Infant and Newborn Nutrition

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MEDLINEPLUS: <p>Food provides the energy and nutrients that babies need to be healthy. For a baby, <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/breastfeeding.html'>breast milk</a> is best. It has all the necessary vitamins and minerals. Infant formulas are available for babies whose mothers are not able or decide not to breastfeed.</p><p>Infants usually start eating solid foods between 4 and 6 months of age. Check with your health care provider for the best time for your baby to start. If you introduce one new food at a time, you will be able to identify any foods that cause <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/foodallergy.html'>allergies</a> in your baby. Some foods to stay away from include eggs, honey, peanuts (including peanut butter) and other tree nuts.</p>

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