Breastfeeding Resources
For more information about breastfeeding support in your area, call Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Information and Referral Line at 1-800-322-2588.
Head Lice
Immunizations
SIDS Prevention - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
To learn about what you can do to help lower the risk of SIDS read: Safe Sleep for Your Baby - Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
This information is obtained from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development NIH Pub. No 02-7040, August 2003.
To get more information regarding bedtime activities, foods for sleep, sleeping problems and more, contact the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Oral Health
Find out what baby bottle tooth decay is, why it happens, and what you can do to stop it.
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Infant & Toddler Nutrition
Nutrition is vitally important for normal, healthy infant/toddler brain and body development. Each child needs to have a healthy, balanced diet. It is helpful for parents to understand what a serving size is for an infant/toddler. There is also a crisis of obesity in our country related to inactivity, television, video games and unhealthy food choices.
Healthy Eating & Physical Activity Across Your Life span - Helping Your Child
How will healthy eating and physical activity help my child?
All children benefit from healthy eating and physical activity. A balanced diet and being physically active help children
- grow
- learn
- build strong bones and muscles
- have energy
- maintain a healthy weight
- avoid obesity-related diseases like type 2 diabetes
- get plenty of nutrients
- feel good about themselves
Nutrition Websites and Resources:
How are my child's eating and activity habits formed?
Parents play a big role in shaping children's eating habits. When parents eat a variety of foods that are low in fat and sugar and high in fiber, children learn to like these foods as well. It may take 10 or more tries before a child accepts a new food, so do not give up if your child does not like a new food right away.
Parents have an effect on children's physical activity habits as well. You can set a good example by going for a walk or bike ride after dinner instead of watching TV. Playing ball or jumping rope with your children shows them that being active is fun. (National Institute Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases) |
