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Solid Foods for Your 10-12 Month old Baby - I know what I like and I want to feed myself!

 

Your 10-12 Month old baby has developed a few favorite foods by now. He may also have developed a preference for feeding himself and a distaste for thin runny purees.

 

As we note in our Is my Baby a Picky Eater page, your baby may suddenly begin to refuse to eat. She's simply too busy to stop exploring her world and she may get quite miffed when you put her in her highchair to eat. With her independence growing, she may also begin to show preferences for certain foods and Refuse to be Spoon Fed.

 

don't fretTake heart - this stage of baby feeding, while quite challenging, will soon pass. Let your baby be your guide and try not to get frustrated. It's important for baby to decide the foods she wants to eat. Before you know it, your baby will be eating all the adult foods and enjoying adult meals.

 

As with your 8-10 month old, continue to expand baby's palate with new flavors. Experiment with new spices (8 months old) and new flavorful combinations. Offer your little foodie a yummy chicken curry for example.

Pasta, veggies, and fruit should all be soft cooked and possibly mashed with a fork or masher. (Bananas need only be mashed.)

 

Meats and proteins such as egg yolk, should be cooked and pureed or chopped into small soft bits.  If offering Tofu, you need not cook it first. 

 

Remember, baby will not have molars until sometime around the 12-18 month age range.  Foods should be easily mashed between the gums.

 

How much will your 10 month - 12 month old baby eat?

 

Your 10 month old baby will have a varied appetite. Some days you'll think there is not enough food in the world to fill her belly while other days you'll wonder if she will ever eat another bite. As with the 8-10 month old baby, because you are likely offering her more finger food selections or thicker/chunkier foods, the amount of food eaten appears smaller.

 

Read our Solid Food Chart for the 10 month old - 12 month old baby below:

solid food chart for 10 - 12 months old baby

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AGE/STAGE - Ten to Twelve (10-12) Months old

CEREALS

All grains and pastas! Create your own baby pasta salad with favorite veggies and cheeses.

 

FRUITS

Begin making your own fruit combinations once baby has had several fruits without any reaction(s). Go slowly if introducing citrus fruits now and watch for possible reactions to the acidity.

 

VEGGIES

Soft cooked veggies make for great beginner Baby Finger Foods. Try mixing up a soft cooked and diced veggie medley now. Slowly introduce tomato and other acidic foods; watch for reactions to the acidity.

 

PROTEIN

Between 10-12 months old you should be able to introduce white-fleshed fish and other types of fish if you have not done so already.  Bake fish plain or breaded and offer with steamed veggies for a healthy meal. Salmon makes a great meal for your baby!

 

DAIRY

By 12 months old, baby may be weaning from breast milk or formula to whole milk.  Help ease the change by offering  ½ breast milk  and ½ milk or ½ milk and ½ formula mixed during the first few days of the transition.

Breast-fed babies may also be weaning now. Remember, there is no reason to wean your breastfed baby until baby is ready.
The above chart is a general guideline with solid baby foods that are age appropriate.  Our charts/guidelines are somewhat conservative in nature compared to guidelines from other sources.  We show age-ranges for different foods and we have researched and compiled these charts from various medical authorities such as private pediatricians, the AAP, the AAFP and the WHO. Feel free to print the chart and ask your Pediatrician about the listings and recommendations.  Our visitors say their pediatricians are impressed with our Chart's suitability and accuracy of listings. 

tip You should always consult your baby’s pediatrician before introducing new foods to your baby.  Avoid any suggested foods that may pose an allergy risk for your baby.

 

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Feeding Cheese to Your Baby - Read about Cheese for Your Baby - Ideas and Recipes for Feeding Baby Cottage Cheese and other Cheeses

 

Learn about Introducing Yogurt to Your Baby

 

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Suggested Daily "Milk" Intakes

0-3 Months of age:
Breastfeed every 1-3 hours or Formula 18-40 ounces

4-5 Months of age:
Breastfeed every 2-4 hours or Formula 24-45 ounces

6-8 Months of age:
Breastfeed every 3-4 hours or Formula 24-37 ounces

9-12 Months of age:
Breastfeed every 4-5 hours or Formula 24-31 ounces

Whole Cow Milk, as a drink, should not be introduced until 12 months of age. Learn about Introducing Yogurt and Feeding Cheese to your baby.

compiled from Merck Source

 

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