Combined Sample Baby Food Menu & Schedule for Feeding Baby Solid Foods

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Welcome to our Combined Baby Food Menus for babies

from birth to age 12 months.

 

When you read through our sample

menus, it is important to note that not all babies will be eating the same amounts as others,

nor will they be eating the same foods. This is due to the differing ages that babies start solid

foods as well as the fact that all babies are not the same.

 

Do NOT feel as though your baby should be eating solid foods according to any schedule.

 

Your baby will eat as much solid foods as your baby needs - trust your baby cues. Learn

more about how to tell if Your Baby Is Ready For Solids.

Breast Milk and/or Formula are THE MOST IMPORTANT sources of nutrition for your infant

up to 12 months old. Do NOT replace a nursing or bottle-feeding with a solid food meal and

do not feed the solids first until your pediatrician indicates this is right for your baby.

 

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Read our How Much Should My Baby Be Eating article to learn why your baby may eat

more or less than others.

 

We cannot stress enough that all babies are different and your baby may eat more or less

than what is shown on these example charts. This menu and sample schedule outlines

examples and shows ideas for solid foods only. It does not account for, nor does it list, total

daily Breast Milk or Formula intake. See a "Suggested "Milk" chart below. 

 

As always, you should feed your baby according to his or her cues and needs. Always

consult your pediatrician if you are worried that your baby is not receiving proper amounts of

either milk or solid foods.

Many breastfeeding moms supplement with formula as their milk supply may be low for a

variety of reasons. We give kudos to those moms who continue to hang in there and offer

their babies breast milk while supplementing.  Hooray for you. You will find our menu

samples include the use of both breast milk and formula, separately and together as a total

"meal" solution.

 

Baby Menu Sample for Babies 0-3 Months of Age

Breakfast - Breast Milk and/or Formula

Lunch - Breast Milk and/or Formula

Dinner - Breast Milk and/or Formula

Notes: We have included the 3 basic "meals" for example purposes only and we

do not suggest, nor do we imply, that you should limit your infant to 3 meals per

day. ** At this age and stage, most infants are hungry continually and thus are fed

"around the clock" and on demand. The best way to feed your infant is as often as

your baby needs "on demand".

 

 

Baby Menu Sample for Babies (4) 6- 8 Months of Age

Early Morning Awakening -

Breast Milk and/or Formula

Breakfast -

Breast Milk and/or Formula first.

Infant Cereal (Optional) - 1 food cube

Fruit or Vegetable (Optional) - 1 food cube - serve mixed into the cereal or

separately

Lunch -

Breast Milk and/or Formula first.

Infant Cereal (Optional) - 1 food cube

Fruit or Vegetable (Optional) - 1 or 2 food cubes of each, or mix the cubes

together; for example, apples and carrots are Yummy together. Feed with or

without the cereal

 

Snack/Dinner

Breast Milk and/or Formula first.

Fruit or Vegetable (Optional) - 1 food cube

 

Notes:

 

3 Meals a Day? We would like to point out that many infants are not ready to eat 3

"meals" per day until well into the 9-10 month range. Still, many babies may begin

3 "meals" at 7-8 months old. 

 

Feeding Hints: Start out slowly, preparing a tablespoon sized portion of whatever

food you have chosen to begin with. You will probably only manage to have baby

eat 1/2 of the tablespoon sized portion the very first times you begin solids. As

your baby becomes accustomed to eating solids, you will gradually increase the

portion sizes.

 

Pushing Food Out of the Mouth:

Many parents find their babies will push the food out of their mouths on the first

few tries. This is normal however, it may also indicate that your baby is not yet

ready for solid food; only you know your baby and will be able to decide if baby is

truly ready for solids. 

 

** (Optional) accounts for the fact that not all babies between (4)6-8 months of age

will be eating "meals" of any or all of the suggested foods at a given mealtime **

 

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Is my baby eating enough food?

How much solid food a baby will be eating depends on a variety of different things.

 

A baby who began solid foods at 4 months of age will likely be eating more solid foods than the

baby who began to eat solid foods at 6 months old.

A baby who is eating soft diced foods as beginner foods may seem to eat less than the baby who

is being spoon-fed purées. 

How much solid foods a baby will be eating is simply the individual baby's appetite. As with adults,

some babies will eat more than others due to their individual appetites.

Baby Menu Sample for Babies 8-12 Months of Age

Early Morning Awakening -

Breast Milk and/or Formula

Breakfast -

Breast Milk and/or Formula first.

