Nutrition

Suggested Feeding Schedule for Term Infants

Irvine Pediatric Guides

1 MONTH Breast milk on demand, nurse 10-20 minutes on each breast. If problem arises, consult physician.
Formula: 1 ½ to 3 ounces very 3-4 hours initially (16-20 ounces a day)
2 MONTHS Breast milk on demand.
Formula: 24-28 ounces a day
3 MONTHS Breast milk on demand.
Formula: 30-32 ounces a day.
4-6 MONTHS Rice cereal with a spoon. Start rice cereal following the instructions on the box. Start with one feeding per night then, after several weeks, give morning and night. Ratio cereal 3oz fluid to I tablespoon cereal.
5-7 MONTHS Breast milk or 30-32 ounces of formula with iron. Up to 4-6 Tablespoons of rice cereal/meal in morning an eve. 4-6 Tablespoons of vegetables mid-day. Begin with yellow vegetables, (carrots, squash or sweet potatoes), then green vegetables. One new food per week.
6-8 MONTHS Breast milk or 24-32 ounces of formula with iron. Up to 6-8 Tablespoons cereal morning and evening.
2-4 Tablespoons fruit per day.
6-8 Tablespoons vegetables per day.
Water, formula, breast milk in a cup.
8-10 MONTHS Breast milk or 24-32 ounces of formula with iron. Up to 6-8 Tablespoons cereal.
6 Tablespoons fruit per day.
8-10 Tablespoons vegetables per day.
1-2 Tablespoons meat-stage 2 per day.
9-10 MONTHS 0-4 ounces juice in a cup.
Some table food. (see other list)
10-12 MONTHS Breast milk or 16-32 ounces of formula with iron
12-14 Tablespoons vegetables.
8 Tablespoons fruit.
3 Tablespoons cereal.
4 ounces juice.
1 ½ cup potato, rice, noodle or spaghetti.

The following foods may irritate the digestive system: Pastries, fatty foods, highly spiced foods, fried foods and gravies.

NO HONEY UNTIL> 1YR OF AGE DUE TO INFANTILE BOTULISM

Suggestions for Feeding Infants

  1. Breast feed as long as desired. Infants should start a cup at approximately 6-9 months, water, formula, or breast milk.
  2. It is recommended that the infant remain on the breast or formula for the first year, at which time a choice of milk may be discussed with the physician.
  3. Hold the infant while feeding. Do not prop the bottle, as the baby could choke! Do not put the baby to bed with a bottle because this could result in tooth decay or ear infections.
  4. When introducing new foods, serve only one new food per week so that you may watch for any allergic reaction. If symptoms such as rash or diarrhea appear notify your physician.
  5. The least allergenic solids foods are offered first. Generally, in order, as follows: Rice cereal, Vegetables, Fruits and Juices.
  6. Use a spoon to feed solids.
  7. Prepared homemade baby foods without the use of salt, sugar or spices.
  8. Keep regular check ups to see if your baby is gaining weight properly.
  9. Finger foods are recommended when your baby can sit in a high chair.

9-10 Months

Yogurt Soft Bread Pancakes
Mild cheese Very lean ground beef Cheese string, cheddar swiss
Large curd cottage cheese Rice  
Pasta Ripe banana Salmon fillet
Dry cereals (cheerios/corn bran) Potatoes Halibut
Grilled cheese Fresh peeled fruit Tofu
Small pieces of chicken Meat cubed Cooked carrots
Gerber Puffs—sweet potato or fruit Slices of soft fruit Vegetables such as green or wax beans, squash

WATCH FOR BONES IN FISH, SEA BASS, SWORDFISH, SHARK, TUNA, MACKERAL HAVE MERCURY—PLEASE AVOID

NOTE: YOUR CHILD SHOULD NOT WALK AND EAT AT THE SAME TIME!!

THE FOLLOWING FOOD MAY CAUSE CHOKING: berries, candies, corn, nuts, popcorn, grapes, olives, raisins, hard carrots or hot dogs cut in quarters—Avoid until 4 years of age.

THE FOLLOWING FOOD MAY CAUSE ALLERGY: chocolate, cocoa, orange juice, strawberries, or shellfish, corn and egg—Avoid the first year.

Over 3 years old introduce peanut butter and nuts if negative family history allergies.

Age 6 mo Poly Vi Sol with iron, 1 dropper a day.
Age 4weeks-6 months Breastfed Tri Vi Sol with iron, 1 dropper a day.

HEALTHY EATERS MAY NOT NEED VITAMINS

Nutritional Clinics for Overweight Children

  1. CHOC Nutrition- Located at CHOC in Orange. It is covered by Insurances. If HMO, it requires a referral. Call CHOC Hospital at (714) 532- 8455
  2. Weigh Cool- Located at Mission Hospital. It is a 6 week program and offered 3 times per year. For children 8-12 years of age. It is not covered by insurance. It costs $250-$350. Instruction is provided to parents and children and classes are taught by dieticians, exercise physiologists, and behavior therapists. Call (949) 364-9636 for next available class.
  3. Food for Thought- Located at Mission Hospital. It is a 6 week program and offered 3 times per year. For children older than 12 years of age. It is not covered by insurance. It costs $250-$350. There are 6 sessions working one-on-one with a dietician, exercise physiologist and behavior therapist. Call (949) 964-9636 for next available class.
  4. Mission Center for Sports and Wellness- Located at Mission Hospital. Dieticians are available to see children of any age. They do not bill insurances, but parents may bill their insurance on their own. Call (949) 364-9636 for appointment.
  5. Saddleback Nutrition Counseling- Located at Saddleback Hospital. Dieticians are available for children of any age. They do not bill insurances, but parents may bill their insurance on their own. Call (949) 452-7255 for appointment.

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