Nutrition

Nutrition and healthy eating during infancy and early childhood are critical for the healthy growth and development of children. 

Resources for parents

Baby's First Foods BC health file on introducing solid foods into a baby's diet.

Feeding Your Toddler with Love and Good Food A two-page guide on what and how to feed your toddler.

Toddler's First Steps A best chance guide to parenting your 6 month to 3-year-old.

Is My Child Growing Well? Featuring questions and answers for parents about their child's growth (also available in French, Spanish and Chinese).

Recipes for Your Baby 6-9 Months Information on preparing foods for your 6-9 month old baby. Includes simple recipes.

Recipes for Your Baby 9-12 Months Recipe ideas for your 9-12 month old baby and the rest of your family.

Finger Foods for Your Baby 6-12 months Ideas for finger foods and information to help your child progress from mashed foods to finger foods.

Meal and Snack Ideas for your 1-3 Year Old Child Ideas and suggestions for healthy meals and snacks for your whole family.

Helping Your Toddler to Eat Well Ideas for sharing the responsibility of eating with you your 1-3 year old.

Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants Joint statement on nutrition for healthy term infants from birth through 24 months of age.