IN THIS ARTICLE
- Baby Age: Birth to 4 months
- Baby Age: 4 to 6 months
- Baby Age: 6 to 8 months
- Baby Age: 8 to 10 months
- Baby Age: 10 to 12 months
Use this 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 cereal is a traditional first food in the United States, it's fine to start with mashed fruits or vegetables instead.