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Nutrition.gov
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Infants

Find information and programs for feeding your infant, including breastfeeding information, formula guides, healthy growth and more.

Women, infants, and Children (WIC) Prescreening Tool
USDA, Food and Nutrition Service

Check to see if you are eligible for the Women, infants, and Children (WIC) program, which provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support and more to low-income pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Infant Nutrition and Feeding Guide
USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC Works Resource System

This Guide, primarily focused on nutrition for the healthy full-term infant, is a research-based resource for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) staff who provide nutrition education and counseling to the parents and caregivers of infants (from birth to one year old). 

Infant and Toddler Nutrition
HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This website brings together existing information and practical strategies on feeding healthy foods and drinks to infants and toddlers, from birth to 24 months of age.