As your baby grows it is important to continue to introduce a variety of tastes, colors and textures. Be sure to match the food’s texture to the baby’s developmental age.
6-7 months: Pureed, smooth and mashed foods
8 to 9 months: Grated, minced, diced or chopped Foods
10 to 12 months: Soft, finely-chopped foods, or foods that soften in the mouth like cereal or unsalted, whole grain crackers
To be sure your baby is getting all of the recommended energy, vitamins and minerals from what they eat, be sure to include 3 to 4 food groups at every meal.
6 to 8 Months
Grains: 4 Tablespoons
Fruit: 4 Tablespoons
Vegetables: 4 Tablespoons
Meat and beans: 1 Tablespoon
Breast milk or formula: 24-32 ounces
8 to 10 Months
Grains: 1/3 cup
Fruit: 1/2 cup
Vegetables: 1/3 cup
Meat and beans: 1 to 2 Tablespoons
Breast milk or formula: 24-32 ounces
10 to 12 Months
Grains: 1/3 cup
Fruit: 1 cup
Vegetables: 2/3 cup
Meat and beans: 2 to 4 Tablespoons
Breast milk or formula: 20-32 ounces
Iron-rich Foods
Protect your child from iron-deficiency anemia by providing iron-rich foods. Remember, if you are serving a plant-source of iron, try to also include a food high in vitamin C.
Vitamins and Minerals: Iron in Your Diet
Foods High in Iron from Animals
Beef
Chicken
Turkey
Fish
Foods High in Iron from Plants
Breakfast cereals enriched with iron
Cooked kidney beans, peas and lentils
Tofu
Potato
Broccoli
Spinach
Foods High in Vitamin C
Bell peppers
Dark, leafy green vegetables (spinach, kale)
Kiwi
Broccoli
Berries
Citrus fruit (oranges)
Tomatoes
Green peas
