A Infant Feeding

Section 390.TABLE A   Infant Feeding FOOD GROUP BIRTH TO ONE YEAR Milk and Milk Products Iron Fortified Formula 0-2 mo. – 6 to 8 feedings; 2-4 oz. per feeding 2-3 mo. – 4 to 6 feedings; 4-6 oz. per feeding 3-4 mo. – 5 to 6 feedings; 4-6 oz. per feeding 4-5 mo. – 4 to 5 feedings; 4-6 oz. per feeding 5-6 mo. – 5 to 6 feedings; 4-6 oz. per feeding 6-9 mo. – 4 feedings; 4-6 oz. per feeding 9-12 mo. – 4 feedings; 3-6 oz. per feeding Not less than 24 oz. of formula to be served in 24-hour period. Offer small amounts of fluids from a cup after six (6) months. Meat Group 5-6 Months Do not begin before 5 months. Strained beef, lamb, pork, veal, liver, chicken, turkey; well cooked dried beans or peas; cottage cheese. Start with a teaspoon and increase to 1-4 tablespoon(s) two times daily. 6-9 Months Continue a variety of tender meats, cheeses, dried beans or peas. Introduce hard cooked egg yolk, starting with ¼ teaspoon. Add more until baby gets all of yolk. 9-12 Months Continue meats. Whole egg prepared any way except fired may now be given. Flaked fresh, frozen or canned fish without bones may be given.