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Healthy eating: why it’s time to stop cleaning your plate

Health experts agree that enforcing a “clean your plate” rule — regardless of a child’s age — isn’t always good for healthy eating.

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What is post traumatic feeding disorder?

Post traumatic feeding or eating disorders are behaviors exhibited when an infant relates a painful or frightening experience with eating.

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What you need to know about the latest baby formula recall and shortage

Information about the latest baby formula recall and resulting formula shortage, including tips on how to cope with the shortage.

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Gluten-free diets and recipes

The Celiac Disease Program at Children’s National Hospital has created a series of videos with gluten-free recipes for foods your kids will devour.

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Is baby-led weaning a safe way to feed your infant?

Baby-led weaning is a term that describes a way to introduce solid foods to babies, and it skips the puree or mushy-food phase.