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Safely Providing Breast Milk and Formula to Infants

Safely handling breast milk and formula is critical when feeding infants. Their immune systems are still developing which makes them more susceptible to foodborne illnesses. Always wash your hands before preparing, handling, and feeding.   Follow these tips to serve safe breast milk or formula and protect the health of […]

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Safe Handling of Baby, Infant, and Toddler Food

Safe food handling is critical when feeding babies – they are more susceptible to foodborne illnesses since their immune systems are still developing. Follow these tips to help protect the health of young ones! Safe Handling of Baby Food Making your own baby food: Making your own baby food can […]

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Physical Activity Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers

Age-appropriate opportunities for movement and physical activity are essential in the first months and years of life in order to foster proper growth and development. It is important that infants, toddlers, and preschoolers are not confined to carriers, strollers, cribs, or other small spaces for long periods of time, as […]