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Welcome to the Start Healthy, Stay Healthy™ Resource Center

Learn about your child's nutrition needs now and in the future to lay the foundation for a lifetime of healthy independent eating.

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Pregnancy

1st Trimester

2nd Trimester

3rd Trimester

Birth+

Makes crawling-type motions with her legs

Enjoys bold colors as vision continues to develop

Smiles, frowns and grimaces

Reaches for you when she wants attention

Supported Sitter

Sits with help or support

On tummy, pushes up on arms with straight elbows

Moves pureed food forward and backward in mouth with tongue to swallow

Sitter

Sits independently

Picks up and holds small objects in hands

Reaches for food or spoon when hungry

Uses upper lip to help clear food off of spoon

Crawler

Crawls with stomach off the floor

May pull self up to stand

Begins to self-feed with fingers

Begins to use jaw to mash food

Toddler

Stands alone and begins to walk alone

Feeds self easily with fingers

Begins to use fork and spoon

Bites through a variety of textures

Preschooler

Runs well without falling

Sits in a booster seat or child seat at family meals

Chews more skillfully and efficiently

Mastering use of spoon and fork

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Breastfeeding Corner

Experts agree that breastfeeding is best for your baby’s health, physical and emotional development, and immunity. Learn all about breastfeeding—from the basics to the challenges and much more.