Use this baby feeding guide to find out what and how much to feed your child in the first year. The amounts are general recommendations only, so don’t worry if your little one eats a bit more or less than suggested. It’s always a good idea to discuss your plan for starting solids with your child’s doctor before getting started.
Also, you don’t have to introduce foods to your child in any special order. If you want to give your baby a taste of tofu at age 6 months, go ahead, even though it’s not listed on our chart until age 8 months. And while baby cereal is a traditional first food in the United States, it’s fine to start with pureed fruits, vegetables, or meat instead. For ideas, check out these best first foods for babies, see our roundup of adventurous first foods, and learn about baby-led weaning (an alternative feeding approach).
How much per day
- Breastfeeding or formula: 4 to 6 feedings (breastfeeding, or 4- to 6-ounce bottles)
- When starting solids, begin with a very small amount of a single-ingredient pureed food (about 1 to 2 teaspoons).
- Gradually increase to 1 to 2 tablespoons. If you’re giving cereal, mix it with breast milk or formula so the consistency isn’t too thick.