DS had an evaluation at the WIC office, today. While we were there, we had to meet with the nutritionist. Got a handout that lists recommended amounts of each food group, for ages 8-12 mos. (According to the US govt.) Thought it might be helpful for someone. No scanner, so I'll just copy it...
8-10 Months
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BF 4 or more feedings/24 hrs
or
formula 24-32oz (offer cup)
Cereal & Breads
+ All varieties of plain, boxed infant cereal
2-3 tablespoons (dry measure), twice a day
+ soft breads such as plain bagels, rolls & muffins or unsweetened dry cereal
2-3 small servings
Fruit Juices
+ 100% fruit juice w/ Vitamin C
offer in child-size cup
1-2oz, twice a day
Vegetables
+ cooked, mashed vegetables
+ soft, bite-size pieces
3-4 tablespoons, twice a day
Fruits
+ peeled, soft, fresh fruits, or fruits canned in water or juice, such as bananas, pears & peaches
+ soft, bite-size pieces, no seeds
3-4 tablespoons, twice a day
Protein Foods
+ well-cooked, bite-sized pieces of meat, poultry or fish
mild cheese
+ cooked beans, egg yolk, cottage cheese
2-3 tablespoons a day
Water
2-4oz, twice a day
10-12 Months
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BF 3 or more feedings/24 hrs
or
formula 16-24oz (offer cup)
Cereal & Breads
+ unsweetened dry cereal, toast, crackers, bread, bagels,
rolls, plain muffins, rice and noodles
2-3 small servings
Fruit Juices
+ 100% fruit juice w/ Vitamin C
offer in child-size cup
2oz, twice a day
Vegetables
+ cooked, mashed vegetables
+ soft, bite-size pieces
1/4 cup, twice a day
Fruits
+ peeled, soft, fresh fruitssuch as bananas, pears & peaches, melons, pineapples
+ canned fruit in water or juice
+ soft, bite-size pieces, no seeds
1/4 cup, twice a day
Protein Foods
+ strips of tender lean meats, chicken, fish, ground or chopped meats, and cheese strips
1 oz or 1/4 cup, twice a day
Water
2-4oz, twice a day
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Can't say I agree with all of it, but it gives you a general idea.
