At a glance
Explore these resources for more information on feeding your baby or toddler. Learn about breastfeeding, infant formula, food safety, mealtime, and vitamins and minerals.
CDC resources
Breastfeeding
Why breastfeeding matters and what CDC is doing to improve U.S. breastfeeding rates.
Learn more about breastfeeding with maternal or infant illnesses or conditions.
Learn more about the safety of vaccinations, medications, and drugs while breastfeeding.
How to properly prepare and store expressed breast milk to maintain its safety and quality.
Parent information
Provides an overview of CDC's Parenting Information Portal.
Positive parenting tips and resources for infants (0–1 years)
CDC has free resources to help you track your child’s developmental milestones —how he or she plays,...
Learn how to take care of your children's mouth for a lifetime of good oral health.
Communication resources
Learn about CDC's free Web Content Syndication service to share CDC content directly to your site.
General nutrition
Advice on what to eat and drink to meet nutrient needs, promote health, and help prevent chronic disease.
Evidence-based recommendations for promoting healthy nutrition and feeding patterns for infants and toddlers from Healthy Eating Research.
Features articles in English and Spanish on children’s health and safety and interactive tools.
Information about WIC eligibility requirements, benefits, and services from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being.
Feeding recommendations and tips for children by age from Healthy Eating Research.
Information from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Breastfeeding
WIC offers breastfeeding support to eligible mothers at every step of their journey.
Information on breastfeeding, pumping and storing breastmilk, weaning, and workplace support.
Infant formula
Answers to frequently asked questions concerning infant formula from the FDA.
Information for consumers from the FDA.
Food Safety
Learn the food safety steps that will keep children under 5 safe from foodborne illness.
Mealtime
Information, ideas, and recipes with fruits and vegetables.
Recipes and resources to support building healthy and budget-friendly meals.
Information on what, when, and how to feed infants and toddlers.