**, 1-6 tablespoons dry infant cereal, mixed with breastmilk or formula, 25-35 oz of breastmilk (~4-5 breastfeeding sessions) or 20-30 oz. Baby cereal (traditionally a baby’s very first food), Not sure if your baby’s ready for solids? Many thanks, This is the most helpful chart I have found after scouring the internet for info and getting info from my doctor’s office! Remember, these charts are a general guide — they’re not set in stone! I started by reading articles on the internet, but I was too confused – every source says something else. WebMD offers a guide to your baby's 8 feeding milestones -- from starting solid foods to sitting in a high chair, to wielding a spoon. – My 8month old seems to have a reaction to banana. Thx! At this age, breastmilk or formula is all a baby needs to be properly nourished. Baby Sleep Patterns Charts - A Must-See For All Parents! Poultry (chicken and turkey), beans, and legumes. Whenever possible, offer your baby finger food at meals. by Emily DeJeu in baby-solid-foods-age, baby-solids-feeding-schedules, baby-solids-how — Last Updated: September 17, 2019, When it comes to starting your baby on solids, the list of “dos” and “don’ts” seems long, doesn’t it? If you click on a product link and make a purchase, The Baby Sleep Site® may (but not always) receive a small commission from the company selling the product, but will not affect your purchase price. We figured her little body knew what was best, she ate a whole lot more than others her age but she wasn’t over weight and was much happier when we just let her eat u til she was fully satisfied. Also, you don't have to introduce foods to your child in any special order. By the way – all the books about feeding baby should have step by step first aid in case of choking as this guide has! But for now, I’d say one of the two approaches above should work well! I'm determined to help you and your family sleep better and thrive. It made my life much easier . Same as above, plus quinoa, wheat, pasta, crackers, bread, bulgar, kasha, and millet. Whole milk, shellfish, nuts, and nut butters can be introduced any time after 12 months. He eats more than my four year old! Nothing working for 16 month old, not even cry-it-out! She is also still nursing every 2 or 3 hours during the day, but sleeps through 9-11 hours a night. This one is obvious: Feeding solids to your baby any earlier will increase her risk of choking. Babies will probably only eat 1/2 of a tablespoon portion of food the very first times you begin solids. 1-2 tablespoons dry infant cereal, mixed with breastmilk or formula. Only offer juice or water if your baby is getting the breastmilk and/or formula he needs each day. You could also offer solids separately from breastmilk or formula, but you’d just want to watch the amounts you offer so as not to interfere with your usual bottle feeding amounts. Often dinner will also include some prunes with apples or banana. . formula (or combination). thank you for your recommendation! Around 8 months, however, you can start mixing foods for more interesting tastes. At this time, we are no longer accepting or answering blog comments but we have many to read at the bottom of our articles (scroll down). Should I bottle feed first, then give solids, or bottle feed after? Same as above, plus tomatoes, citrus fruits, and strawberries. My dear friend told me about S. Urban’s guide, and it made introducing solids to my son so easy. 2-4 tablespoons dry infant cereal, mixed with breastmilk or formula. This seems to be too much according to your chart, am I right? He might eat a whole banana, slice of whole grain bread with pb and 6oz of yogurt with purees mixed in… for breakfast and then be a crank for more food an hour later! She never pulls away to tell me she’s full. (Heads up – you spelled avocado incorrectly on your chart – I hate to point that out and sound like a snob, but your chart is so good! formula (or combination). **, Same as above, except increase “other grains” to 2 servings, 6-8 tablespoons mashed/chopped fruit, or 1/2 cup diced, 6-12 tablespoons mashed/chopped vegetables, or 1/2 – 3/4 cup diced, Your Baby’s Start To Solid Foods: A Comprehensive Guide.