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Print this chart
for your reference! Please be sure to verify this with your Pediatrician!
Remember to wait at least 3 days after introducing a food to watch for
allergies before introducing another new food. Also remember that breast
milk or formula should continue to be the main source of nutrition for
the first year.
Foods for 4-6 month olds:
Food should be
only slightly thicker than breast milk or formula. All should be cooked
and strained (except bananas).
| Food |
Nutritional
Value |
Date
Introduced |
Reactions |
| Rice
Cereal |
protein,
carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, potassium, B vitamins |
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| Oatmeal
Cereal |
protein,
carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, potassium, B vitamins |
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| Barley
Cereal |
protein,
carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, potassium, B vitamins |
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| Sweet
Potatoes |
carbohydrates,
calcium, potassium, vitamin A |
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| Banana |
carbohydrates,
calcium, potassium, vitamin C |
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| Pear |
carbohydrates,
potassium |
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| Peach |
carbohydrates,
potassium, vitamin A |
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| Apricot |
carbohydrates,
fiber, vitamins A and C, potassium, calcium |
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| Avacado |
fat, fiber,
potassium, vitamin A |
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| Plums |
carbohydrates,
vitamins A and C, fiber, calcium, potassium |
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Foods for 6-7 month olds:
Food can be the
consistency of thick cream. Mild, soft fruits may be given raw.
| Food |
Nutritional
Value |
Date
Introduced |
Reactions |
| Whole
Milk Yogurt |
calcium,
vitamin D |
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| Squash |
carbohydrates,
calcium, potassium, vitamin A |
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| Tofu |
protein,
fat, carbohydrates, fiber, iron, calcium |
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| Cottage
Cheese |
calcium,
vitamin D |
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| Egg
Yolk (no egg whites)* |
protein,
fat, calcium, iron, vitamin A |
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| Carrots |
potassium,
carbohydrates, vitamin A, calcium |
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| Green
Beans |
calcium,
potassium, vitamins A and C, carbohydrates |
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| Peas |
protein,
carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamins A and B |
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| Potatoes |
carbohydrates,
vitamin C, calcium |
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Foods for 8-11 month
olds:
Gradually increase
thickness and chunkiness. Begin to offer soft finger foods.
| Food |
Nutritional
Value |
Date
Introduced |
Reactions |
| Cheese |
protein,
fat, calcium |
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| Applesauce/Apples |
carbohydrates,
vitamin C, calcium |
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| Broccoli |
calcium,
fiber, potassium, vitamins A and C |
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| Zucchini |
calcium,
phosphorus, potassium, vitamin A |
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| Cantaloupe |
carbohydrates,
vitamin C, potassium |
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| Fish |
protein,
fat, vitamins A and E, potassium |
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| Chicken |
protein,
fat, calcium, potassium |
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| Turkey |
protein,
fat, iron, calcium |
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| Beef |
protein,
fat, iron, potassium |
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| Veal |
protein,
fat, calcium, iron, potassium |
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Foods for 12 month &
up:
| Food |
Nutritional
Value |
Date
Introduced |
Reactions |
| Strawberries* |
carbohydrates,
vitamins A and C, fiber, calcium, iron, potassium |
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| Raspberries |
carbohydrates,
vitamin C, fiber, calcium, potassium |
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| Oranges* |
carbohydrates,
vitamins A and C, fiber, calcium, potassium |
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| Egg
Whites* |
protein,
fat, calcium, iron, vitamin A |
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| Cow's
Milk |
calcium,
vitamin D |
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| Tomatoes* |
vitamin
C |
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| Honey* |
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| Peanut
Butter* |
protein,
fat |
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*Most
Pediatricians recommend caution when introducing these foods as there
is a possibility of allergic reaction.
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