Galveston County Daily News, Jan. 14, 2009 In their weekly Keeping Kids Healthy column, Drs. Sally Robinson and Keith Bly provide advice on proper nutrition during a baby's first year or two when he or she is completing development begun in the womb. "Every baby and child needs a supply of what are termed "essential fatty acids" - in health store talk, omega 6 and omega 3 oils. These fatty acids are termed "essential" because the human body cannot manufacture them and because an insufficient supply of omega 6 fatty acids can lead to growth failure and eventual death. Too little omega 3 fatty acids may lead to slow infant development and heart disease."