Tips On…Infant Feeding – 9 to 12 Months

Finger Foods
Offer well-cooked, mashed, soft or bite sized pieces of chicken, turkey, ground beef, cottage cheese, casseroles, egg yolks, noodles, soft fruits or vegetables. Closely supervise what your infant eats.

The Cup
Offer your baby a small unbreakable cup to play with for a few days. Then put an ounce of water, formula or breast milk in the cup and help your child drink from it. Many breast-fed babies learn to take a cup quickly. Avoid letting your infant carry around a cup full of juice between meals.

Intake From 11 To 12 Months
Babies may now eat most of their foods from the table.

Feeding Tips

• Remember to offer your child small servings of food, but offer a second serving if necessary. Large servings tend to discourage children.
• Children have high-energy needs, and they eat small amounts at meals. Children may need to eat every three to four hours.
• Schedule consistent meal and snack times for your infant and family.
• Avoid sweets and chips for snacks. Make more nutritious choices.
• If your child does not like a certain food continue to offer it occasionally. A child's taste for foods may change frequently.
• Introduce a new food along with a food the child likes.