Remember that the amount your baby eats will vary. Each baby is different. This is only a guide.
Early Morning
- Give feedings as needed
Breakfast
- Breast milk or 7-8 ounces (210-240 mL) iron-fortified formula
- 4-6 tbsp (60-90 mL) iron-fortified infant cereal
- 2-3 tbsp (30-45 mL) mashed fruit
Snack
- Small pieces of toast, bread, crackers, roti or pita
Lunch
- Breast milk or 7-8 ounces (210-240 mL) iron-fortified formula
- 2-4 tbsp (30-60 mL) mashed vegetable
- 2-3 tbsp (30-45 mL) mashed fruit
- 2-4 tbsp (30-60 mL) mashed or finely chopped meat or alternatives
Afternoon
- Breast milk or 7-8 ounces (210-240 mL) iron-fortified formula
Supper
- 4-6 tbsp (60-90 mL) iron-fortified infant cereal or 2-4 tbsp (30-60 mL) mashed or finely chopped meat or alternatives
- 2-4 tbsp (30-60 mL) mashed fruit
- 2-4 tbsp (30-60 mL) mashed vegetable
Evening
- Breast milk or 7-8 ounces (210-240 mL) iron-fortified formula
- Small pieces of toast, bread, crackers, roti or pita if desired
Sample Menu 9-12 Months
(Remember that the amount your baby eats will vary. Each baby is different. This is only a guide)
Early Morning
- Give feedings as needed
Breakfast
- 2-4 tbsp (30-60 mL) soft fruit
- 4-6 tbsp (60-90 mL) iron-fortified infant cereal
- 2-3 ounces (60-90 mL) homogenized milk from a cup
Morning
- Breast milk or 7-8 ounces (210-240 mL) iron-fortified formula or homogenized milk
- Unsweetened dry cereal or 1/2 slice dry toast
Lunch
- 2-4 tbsp (30-60 mL) chopped meat or alternatives
- 2-4 tbsp (30-60 mL) chopped vegetable
- 2-4 tbsp (30-60 mL) soft fruit
- 2-3 ounces (60-90 mL) homogenized milk from a cup
Afternoon
- Breast milk or 7-8 ounces (210-240 mL) iron-fortified formula or homogenized milk
- Cubes of soft cheese
Supper
- 2-4 tbsp (30-60 mL) chopped meat or alternatives
- 2-4 tbsp (30-60 mL) cooked rice or pasta
- 2-4 tbsp (30-60 mL) chopped vegetable
- 2-4 tbsp (30-60 mL) soft fruit or yogurt or cottage cheese
- 2-3 ounces (60-90 mL) homogenized milk from a cup
Evening
- Breast milk or 7-8 ounces (210-240 mL) iron-fortified formula
- Small pieces of toast, bread or crackers
Night
- Give feedings as needed
