MEAL

Ages 0-4

Months

Ages 4-8

Months

Ages 8-12

Months

BREAKFAST

Infant Formula (iron fortified)

4-6 ounces

6-8 ounces

6-8 ounces*

Infant Cereal (iron fortified)

0

1-3 tablespoons

2-4 tablespoons

SNACK (Supplement)

Infant Formula (iron fortified)

4-6 ounces

2-4 ounces

2-4 ounces

or full strength fruit

0

2-4 ounces

2-4 ounces

or whole fluid milk

0

0

2-4 ounces

Enriched or whole-grain bread

0

0-¼ slice**

0-¼ slice**

or cracker-type product (suitable for infants)

0

0-2 crackers**

0-2 crackers**

LUNCH OR SUPPER

Infant Formula (iron fortified)

4-6 ounces

6-8 ounces

6-8 ounces*

Infant Cereal (iron fortified)

0

1-2 tablespoons

strained fruit and/or vegetable (to total)

0

1-2 tablespoons

3-4 tablespoons

Strained meat, fish, poultry, or egg yolk

0

0-1 tablespoon**

1-4 tablespoons

or cheese

0

0-½ ounce**

½-2 ounces

or cottage cheese, cheese food, or cheese spread

0

0-1 ounce**

1-4 ounces

  *or 6-8 ounces of whole milk and 0-3 ounces of full strength fruit juice

**These items are suggested, not required. Parents should ask their doctor if they have questions about what their baby should eat.