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The Newborn, Infant, and Early Childhood Nutrition resources for Patient Care were developed to provide pediatricians and other pediatric clinicians with key information and guidance on nutrition, drawn from the most current AAP policies, guidelines, and research. This resource serves as a quick reference to stay current with the most important aspects of nutrition and nutrition-related conditions when working with patients and families.

 

Overview

This resource serves as a quick reference to stay current with the most important aspects of nutrition and nutrition-related conditions when working with patients and families.

Nutrition Advocacy

Promoting healthy nutrition in pediatric practice involves educating families, communities, and peers.

Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies Digital Tool

Explore deficiency states, risk factors, recommended intake, therapeutic dosages, and diagnostic tests.

Optimizing Nutrition for Newborns, Infants and Children

Health Assessment and Promotion

Nutrition is a key part of prenatal and postnatal health supervision visits. Explore topics to discuss during prenatal, newborn and well-child visits.

Nutrition Assessment Tools

Measurement and assessment tools for newborns, infants and children.

Breastfeeding

For the best health outcomes, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for approximately 6 months followed by continued breastfeeding with complementary foods for at least 2 years and beyond as mutually desired.

Nutrition for VLBW Infants and Newborns

Feeding problems and nutritional concerns of VLBW newborns and infants.

Nutrition-Related Illnesses and Concerns

Conditions Often Associated With Breastfeeding

Guidance on addressing hypoglycemia, breastfeeding jaundice and breast milk jaundice.

Feeding Issues

Common feeding problems in newborns and infants.

Food Allergies and Intolerances

Description, testing and treatment for common food allergies and intolerances in newborns and infants.

Osteopenia

Prevalence, diagnosis and treatment of osteopenia, which is common in infants born preterm.

Undernutrition

Although the term failure to thrive is common, inadequate growth is more accurately termed undernutrition or malnutrition.

Pediatric Dyslipidemia

Preventing coronary artery disease begins with appropriate diagnosis in childhood.

Additional Resources

Cultural Differences in Infant Feeding

Parents base their infant feeding decisions on multiple factors, including their own experiences, socioeconomic circumstances, and cultural beliefs.

Infant Feeding Resources for Parents and Child Care Personnel

AAP resources to share with parents and other caregivers.

Policy Statements and Reports

AAP information to guide clinical practice and advocacy.

The development of this resource was made possible with support from Abbott. The AAP maintains full independence in its editorial and strategic activities. Financial supporters have no influence over AAP content, policies, or leadership decisions.

Last Updated

02/23/2026

Source

American Academy of Pediatrics