Resources
Feeding
Breastfeeding
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Breastfeeding Support (WIC)
Formula Feeding
Solid foods – Infant Feeding
- Tips for Infant Feeding (USDA)
- Introducing solid foods (CDC)
- Starting Solid Foods tips (WIC)
- Foods to Avoid Giving to Babies and Other Feeding Tips (WIC – Florida)
- Baby food tips and recipes (Dr. Yum)
Local Resources for families
Helplines
FREE Breastfeeding Helpline
- Call 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446) between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday to talk with a health information specialist in English or Spanish. Learn more about the National Breastfeeding Helpline.
Dial 211 Helpline
- Connects you with local family services, financial help, and parenting programs
Activity
Screen Time
- Learning Activities for Babies and Toddlers (UNICEF)
- Activities for Bonding and Learning from Birth to 12 Months (Zero to Three)
- Family Media Plan (AAP)
Tummy Time
- Tummy Time for a Healthy Baby (NIH)
- Back to Sleep, Tummy to Play (AAP)
- Tummy time activities (AAP)
Sleep
- Helping Babies Sleep Safely (CDC)
- Interactive Sleep Room (NIH)
- Safe Sleep information (NIH)
- Safe Sleep handouts (NIH)
Soothing
- Calm a Fussy Baby (AAP)
- Self-Soothing (AAP)
Helplines
- Fussy Baby Helpline: 1-888-431-BABY (M-F, 10a – 6p ET, available in English & Spanish)
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262), English and Spanish available
- National Parent Helpline: 1-855-427-2736
Family
Food and Nutrition Assistance
Local Resources for Families
Helplines
- 1-855-4A PARENT (1-855-427-2736)
- Emotional support and parenting guidance
Dial 211 Helpline
- Connects you with local family services, financial help, and parenting programs
For Moms
Healthy Eating and Activity
Recipes and Cooking
Healthy Mind
- Postpartum Support International at 1-800-944-4PPD (1-800-944-4773)
