Once you have determined that it is the right time to start solids the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests around six months of age , you can use an infant cereal or you can jump right into vegetables and fruit via purees or baby-led feeding.
If you do opt for infant cereal, experts usually recommend offering an assortment of grains, as opposed to just rice cereal as the first food you give to your baby.
Always feed cereal with a spoon, not a bottle. After starting with just one or two teaspoons at a time, your baby will likely move up to three or four tablespoons of cereal once or twice a day. Vary the grain source of the cereal oatmeal, barley, wheat, rice so the baby isn't getting the same grain all of the time. You can start other types of baby food at any point and this is a great way to introduce baby to a wider variety of flavors. There is no reason to introduce vegetables before fruit a common myth.
The important thing is to expose your baby to many different flavors. You can start with mild-tasting vegetables and fruit, but don't assume what your baby will like or dislike. Keep in mind that they may need to try a flavor multiple times before they enjoy it. Remember, all flavors are new to them! As with cereal, start with a few teaspoons and then work your way up to three or four tablespoons once or twice a day.
Broadly, most babies eat:. As babies get older, they move through the classic baby food stages and steps , starting with pureed, single ingredient baby foods and gradually moving up to foods that have more texture.
If you started your baby on purees, it can be an exciting time to introduce them to finger foods. Use little to no salt and take care that the texture and shape of foods offered do not promote choking. By eight to nine months of age, babies are quite adept at grasping food and getting it to their mouths. They will likely enjoy feeding themselves. Watch your baby carefully as you offer very small pieces of finger foods, avoiding choking hazards , such as whole grapes, raisins, raw vegetables, and large chunks of cheese.
It's also important to be caught up on baby CPR guidelines. Good finger foods include:. Once your child has mastered eating finger foods, you might introduce a small utensil, along with mixed dishes, to their meals. You can also usually introduce yogurt at this age. By the end of their first year or the beginning of their second year, your baby will likely be eating much of the same food as the rest of the family.
Babies can get most of the vitamins they need from their food. They need:. Just as important as knowing when to start each food is knowing which foods to avoid. Before your baby turns one year old, avoid these foods entirely:. Get it free when you sign up for our newsletter.
American Academy of Pediatrics. Baby's first month: feeding and nutrition. Updated July 10, Breastfeeding: frequently asked questions. Updated September 2, How often and how much should your baby eat? Updated October 29, Amount and schedule of formula feedings. Follow your baby's fullness cues. Transition from one to two meals a day, typically by 8 months.
Over time, add a second food to each meal. The photo above is an example of a meal with two foods. Once you've worked up to two meals with two foods each, aim for a balance of proteins, vegetables, fruits, and grains in her daily diet.
Whenever you introduce a new food, start with a very small amount, a teaspoon or two, to allow your baby to get used to its flavor and texture. Start with a soupy consistency. Gradually add more texture as her eating skills improve. Note: The jars in all photos are standard 4-ounce baby food jars. Cereal and fruit make an easy combination for a morning meal. As your child's eating skills improve, gradually add more texture by dicing or mincing foods. During this period: Continue to give your baby breast milk or formula.
Add morning and afternoon snacks. Some babies this age are happy with breast milk or formula as their snack, while others gravitate toward solid foods. Once you've added a third meal and snacks, your baby will be eating or drinking something about every two to three hours. Continue to aim for a mix of proteins, vegetables, fruits, and grains. Introduce coarser and chunkier textures, for example, by dicing or mincing food instead of pureeing it, and graduate to soft finger foods as your baby's eating skills improve.
Avoid foods with added sugars. Check the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods, and try to steer clear of foods that list 1 gram or more of "Added Sugars. Your child may eat more or less than these amounts.
Talk to his doctor for advice. How much should my baby drink once she starts eating solids? Avoid juice: Juice isn't recommended for babies younger than 12 months. Hungry for more? Age-by-age guide to feeding your baby The worst foods for babies Baby food labels — what you need to know Baby food packaging — what you need to know. Sources BabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. Elizabeth Dougherty.
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Read more on our Vitamin D page. Iron is in breast milk and term babies are born with iron stores in the liver to last months, but many babies are deficient when tested.
Because iron deficiency can cause growth and developmental problems, prevention is worth the effort. How much should my baby eat?
Breast Milk or Infant Formula: 27 to 45 ounces in 24 hours. The amount of breast milk or infant formula your baby drinks will depend on how much he weighs and the amount of foods eaten.
Around 6 months of age, you can expect your baby to eat 3 meals each day. Each meal may consist of about ounces of pureed baby foods. Some babies are ready for pureed foods at 4 months, but others are not ready until 6 months. Do not push your child to eat if he's not ready or desiring to eat. What food do I start with to feed my baby?
Babies prefer a smooth, semi-liquid texture. As he gets older and better at swallowing, he will like a thicker, lumpier texture. Use a baby size spoon to feed your baby. You can offer food one to three times per day, depending on how much your baby enjoys it. Previously rice cereal was recommended as a first food, but in reality the order of foods does not make that much difference. Try foods that have nutritional value, such as vegetables and meats, that your baby enjoys.
It is no longer seen beneficial to wait 3 days between new foods. You can start more than one food in a day, as long as it is not one of the highly allergenic foods egg, nuts, fish.
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