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Step 1
For the first four months the baby is not to have anything but breast milk or formula. Whatever you choose.
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Step 2
At four months you can now introduce infant rice, oatmeal or barley cereal. I call this practice food. The first month they may not get a lot down but the baby is learning how to manage the food with his or her tongue. Mix the cereal with formula or breast milk. Start with it being very runny at first and as your baby gets better at eating the cereal make it thicker.
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Step 3
At five months you can introduce fruits and vegetables. Do this one at a time and only introduce a new food every three days. This will help to pinpoint the cause of a allergic reaction.
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Step 4
At around six month increase to two servings of infant cereal a day. You can also start to add a sippy cup with a few ounces of apple juice and water. She may not be able to hold it and drink out of it the first few months but it is once again practice. You can also introduce stage one meets and yogurts.
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Step 5
At 7-9 months start giving the baby rice, cheerios, and bread to chew on.
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Step 6
8-10 months Start to allow your baby to feed herself using her hands. He or she can have small pieces of cooked fruits and vegetables. You may begin to offer cheeses and soft meets. Use your baby as a guide. If the baby seems like they are not ready try again in a month.
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Step 7
10-12 months continue infant cereal until they are 18 months. Give the baby 4 servings of grains a day and 4 servings of fruits and vegetables including juice. They will need two one ounce servings of proteins a day.
