0-4 months

Milk

Breast Milk

On demand
(usually 8-12)

• Nurse baby at least 5-10 minutes on each breast.
• Six wet diapers a day is a good sign.
• There's no need to force baby to finish a bottle.
• Putting baby to bed with a bottle could cause choking!
• Use of the microwave is not recommended.
• Do not prop the bottle while feeding.

OR

Formula*
0-1 month

6-8

2-5 oz.

1-2 months

5-7

3-6 oz.

2-3 months

4-7

4-7 oz.

3-4 months

4-6

6-8 oz.

4-6 months

Milk

Breast Milk OR

4-6

• May need to start baby cereal (iron-fortified).
• Feed only one new cereal each week.
• There's no need to add salt or sugar to cereal.
• May offer baby extra water (up to 6 oz. per day).
• Do not feed baby raw honey before 1 year.

Formula*

4-6

6-8 oz.

Grain

Baby Cereal (iron fortified)

2

1-2 tbsp.

Rice

Oatmeal

Barley

6-8 months

Milk

Breast Milk OR

3-5

• Add strained fruits and vegetables first. Add mashed or finely chopped fruits and vegetables later on.
• Feed only one new fruit or vegetable every 3-5 days.
• Take out of the jar the amount of food for one feeding. Refrigerate the remaining food.

Formula*

3-5

6-8 oz.

Grain

Baby Cereal (iron fortified)

2

2-4 tbsp.

Bread

Offer

1/2 slice

Crackers

2 crackers

Fruit

Fruit

2

2-3 tbsp.

Fruit Juice (optional)

1

3 oz. (from cup)

Vegetable

Vegetable

2

2-3 tbsp.

8-12 months

Milk

Breast Milk OR

3-43-4

• Add strained or finely chopped meats now.
• Feed only one new meat every 3-5 days.
• Wait until baby's first birthday to feed egg whites. Some babies are sensitive to the egg white. It's okay to give baby the yolks.
• Be patient. Babies make a mess when they feed themselves.
• Always taste heated foods before feeding them to baby.
• Do not feed baby nuts, peanut butter, shellfish, whole wheat or raw honey before 1 year.

Formula*

Offer

6-8 oz.

Cheese

1/2 oz.

Plain Yogurt

1/2 cup

Cottage Cheese

1/4 cup

Grain

Baby Cereal (iron fortified)

2-3

2-4 tbsp.

Bread OR

2-3

1/2 slice

Crackers

2 crackers

Fruit

Fruit

2

3-4 tbsp.

Fruit Juice

1

3 oz. (from cup)

Vegetable

Vegetables

2-3

3-4 tbsp.

Meat

chicken, beef, pork, cooked, dried beans OR egg yolks  

2

3-4 tbsp.

12-24 months

Milk

Whole milk, yogurt

4

1/2 cup

• Add whole milk now.
• Offer small portions and never force your toddler to eat.
• "Food jags" are common now. Don't make a big deal out of them.
• Respect your toddler's likes and dislikes.
• Offer rejected foods again.
• Make meals fun and interesting. Serve colorful foods that are crunchy, smooth, or warm.
• Toddlers need meals and snacks. Feed your toddler at least 2 snacks every day.

Cheese

1/2 oz

Cottage Cheese

1/4 cup

Grain

Cereal, pasta, or rice

6

1/4 cup

Bread, muffins, rolls

1/2 slice

Crackers

2 crackers

Fruit

Cooked or juice

2

3 oz.

Whole

1/2 medium

Vegetable

Cooked or juice

3

3 oz.

Whole

1/2 medium

Meat

fish, chicken, turkey, beef, pork

2

1 oz.

Cooked dried beans or peas

1/4 cup

Egg

1

* If you are bottle feeding, use iron-fortified formula.

Don't worry if your baby eats a little more or less than this guide suggests. The suggested serving sizes are only guidelines to help you get started.