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About Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition for most infants. Breastfeeding can reduce the risk of certain health conditions for both infants and mothers. About 1 in 4 infants is exclusively breas
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- â˘Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- â˘Evidence Grade: A
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Get answers to many frequently asked questions on topics related to infant and toddler nutritionâfrom general nutrition to breastfeeding and more. Young children need good nutrition for brain develop
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- â˘Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- â˘Evidence Grade: A
- â˘Authority refresh ingestion
About Feeding From a Bottle
You can feed your baby breast milk or infant formula from a bottle. If you use a bottle, be sure to keep all your supplies clean. Your baby will have to learn to drink from a bottle, and this can ta
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- â˘Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- â˘Evidence Grade: A
- â˘Authority refresh ingestion
Skin-to-skin care for babies
Skin-to-skin care, sometimes called âkangaroo careâ, begins immediately after birth, when a baby is placed on the birthing parentâs bare chest for at least an hour of close, warm contact. Another pers
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- â˘Source: Caring for Kids (Canadian Paediatric Society)
- â˘Evidence Grade: A
- â˘Evidence-based information for parents
Preparing for baby: The essentials shopping list
One thing you will quickly realize about having a baby is there are many things you will need to feed, clothe, protect, and amuse him or her. Before you spend money on things you donât really need, h
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- â˘Source: Caring for Kids (Canadian Paediatric Society)
- â˘Evidence Grade: A
- â˘Evidence-based information for parents
Food and nutrition
Food safety, food recalls, Canada's food guide, allergies and intolerances, safety standards, how we monitor and measure food consumption. Food guide snapshot, healthy eating recommendations, recipes
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- â˘Source: Health Canada
- â˘Evidence Grade: A
- â˘Evidence-based information for parents
Immunization coverage
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AAP Safe Sleep Guidelines for Babies 2025
American Academy of Pediatrics evidence-based guidelines for safe infant sleep practices to reduce the risk of SIDS and sleep-related deaths.
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- â˘Always place baby on back to sleep
- â˘Use firm, flat sleep surface
- â˘Room-sharing without bed-sharing recommended
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