Follow a healthy
Solid Feeding Plan

The time to start solid feeding is not based solely on the baby's age. Every baby develops at different speeds. When your baby is 4-6 months old, watch for these signs of readiness:
1. The baby continues to be hungry after 32 ounces of formula or after more than 8 breast feedings.
2. The baby can sit with support.

Formula and breast milk will continue to be the main source of nutrition for the first year, while solids will compliment formula or breast milk.

Introduce one solid food item to check for reactions to the food. Wait about 3 days before introducing a new solid food item. Start with one tablespoon of iron fortified rice cereal mixed with 4-5 tablespoons of formula or breast milk. Increase this to two tablespoons of cereal on the second day and 3 tablespoons on the third day. Increase the amount at the baby's pace and add other grains one at a time.

When the baby is 6-9 months old, add mashed single vegetables, mashed single fruits and pureed meat.

When the baby is 9-12 months old, add soft breads, soft cooked vegetables, soft peeled fruits or canned fruits and soft lean meats.

Fruit juice can be introduced once the baby is 6 months old. It is recommended to use 100% juice and give the baby not more than 4-6 ounces per day.

Let the baby determine the pace and the amount of solid food. Let the baby eat as much as she wants and stop feeding, when she shows you that she is done.

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