- Milk
- Exclusive breastfeeding or formula
- Solids
- None yet
- Frequency of solids
- —
Feeding your child
What to feed, when to start solids, and how often — from birth to two years.
General guidance only. Every child is different, and babies who were born early or who have a medical condition may need a different plan. Please follow the advice your own pediatrician gives you for your child.
Birth to two years
Feeding care guidelines
A stage-by-stage guide to milk, solids and how often to offer them.
- Milk
- Breast milk or formula, plus solids
- Solids
- 1–2 tablespoons, 2–3× a day
- Frequency of solids
- 2–3× a day
- Milk
- Milk, plus solids
- Solids
- About 3–4× solids, plus finger foods
- Frequency of solids
- 3–4× a day
- Milk
- Milk, plus family food
- Solids
- Balanced meals, plus snacks
- Frequency of solids
- 3–4× a day, plus 1–2 snacks
| Age | Milk | Solids | Frequency of solids |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 months | Exclusive breastfeeding / formula | — | — |
| 6–8 months | Breast / formula + solids | 1–2 tbsp, 2–3× day | 2–3× day |
| 9–11 months | Milk + solids | ~3–4× solids + finger foods | 3–4× day |
| 12–24 months | Milk + family food | Balanced meals + snacks | 3–4× day + 1–2 snacks |
Questions about feeding?
Our pediatricians see feeding and weight-gain concerns every day.