FOOD GROUP

BIRTH TO ONE YEAR

Milk and Milk Products

Iron Fortified Formula

0-2 mo. – 6 to 8 feedings; 2-4 oz. per feeding

2-3 mo. – 4 to 6 feedings; 4-6 oz. per feeding

3-4 mo. – 5 to 6 feedings; 4-6 oz. per feeding

4-5 mo. – 4 to 5 feedings; 4-6 oz. per feeding

5-6 mo. – 5 to 6 feedings; 4-6 oz. per feeding

6-9 mo. – 4 feedings; 4-6 oz. per feeding

9-12 mo. – 4 feedings; 3-6 oz. per feeding

Not less than 24 oz. of formula to be served in 24-hour period.

Offer small amounts of fluids from a cup after six (6) months.

Meat Group

5-6 Months

Do not begin before 5 months.

Strained beef, lamb, pork, veal, liver, chicken, turkey; well cooked dried beans or peas; cottage cheese.

Start with a teaspoon and increase to 1-4 tablespoon(s) two times daily.

6-9 Months

Continue a variety of tender meats, cheeses, dried beans or peas. Introduce hard cooked egg yolk, starting with ¼ teaspoon. Add more until baby gets all of yolk.

9-12 Months

Continue meats. Whole egg prepared any way except fired may now be given. Flaked fresh, frozen or canned fish without bones may be given.