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Introducing new food textures to your baby

Learn how and when to introduce different food textures to your child.

Nutrition as your baby gets older

An in-depth list of recommended foods for older babies. Healthy choices of nutritious foods are provided, and allergenic foods are discussed.

Introducing solids

​Find out when to start feeding a baby solid food, how to tell when they are ready to start eating solids, and tips for introducing solids. 

Obesity: Medical complications

Obesity leads to a range of short- and long-term medical complications. Learn about the possible medical complications.

Role of dietary fat in a healthy diet

Learn about the role of fat in the body, different types of fat, and how to manage your family's fat intake.

Nutrition for your baby

Discover the various stages of your baby's nutrition and how to handle issues such as spitting up.

Meal planning for children with diabetes

Your child's meal plan must be flexible and realistic. Find out what you need to know before setting up a healthy meal plan.

Understanding your baby's feeding cues

Learn the signs that your baby is ready to feed themselves and find out how to keep them safe while they eat solid foods.

Diarrhea in children

Diarrhea causes frequent, loose bowel movements. Read about the causes of diarrhea in babies and children and how to prevent dehydration.

Drinks for your toddler or preschooler

Find out what drinks to offer your toddler or preschooler as they adjust to solid foods.

Binge eating disorder: Signs and symptoms

Discover the main signs of a binge eating disorder.

Iron deficiency anemia from excessive milk intake

Milk is part of a healthy diet. But too much milk can lead to low levels of iron in the blood and some children can lose protein from the gut.

Sensitive gag reflex: Transition to textured foods

If your child gags when given pureed foods that are not smooth, it may be because of a sensitive gag reflex. Read tips for overcoming a sensitive gag reflex.

Feed progression in children with intestinal failure

Learn about increasing enteral feeds in a child with intestinal failure to help them achieve enteral autonomy.

Pasteurized food and babies

Learn the difference between pasteurized and unpasteurized foods so you can safely feed your baby solids.

Energy boosting during baby's first year

Sometimes infants do not gain weight at the rate they are supposed to. Find out ways to increase your baby's caloric intake in a healthy manner.

Outcomes for premature babies

Learn about possible outcomes for premature babies.

High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)

Learn about hyperlipidemia or high cholesterol in children, which increases the risk of early heart disease.

Zinc

Discover the role of zinc in the body and how to get enough in your diet.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

GERD causes the backwards movement of food and acid from the stomach into the esophagus. Learn how you can help your child manage GERD.

Restricting fluids

Sometimes children need to restrict their daily fluid intake, often because of kidney problems. Learn ways to regulate your child's fluid intake.

Reading nutrition fact tables and food labels

Constipation and soiling (encopresis) in children

Find out about what causes constipation and soiling and how you can help your child with diet, toilet routines and medications.

Nutrition and feeding consultants for patients with congenital heart disease

Read about various nutrition and feeding consultants, such as dietitians and lactation consultants, who work to ensure that babies and children with heart conditions receive proper nutrition.

Second-hand smoke

Second-hand smoke is harmful for babies and children. Learn tips on keeping your home 100% smoke-free.