Sample Menus 6-12 Months

Remember that the amount your baby eats will vary. Each baby is different. This is only a guide.

Early Morning

• Give feedings as needed

Breakfast

• Breast milk or 7-8 ounces (210-240 mL) iron-fortified formula
• 4-6 tbsp (60-90 mL) iron-fortified infant cereal
• 2-3 tbsp (30-45 mL) mashed fruit

Snack

• Small pieces of toast, bread, crackers, roti or pita

Lunch

• Breast milk or 7-8 ounces (210-240 mL) iron-fortified formula
• 2-4 tbsp (30-60 mL) mashed vegetable
• 2-3 tbsp (30-45 mL) mashed fruit
• 2-4 tbsp (30-60 mL) mashed or finely chopped meat or alternatives

Afternoon

• Breast milk or 7-8 ounces (210-240 mL) iron-fortified formula

Supper

• 4-6 tbsp (60-90 mL) iron-fortified infant cereal or 2-4 tbsp (30-60 mL) mashed or finely chopped meat or alternatives
• 2-4 tbsp (30-60 mL) mashed fruit
• 2-4 tbsp (30-60 mL) mashed vegetable

Evening

• Breast milk or 7-8 ounces (210-240 mL) iron-fortified formula
• Small pieces of toast, bread, crackers, roti or pita if desired

Sample Menu 9-12 Months

(Remember that the amount your baby eats will vary. Each baby is different. This is only a guide)

Early Morning

• Give feedings as needed

Breakfast

• 2-4 tbsp (30-60 mL) soft fruit
• 4-6 tbsp (60-90 mL) iron-fortified infant cereal
• 2-3 ounces (60-90 mL) homogenized milk from a cup

Morning

• Breast milk or 7-8 ounces (210-240 mL) iron-fortified formula or homogenized milk
• Unsweetened dry cereal or 1/2 slice dry toast

Lunch

• 2-4 tbsp (30-60 mL) chopped meat or alternatives
• 2-4 tbsp (30-60 mL) chopped vegetable
• 2-4 tbsp (30-60 mL) soft fruit
• 2-3 ounces (60-90 mL) homogenized milk from a cup

Afternoon

• Breast milk or 7-8 ounces (210-240 mL) iron-fortified formula or homogenized milk
• Cubes of soft cheese

Supper

• 2-4 tbsp (30-60 mL) chopped meat or alternatives
• 2-4 tbsp (30-60 mL) cooked rice or pasta
• 2-4 tbsp (30-60 mL) chopped vegetable
• 2-4 tbsp (30-60 mL) soft fruit or yogurt or cottage cheese
• 2-3 ounces (60-90 mL) homogenized milk from a cup

Evening

• Breast milk or 7-8 ounces (210-240 mL) iron-fortified formula
• Small pieces of toast, bread or crackers

Night

• Give feedings as needed