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Soy Based Infant Formula  - http://primary-care-paeds.tripod.com/soya.htm  Article on phytoestrogens and soy-based infant formula from the British Medical Journal.  International Association of Infant Food Manufacturers  - http://www.ifm.net  Represents 17 members including both national and international which manufacture and market infant foods.  Infant and Toddler Nutrition  - http://familyeducation.com/topic/front/0,1156,1-2120,00.html  Articles, advice and related links.  Cheating Babies: Nutritional Quality and Cost of Commercial Baby Food  - http://www.cspinet.org/reports/cheat1.html  A report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest.  DHADoc.com  - http://www.DHADOC.com  Dr. William Sears recommends DHA, a fatty acid in breast milk, for optimal mental and visual development of infants.  Food Safety for Mothers and Babies  - http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC3640.htm  Factsheet from Clemson University gives guidelines for safe food handling for babies, and storing breast milk, formula and food.  WIC - Women, Infants and Children  - http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/  Mission is to support low-income women and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, support for women who breastfeed, and referrals to health care.  Feeding Baby Safely  - http://www.acsh.org/publications/booklets/feedingbaby.html  Health and nutrition guidelines for feeding infants and toddlers from the American Council on Science and Health.  Toddler Food Guide  - http://www.lambtonhealth.on.ca/child/feeding.asp  An adapted food pyramid for toddlers. Includes a sample menu plan.  Infant Nutrition  - http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/peds/pidl/nutrit/infantnutr.htm  Discusses the composition of breast milk and various types of formula.  Ask the Expert - Dr. Alan Greene  - http://www.drgreene.com/eating.asp  Various articles by Dr. Greene that discuss nutrition and feeding issues from infants to teens.  Diet and Nutrition Guide for Children  - http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/nutrition/index.html  Information on the kids food pyramid, reading nutrition labels, and vitamin and mineral requirements.  Babies and Allergies  - http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/4646/52143  Article from Suite101.com on what signs to look for and how to avoid or detect food allergies.  Wellstart International  - http://www.wellstart.org  Works to improve mother and infant nutrition world-wide by providing education to perinatal healthcare providers and services to breastfeeding families. Programs and publications.  Quaker Toddlers  - http://www.quakeroatmeal.com/toddler/  Features toddler nutrition, parenting information, fun ideas for kid's activities, and recipes. Resource provided by The Quaker Oats Company.