Baby Friendly Manitoba: Information for Parents
Healthy Eating for Infants and Children
It’s in the early years that children learn lifelong habits for healthy eating. By encouraging and establishing good eating habits early on, children will form healthy attitudes and behaviors towards food. These attitudes will last a lifetime.
Infant Feeding Resource Guides
Having a new baby in the house can be a very busy time. There is so much to learn about the newest family member!
It is rare that a woman is unable to or advised not to breastfeed her baby. If you are unsure about breastfeeding or are considering formula feeding, talk first with your health care practitioner, your public health nurse or the Health Links/Info Santé at 204-788-8667 OR Toll Free at 1 888 315-9257. They have many ways to help you with breastfeeding.
Resources on breastfeeding:
- Breastfeeding Your Baby
- Baby's Best Chance (see page 168)
Information on formula feeding your baby is available and can be picked up at your public health office or viewed online at www.gov.mb.ca/health/healthyeating/agesstages/infants.html.
You can also call Dial-a-Dietitian at 1-877-830-2892. Call 204-788-8248 in Winnipeg.
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