The materials and information below were created to support pediatricians and other professionals in engaging and educating families around early feeding practices and optimal nutrition during pregnancy and through early childhood. Resources include videos, infographics, handouts, social media graphics, articles and tools. Many of these resources are available in English and Spanish.
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Videos
Responsive Feeding
In this video, you'll learn all about the practice of responsive feeding and how to understand, recognize, and respond to your baby's hunger or fullness cues.
Introducing Solid Foods
In this video, we give you tips on how to get started with solid foods in the best possible way, helping your baby establish good eating habits for life from the start.
Tips for Feeding Picky Eaters
Eating healthy foods is important for your children’s growth and development. But it can be downright frustrating to get kids to eat a variety of foods! Here are some tips to help you handle picky eating.
Infographics and Handouts
Pregnancy Handouts
Early Childhood Handouts
Making the Case
Responsive Feeding
Breastfeeding
Complementary Food Introduction
Picky Eating
Social Media Assets and Graphics
Starting Solids? Here’s Help
These images can be shared in a single post (like a slideshow) on Facebook or Instagram. Together, the images provide tips for transitioning to solids. Share the images with this example post copy: "Starting solids? Here’s how to make it easier for yourself and set healthy habits for your child."
Social Media Graphics: Building a Foundation for Healthy Active Living
Additional Graphics: Building a Foundation for Healthy Active Living
HealthyChildren.org Articles
Is Your Baby Hungry or Full? Responsive Feeding Explained
Tips for Picky Eaters
Tips for Starting Solid Foods
Additional Resources
Growing Healthy
Healthy Growth App
Last Updated
07/09/2024
Source
American Academy of Pediatrics