A member asked:

My son is 7 months old how much baby food, cereal, and bottles should he have each day? i don't know how to balance them out?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Ecaterina Sartina answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

2 solid feeds/day : Bm/ formula: 3-5 feeds/day or 30-32 oz/day; alternate with solid food. 1 new food at a time. Dry inf. Cereal + iron: 3-5 tbs. Single grain iron fortified cereal mixed with formula; fruits: 2-3 tbs., plain, strained/2 times per day; vegi: 2-3 tbs., plain, strained/2 times/day; meats:1-2 tbs., strained x 2 times/day; juices, vit c fortified: 4-6 oz. From a cup; snaks: arrowroot cookies, toast, crac.

Answered 12/9/2013

5.3k views

Thank

They Tell You: If while feeding, you have to ask the baby to eat, they are done. And i recommend the solids first at this age then offer the bottle.

Answered 5/17/2015

4.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more