Infant Development Articles:

Nutrition and a Thriving Infant

Mothers who consume the most fish during pregnancy and lactation as well as nurse their child for longer than 10 months significantly improve the healthy development of their child.

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Obesity Trend in Infants Alarming

Researchers have published some rather sobering news to start the New Year; one-third of U.S. nine-month old children are overweight or obese, and once in that condition they are still having the problem at 2 years of age.

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Breastfeeding Boosts Future Muscle Strength of Child

A new study adds to the impressive array of health benefits associated with breastfeeding a child for six months or longer. The study found that the longer the breastfeeding period the greater the strength in the legs at adolescent age.

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