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Breast Milk

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Breast Milk & Formula

The cornerstone of your baby's nutrition for the first year, breast milk and formula contain all the protein, fat, calcium, vitamins, and minerals Baby needs up to that first birthday. In year two, breast milk provides a nutritional safety net, including bonus protein, calcium, and vitamins A and D necessary for a growing toddler.

Cows Milk

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Cow's Milk

After your child reaches one year of age, the calcium, vitamins A and D, and protein in cow's milk provide the bulk of his calcium needs. Growing bones need calcium - and the foundation for strong bones is formed now!

Cereal & Grains

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Cereal & Grains

Critical for maintaining infant and toddler energy levels, this group contains the complex carbohydrates, vitamins (B complex), minerals (zinc and magnesium), and fiber your child needs to roll, crawl, and walk.

Vegetables

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Vegetables

Your mom wasn't lying: Kids need veggies for the vitamins (A, B, and C), trace minerals, fiber, and protein that will help them grow taller, stronger, smarter- even cuter!

Fruit

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Fruit

Sweet and nutritious, whole fruits are full of the vitamins and fiber important to a child's digestive well-being and overall health.

Meat & Protein

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Meat / Protein

The job of protein in your child's diet is to help her grow up big and strong. Protein (along with the iron, B vitamins, and zinc in these foods) builds muscle.

Water

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Water

A child's body is more than 70 percent water! Learning to stay hydrated and developing a taste for water early is an important step towards good health.

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