Guide to feeding your baby

Use this guide to find out what and how much to feed your child at every stage of development from birth to 12 months. (See toddler article for guidance on feeding children over 12 months.)

- don't have to introduce foods to your child in any particular order
- you may want to give your baby a taste of tofu at age 6 mths, even though it's recommended at age 8 mths
- it was once considered important to wait until age 1 or even age 3 before introducing highly allergenic foods like eggs, fish, and peanuts
- experts now believe that postponing these foods doesn't prevent food allergies.

Age: 0 to 4 mths

Feeding behavior

• Rooting reflex helps your baby turn toward a nipple to find nourishment

What to feed

• Breast milk or formula ONLY

Feeding tip

• Your baby's digestive tract is still developing, so no solid food for now