.

• Breastfeeding FAQs: Pumping

  Here are answers to some common questions about pumping your breast milk - from buying a pump to making the process a little easier.

• Breastfeeding FAQs: Safely Storing Breast Milk

  Here are answers to some common questions about how to keep breast milk and how to clean and sterilize supplies, from bottles to nipples to breast pump parts.

• Breastfeeding FAQs: Solids and Supplementing

  Here are answers to some common supplemental feeding questions - from when to introduce solids to offering breastfed babies formula.

• Breastfeeding FAQs: Supply and Demand

  Here are answers to some common questions about your milk supply - from having too much to having too little.

• Breastfeeding FAQs: Your Eating and Drinking Habits

  Here are answers to some common questions about what breastfeeding moms should and shouldn't eat and drink.

• Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding

  Making a decision to breastfeed or formula feed your baby is a personal one. There are some points to consider to help you decide which option is best for you and your baby.

• Feeding Your 1- to 2-Year-Old

  Toddlers have little tummies, so serve foods that are packed with the nutrients they need to grow healthy and strong, and limit the sweets and empty calories.

• Feeding Your 1- to 3-Month-Old

  Whether you've chosen to breastfeed or bottle-feed your baby, your infant will let you know when it's time to eat.

• Feeding Your 4- to 7-Month-Old

  Is your baby is ready for solid foods? Learn how and when to get started.

• Breastfeeding FAQs: Getting Started

  Here are answers to common questions about getting started with breastfeeding.

• Breastfeeding FAQs: Sleep – Yours and Your Baby’s

  Here are answers to some common questions about breastfed babies and sleep - from where they should snooze to when they'll finally start sleeping through the night.

• Food Allergies

  Food allergies can cause serious and even deadly reactions in kids, so it's important to know how to feed a child with food allergies and to prevent reactions.