An in-depth exploration of infant nutrition's impact on early development, immunity, and health outcomes. Featured articles cover the role of prebiotics in supporting infant immune resilience, benefits of hydrolyzed formulas with reduced protein, and growth comparisons of infants on different feeding regimens. Insights provided on iodine status in breast-fed and formula-fed infants in iodine-sufficient regions, and guidance on cow's milk protein allergies. Topics include diet’s effects on gut microbiota in neonates, the neonatal microbiome's role in pediatric outcomes related to cesarean births, and the survival of human milk immunoglobulins in preterm versus term infants. Discussions extend to the influence of early nutrition on brain development, the microbiota-gut-brain axis, and human milk’s prebiotic and probiotic properties. The "Hot Topics" section addresses complementary feeding strategies, labeling for toddler drinks, and targeted nutrition for food allergy prevention. A comprehensive resource for understanding current research and practices in infant and early childhood nutrition