A day in your growing baby's diet

Here's a sample of what your baby may be eating in a normal day. Please remember that this is just a guide that can be flexible, based on baby's taste, and or appetite. 

Breakfast 

• Breast milk, formula or whole (3.25% M.F) cow's milk

• 4-6 tsp iron fortified infant cereal or toddler cereal bar

• 2-3 tbsp soft, fresh or canned fruit

Mid-morning snack

• undated cracker, 1/2 slice of toast or 1/4 cup dry or puffed unsweetened cereal

• 1-2 tbsp plain yogourt (3.25% M.F), cottage cheese or grated cheese

Lunch

• Breast milk, formula or whole (3.25% M.F) cow's milk

• 2-3 tbsp meat or alternative 

• 3-5 tbsp soft, mashed cooked vegetables

• 3-4 tbsp soft, fresh or canned fruit

Mid-afternoon snack 

• 1 unsalted cracker, 1/2 slice of toast or 1/4 cup dry unsweetened cereal

• 1-2 tbsp plain yogourt (3.25% M.F), cottage cheese or grated cheese

Dinner

• Breast milk, formula or whole (3.25% M.F) cow's milk

• 2-3 tbsp meat or alternative

• 3-5 tbsp soft, mashed cooked vegetables

• 3-4 tbsp soft, fresh or canned fruit

If you tried this guide, let me know how much of the guide you used, and the changes you made.

Have a good night,

Olivia