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Infant Feeding

Infant being bottle fed.Each family has their own way of feeding and nourishing an infant. These resources help Head Start staff promote evidence-based feeding practices and support families in nourishing their babies with human milk or formula.

Child Feeding Practices

This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide describes how health managers support child feeding practices.

Choking Hazards

This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide describes how health managers can support staff to reduce a child’s risk of choking.

Busy Moms: Breastfeeding Works Around My Schedule

Is breastfeeding on a busy schedule worth it? Just ask the women like you who have made it work. They will tell you not only of the health benefits (fewer upset tummies, allergies, illnesses) but also how close they have felt to their babies, even though they could not always be there.

Breastfeeding and Infant Nutrition

Infant feeding practices vary for each family. These resources help Head Start staff promote evidence-based feeding practices for infants and support families in nourishing their babies with human milk or formula.

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