Feed your baby on demand; this is usually about every 2 1/2- 4 hours. If your baby sleeps more than 5 hours during the day, wake the baby for feedings.
Baby’s First Year
| Age: | Suggested foods to add: |
|---|---|
| Birth | breast milk or iron-fortified formula. (such as Similac or Enfamil) |
| 4-6 months | infant cereal (rice, oats, or barley) |
| 5-7 months | vegetables and fruits. (strained/blended) |
| 6-8 months | cottage cheese, yogurt. strained beans, strained meats, chicken, or fish. egg yolks |
| 7-9 months | other infant cereals (wheat, mixed grains, or high protein). mashed fruits and vegetables , mild cheeses |
| 8-9 months | finger foods (toast squares, cooked vegetables in strips or slices); formula or juice from a cup |
| 10-12 months | Table foods |
| 12 months | commercial pasteurized milk (limit to no more than 24 ounces a day; wean from bottle or breast) |