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Your baby’s brain is growing at an incredible pace—especially in the first few years of life. The food your baby eats during this time can play a big role in supporting memory, learning, and overall brain function. From breast milk and formula to first bites of solids, choosing the right food for infant brain development can help lay the foundation for your baby’s brain.
Check out the Brain and Growth Development Timeline
| What to Look For | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| DHA, ARA, Iron, Choline, and MFGM | Key nutrients that support brain growth and cognitive development |
| Breast milk and formula with MFGM | Supports brain development |
Nutrition supports your baby's brain growth from billions of new brain cells, to stronger connections for learning, problem-solving, and memory.
Healthy fats, iron, and certain vitamins and minerals play a direct role in building the brain’s structure and powering communication between brain cells.
Here are some of the most important nutrients to support early brain growth:
Let’s take a look at the best brain-supporting foods by age group.
At this stage, breast milk or formula is the most important source of nutrition.
What is Lactoferrin & MFGM in Formula?
Once your baby is ready to try solids, breast milk and/or formula may remain baby’s primary source of nutrition and continue to support brain development. You can also try introducing these brain-healthy foods:
See our guide to Introducing Solids to Your Baby
Feeding your baby isn’t just about filling their tummy—it’s about fueling a lifetime of possibilities. Early nutrition plays a powerful role in shaping how your baby’s brain grows and develops, supporting everything from attention span to problem-solving skills and future learning.
By offering foods rich in DHA, iron, choline, and other brain-boosting nutrients, you’re doing more than nourishing their body—you’re building the foundation for every milestone to come.
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