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Every Milestone has Meaning

Milestones are important when it comes to feeding, as your child's needs change with every developmental stage. Select the Milestone Symbol™ below that reflects your child’s current stage of development to receive customized feeding guidelines, menus and nutrition advice tailored to your child's individual readiness cues and motor skills.

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Pregnancy

  • 1st Trimester
  • 2nd Trimester
  • 3rd Trimester
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Every Milestone has Meaning

Milestones are important when it comes to feeding, as your child's needs change with every developmental stage. Select the Milestone Symbol™ below that reflects your child’s current stage of development to receive customized feeding guidelines, menus and nutrition advice tailored to your child's individual readiness cues and motor skills.

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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
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Every Milestone has Meaning

Milestones are important when it comes to feeding, as your child's needs change with every developmental stage. Select the Milestone Symbol™ below that reflects your child’s current stage of development to receive customized feeding guidelines, menus and nutrition advice tailored to your child's individual readiness cues and motor skills.

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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

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
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Every Milestone has Meaning

Milestones are important when it comes to feeding, as your child's needs change with every developmental stage. Select the Milestone Symbol™ below that reflects your child’s current stage of development to receive customized feeding guidelines, menus and nutrition advice tailored to your child's individual readiness cues and motor skills.

Select a Milestone

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
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Every Milestone has Meaning

Milestones are important when it comes to feeding, as your child's needs change with every developmental stage. Select the Milestone Symbol™ below that reflects your child’s current stage of development to receive customized feeding guidelines, menus and nutrition advice tailored to your child's individual readiness cues and motor skills.

Select a Milestone

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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Baby Registry

As you prepare for your exciting new life with Baby, there are a few items that you'll need. Below are some key essentials to help get you started.

Print out this list to make shopping for Baby easier. Everything from diapers to baby CDs!

Baby Registry Checklist

Baby Care

  • Baby care set: Brush, comb, nail clippers, thermometer & medicine dispensers
  • First aid supplies
  • Humidifier/vaporizer
  • Teething rings (2 or more)

Bathing

  • Bathtub or contoured sponge
  • Bath toys
  • Washcloths (6 to 8)
  • Gentle shampoo or body wash
  • Baby lotion
  • Hooded towels (2 to 4)

Bedroom & Furniture

  • Crib or bassinet
  • Mattress pad (2)
  • Crib bedding set
  • Fitted sheets (2 to 4, cotton and/or flannel)

Books, Baby CDs & More

  • Colorful board books for Baby
  • Camera (digital, video, or film)
  • Baby book or journal
  • Personalized gifts
  • Baby CDs with classical, lullaby, or fun music

Diapering

  • Diapers
  • If cloth diapers, plastic pants and/or Velcro® covers (6 to 12)
  • Diaper bag
  • Diaper and accessory organizers
  • Rash ointment and powder
  • Wipes (at least 2 packs at all times)

Feeding

  • Breastpump
  • Nursing pillow and nursing stool
  • Breastpads, shields, and cream
  • Lap pads (4 to 6) and burp cloths (3 to 4)
  • Bottles (6 to 8 of various sizes) and nipples
  • Bottle sterilizer and organizer
  • High chair (not needed until around 4 to 6 months)
  • Infant spoons (3 to 4)
  • Baby plates and bowls
  • Spill-proof cups (1 to 2)

Gear

  • Rear-facing car seat
  • Car seat base for 2nd car
  • Safety mirror
  • Stroller
  • Portable crib or play yard
  • Sling or soft carrier
  • Bouncer seat
  • Swing
  • Jumper or stationary entertainer
  • Gym or play mat
  • Infant seat

Layette (for newborn to 6 months)

  • Homecoming outfit
  • T-shirts or kimonos (3 to 4)
  • Shirts and one-pieces (6 to 8)
  • Coveralls and outfits (2 to 4)
  • Layette sets
  • Sweaters (2)
  • Sleepwear and gowns
  • Receiving blankets (4 to 6)
  • Absorbent bibs (4 to 8)
  • Booties or socks (3 to 6 pair)
  • Hats (2 to 4)
  • Snowsuit or bunting and warm hat (for winter)

Safety

  • Baby Monitor
  • Safety gate
  • Corner guards & tot locks

Toys

  • Rattle
  • Plush toys
  • Crib mirror
  • Car seat toys

Just for Mom

  • Prenatal massage
  • Nutritious meal substitute
  • Healthy snack
  • Prenatal vitamins
  • Maternity wear (pants, comfortable shoes, etc.)
  • Nursing bra
  • Sleep pillow
  • Parenting magazine