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Families who are enrolled in the WIC program (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children) can get information on breastfeeding, formula feeding and nutrition at their local WIC office. Families eligible for WIC receive nutrition counseling and supplemental foods such as baby formula, milk and cereal. To find the WIC office nearest … [Read more...] about Information Resources for Families with Two Month Olds

Untitled Document Giving up the bottle Learning to drink from a cup takes time. Start by substituting a cup for the bottle at one meal. Once your child has adjusted to that, do the same at another meal. Your child probably holds the bottle herself. Don’t let her walk around with it. This can turn into a habit. Sucking from a bottle off and on all day can … [Read more...] about Feeding

Untitled Document Nursing is good for your toddler. If you are breastfeeding, continue as long as you and your toddler enjoy it. Nursing has many benefits: Breast milk provides nutrients your child needs. Breast milk helps protect against illness and allergies. If your child does get sick, nursing can be a comfort. In case of an upset stomach, breast … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding

Untitled Document Alice has invited a half dozen family members to celebrate Lisette’s first birthday. They include Uncle Matt, Aunt Melinda and their 14-month-old son, Jake. Placed together on the floor, Jake and Lisette watch each other at first. Lisette picks up a wooden block and turns it over in her hands. Jake does the same. For the next few minutes, they … [Read more...] about Let’s Celebrate!

Second-hand smoke is what you get when you’re around a smoker. It’s the smoke the smoker breathes out. It’s the smoke that comes from the burning end of a cigarette, cigar or pipe. This smoke contains many irritants and poisons. It is especially dangerous for babies and young children. Their lungs are delicate. Children who breathe this … [Read more...] about Stay Away from Second-Hand Smoke