Feeding & Nutrition

Healthy eating during the COVID-19 pandemic Food nourishes the body and gives us energy to get through each day. Healthy eating is fundamental to good health and is a key element in healthy human de

What are healthy snacks for young children? raw vegetable sticks, such as cucumber and carrots, on their own or with hummus a plain unsweetened yoghurt with a sliced banana in it a slice of toast w

Like the rest of the family, your toddler needs to eat a variety of foods. Here are some tips on the different sorts of food to offer your child, plus a few it's best to avoid. Fruit and vegetables

The government recommends all children aged 6 months to 5 years are given vitamin supplements containing vitamins A, C and D every day. Babies who are having more than 500ml (about a pint) of infant

It's natural to worry whether your child is getting enough food if they refuse to eat sometimes. But it's perfectly normal for toddlers to refuse to eat or even taste new foods. Do not worry about w

Babies should not eat much salt, as it's not good for their kidneys. Do not add salt to your baby's food or cooking water, and do not use stock cubes or gravy, as they're often high in salt. Remembe

Allergies and breastfeeding or formula feeding Exclusive breastfeeding or first infant formula is recommended for around the first 6 months of life. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, you do not n

Solid foods and milk for your baby You should continue to breastfeed or give your baby first infant formula until they're at least 1 year old. Breastfeeding will continue to benefit you and your bab

Keep your child safe from food bugs Babies and young children are especially vulnerable to bacteria that can cause food poisoning. Make sure your child isn't put at risk because of the way you prepa

If you need some inspiration to help you cook healthy and tasty food for your child, try these meal ideas. These are not suitable as first foods but are fine once your baby is used to eating a wide r

Once your baby is eating solids, it's important to give them a wide variety of foods from the 4 main food groups: pulses, meat and other proteins Getting your baby used to eating a variety of foods

When to start introducing solid foods Introducing your baby to solid foods, sometimes called complementary feeding or weaning, should start when your baby is around 6 months old. At the beginning, h

Learn more about the revision process. This statement by the Infant Feeding Joint Working Group provides health professionals with evidence-informed principles and recommendations. Provinces, territo

Learn more about the revision process. This statement by the Infant Feeding Joint Working Group provides health professionals with evidence-informed principles and recommendations. Provinces, territo

Nemours KidsHealth® (KidsHealth.org) is thrilled to mark a major milestone – its 30th anniversary! Founded on September 1, 1995, by visionary Dr. Neil Izenberg, a renowned (and recently retired) pedia

Going back to work and leaving your baby in someone else’s care can be one of the most difficult parts of returning to work. Choosing the right person and right setting takes care. You want to find a

(Spanish version: Determinadas a amamantar: tres madres guatemaltecas comparten sus secretos para combinar el trabajo con la lactancia.) Mothers in Guatemala have the legal right to devote one hour a

After the birth of my son I witnessed the wonders of breastfeeding and was amazed by how breast milk is so much more than just food. It is such a special bond and the central piece to my whole motheri

You may choose to continue breastfeeding while working outside the home for many reasons – the best food for your baby, antibodies to protect your baby, great way to reconnect when you return from wor

Were you planning on continuing breastfeeding, but your baby has other ideas? Do you worry baby is trying to wean? First, make sure it isn’t just a nursing strike. Bottles, pacifiers or increased so

Are you thinking about weaning? Your child may be a few weeks or months old, or may be a breastfeeding toddler. Some mothers decide to continue breastfeeding until the baby outgrows the need. This is

Are you feeling ready to wean completely? Sometimes just cutting back on the amount of times you breastfeed will make you feel better, breastfeeding can sometimes be overwhelming. Breastfeeding is a t

If your doctor decides you need to take a drug (medicine) for a medical condition, make sure that they know how important it is for you to continue breastfeeding and check to see if a breastfeeding co

Exclusively breastfed babies do not need water supplements – your body makes the perfect milk for your baby, actually changing the composition as he needs more or less water. Giving water to newborn