Infant Cereal - 1 food cube

Fruit or Vegetable - 2 or 3 food cubes

Dairy (Optional) - Yogurt - 1 or 2 food cube sized portions (or about 2

tablespoons) Read about Introducing Yogurt to Your Baby

 

Lunch -

Breast Milk and/or Formula first.

Infant Cereal or Other Grain - (Optional) (i.e. pasta, rice) - 1 or 2 food cubes

Meat/Meat-Protein Alternate - (Optional) 1 or 2 food cubes

Fruit or Vegetable - 2 or 3 food cubes of each or mix the cubes together with the

Grain

Example: Rice mixed with Peas served with Pear Sauce on the side

Dairy (Optional) - Yogurt or Cheeses

*A Lunch of Fruits, Veggies and a Protein without grains is an option. A Lunch of a

Grain with Fruits and Veggies without a protein is also an option.

 

Snack/Dinner

Breast Milk and/or Formula first.

Grain (Optional) (i.e. pasta, rice) - 1 or 2 food cubes

Meat/Meat Alternate - (Optional) - 1 food cube

Fruit and/or Vegetable - 2 or 3 food cubes of each or mix the cubes together

Example: Tofu mixed with Avocado served with Applesauce & Blueberries on the

side

Dairy - Yogurt or Cheeses (Optional)

 

Notes:

 

3 Meals a Day? We would like to point out that many infants are not ready to eat 3

"meals" per day until well into the 9-10 month range. Still, many babies may begin

3 "meals" at 7-8 months old. 

 

Please keep in mind that many infants do not begin solids until 6 months of age

and not all babies will be eating the same amounts or food items.

 

There are many infants who may eat 4-6 ounces of food per day at 6 or 7 months

old while others who are just starting solids will be within the 1-2 ounce range.

 

You should follow the menu ideas in keeping with your infant's development and

eating habits as well as your pediatrician's advice.

 

** (Optional) accounts for the fact that not all babies between (4)6-8

months of age will be eating "meals" of any or all of the suggested

foods at a given mealtime **

 

 

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Suggested Daily "Milk" Intakes

0-3 Months of age:

Breastfeed every 1-3 hours or Formula 18-40 ounces

4-5 Months of age:

Breastfeed every 2-4 hours or Formula 24-45 ounces

6-8 Months of age:

Breastfeed every 3-4 hours or Formula 24-37 ounces

9-12 Months of age:

Breastfeed every 4-5 hours or Formula 24-31 ounces

 

Whole Cow Milk, as a drink, should not be introduced until 12 months of age.

Learn about Introducing Yogurt and Feeding Cheese to your baby.

compiled from Merck Source

 

 

More Baby Solid Food and Baby Food Recipe Topics from our Site

 

Transitioning to Sippy Cups between ages 6 months to 12 months.  

Solid Food Stages & Feeding First Solids Month Range of Feeding Stages & Tips for Feeding

First Solid Foods

Introducing Solid Foods by Age Chart for information about what food to avoid and what foods

are appropriate for certain ages.  

How Much Food Should Your Baby Eat? Not as much as you may be thinking. Read our

article and ease your mind.

Is My Baby Ready for Solids? Explore some key signs and points about the readiness for solid

foods, weaning and complementary feedings.

Baby's First Foods Homemade Recipes Yummy Homemade Baby Food Recipes for Baby's

very first weaning foods.

Baby Menu Sample - We have compiled a sample menu schedule of what a baby might be

eating from 4-8 months old and 8-12 months old.  Learn how much milk your baby should be

drinking through all stages and how many food cubes might be offered for a baby meal.

Off-Site Links to learning more about introducing solid foods:

AAP - Breastfeeding for first 6 months of Life

Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk --  AAP Policy

American Academy of Family Physicians - Breastfeeding Position Statement

WHO - CAH Exclusive Breastfeeding

WHO - Summary of Guiding Principles for complementary feeding of the breastfed child

LaLeche League - Solid Foods

JACN - Addition of Solid Foods & Infant Growth

 

 

 

Our menu sample is for example and idea purposes. You should always feed your baby

according to his or her needs and cues and not strictly by any chart or schedule.

Solid Foods for Baby

Solid Food Charts

Ready for Solids

Introducing Solids

4- 6 Months Food Chart

6- 8 Months Food Chart

8- 10 Months Food Chart

10- 12 Months Food Chart

Menus for Baby

Combined Baby Menus

Baby Menus for (4) 6 to 8 Months

Baby Menus for 8 to 12 Months

 

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