Advertisements, family members and even health professionals often urge mothers to add “something” to baby’s perfect diet of human milk. According to the our comprehensive guidebook, The Womanly Art o

It is a known fact that human milk is the superior infant food. Human milk is the most complete nutritionally, immunologically, and is the only food designed specifically for your baby. Given that it

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Adapted from a write-up of a discussion on breastfeeding twins by Sarah Gill and Sadie Morrison at the La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) Conference on 15 October 2016 in Derby. First published in

Traveling with a baby can be difficult! In many cases, babies travel well. Bringing your baby with you to a special event can be exciting… or nerve-racking! There are a few things many families have

La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organisation.1 LLL supports everyone who wants to breastfeed or chestfeed in reaching their goals. We at La Leche League have all nursed o

Image source: United States Breastfeeding Committee Are you experiencing pain while breastfeeding, possibly combined with slow weight gain for your baby? While the vast majority of such breastfeeding

Toddlers breastfeed for many of the same reasons babies breastfeed: for nutrition, comfort, security, for a way to calm down and for reassurance. Mothers breastfeed their toddlers for many of the same

There are plenty of reasons to quit smoking, both for you and your baby. You’ve probably heard about lots of them from health care providers, friends, family members, or other sources. But even if you

Put baby to the breast to nurse as soon as possible Correct positioning and latch on are very important for preventing sore nipples. Break suction before taking baby off the breast. Offer the least

The thyroid is a gland found in the front of your neck. It secretes hormones that play an important part in lactation by regulating prolactin and oxytocin. Thyroid disorders impact a woman’s health i

Of course!  Teething can present some new challenges but human milk continues to be the best food for your baby. Sometimes when the teeth are moving under the gums and as they pop through the gums, yo

In many countries both breastfeeding and tattooing are enjoying a resurgence in popularity.You may be wondering if it safe to breastfeed your baby if you already have a tattoo. You might be thinking o

No evidence exists that the use of tanning beds has any effect on human milk or breastfed babies. However some individuals have reported getting burnt nipples and breasts when using tanning beds: this

A partner’s support can be one of the most important factors for a parent’s breastfeeding success. Partners can have a strong influence on whether mothers choose to breastfeed. [1] For example, in one

Is it safe to give it to my baby? Breastmilk is food for your baby and also contains hundreds of components necessary for digestion and the protection of the baby’s health. When breastfeeding directl

Imagine that you’re in your third trimester of pregnancy, and you’re hungry or sleepy a lot of the time.   It’s evening, not “time for bed” yet, but you’re sleepy, so you turn in early.  And then you

If you are a nonsmoker, sober and unimpaired, a breastfeeding mother, and your baby is healthy and full-term, one his back, lightly dressed, and you both are on a safe surface, the solid research indi

Sleeping with our babies is an instinct as old as motherhood itself. Yet today, some authorities say it’s risky. What are the facts? Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Crib Death, or Cot Death is t

We are delighted to publish this revised Safe Sleep 7 infographic in multiple languages. It is based on information in our essential sleep guide, Sweet Sleep – Nighttime and Naptime Strategies for the

Mothers and babies sleeping together is a normal, healthy, shared instinct as old as humankind. But certain situations can make this normal behavior unsafe. Let’s see what it takes to avoid those situ

Have you ever wondered how breastfeeding skin-to-skin can help develop a healthy microbiome for both full-term and premature babies, even in the first few months of life? Immediate skin-to-skin contac

Skin-to-skin contact (also known as SSC) starts while enjoying the bonding time with your newborn baby. The physiologically normal place for a baby to be immediately after birth is in your arms and ag

When your new baby arrives, sometimes your older child will feel left out. You can reassure your older child they are still loved, with plenty of hugs and kisses. Remind them that they were tiny once,

Will I ever have sex after baby? I am so tired, all I can think about is sleep. I have been holding the baby all day; I am touched out. I am in awe of my body, and I feel empowered. Many parents r