Morning snack-croissant and a orange Lunch- , grilled cheese, carrots, apple sauce Afternoon snack- banana bread	Morning snack-Bagel and strawberries Lunch-Spaghetti and meatballs with peas and kiwi Afternoon snack-Milk, teddy grams	Morning snack -Rice crisps and a banana Lunch-Pizza, salad, pear ,bread Afternoon snack-Rice cake and apple sauce	Morning snack-English muffin and apple Lunch-Chicken pot pie, Bread and orange Afternoon snack-grapes and crackers and cheese	Morning snack- pear, cheerios and raisins Lunch-Ham and cheese sandwich with veggies and pine apple Afternoon snack- graham crackers and yogurt
Morning snack-Peanut butter toast and an apple Lunch-Meatloaf and mashed potatoes with carrots, bread and butter Afternoon snack-Wheat Thins	Morning snack- Pancakes and raisins Lunch-Peanut butter and jelly, grapes and apple sauce Afternoon snack- Pretzels	Morning snack-English muffin with a pear Lunch- Turkey, salad and carrots Afternoon snack-celery sticks and cream cheese	Morning snack- Cinnamon toast, pears Lunch-Pizza, oranges and pine apple Afternoon snack- Cookies and yogurt	Morning snack- Raisins and oatmeal Lunch-Fish sticks and potatoes, carrots, bread and butter Afternoon snack- Oatmeal cookie
Morning snack-Bowl of cereal with banana and strawberry Lunch-Chicken nuggets and fries with carrots Afternoon snack-Zebra cakes and a banana	Morning snack-Eggs, grapes and toast Lunch-Hotdog, corn and potato puffs Afternoon snack-pear, and animal crackers	Morning snack-Waffles and raisins Lunch-Egg salad, fruit cocktail and an apple Afternoon snack- fruit salad	Morning snack- Cinnamon rolls and fruit cup Lunch-Cheese burger with green beans and fries Afternoon snack-home made cookies	Morning snack- French toast and grapes Lunch-English muffin pizza and apple sauce with carrots Afternoon snack-Wheat thins and raisins

Menu for 4-9 Month Old Infants

This pattern is only a guide. Some babies won't want this much. Others will be hungrier and need a bit more. Start with the smaller quantities and work up to the larger amounts when your baby seems ready for more food. Remember to offer the solid foods after nursing or feeding formula.

4-5 Months

Meal Times	Serving Sizes	Suggested Daily Amounts
At this age, baby is likely not eating at specific meal times	Babies are usually eating 6-7 breast milk or formula feedings of 5-6 oz. (150-180 mL) each per day	You may choose to introduce small amounts of infant cereal at breakfast and supper - begin with 1 tsp. (5 mL) and increase amounts slowly to 1-2 Tbsp. (15-30 mL).

5-6 and 6-9 Months

Feeding	5-6 Months	6-9 Months
Early Morning	6-8 oz (180-240 mL) breast milk or formula	6-8 oz. (180-240 mL) breast milk or formula
Breakfast	6-8 oz. (180-240 mL) breast milk or formula 1-2 Tbsp. (15-30 mL) infant cereal	6-8 oz. (180-240 mL) breast milk or formula 3-5 Tbsp. (45-75 mL) infant cereal 2-4 Tbsp. (30-60 mL) fruit
Lunch	6-8 oz. (180-240 mL) breast milk or formula 1-2 Tbsp. (15-30 mL) vegetable	6-8 oz. (180-240 mL) breast milk or formula 3-6 Tbsp. (45-90 mL) vegetable 2-5 Tbsp. (30-75 mL) meat 2-4 Tbsp. (30-60 mL) fruit
*Snack	6-8 oz. (180-240 mL) breast milk or formula	Choose a grain product, vegetable or fruit water or 4 oz. (120 mL) juice in a cup
Supper	6-8 oz. (180-240 mL) breast milk or formula 1-2 Tbsp. (15-30 mL) infant cereal 1-2 Tbsp. (15-30 mL) fruit	6-8 oz. (180-240 mL) breast milk or formula 3-5 Tbsp. (45-75 mL) infant cereal 3-6 Tbsp. (45-90 mL) vegetable or fruit 2-5 Tbsp. (30-75 mL) meat or alternative
Evening	6-8 oz. (180-240 mL) breast milk or formula	6-8 oz. (180-240 mL) breast milk or formula

Remember, do not force your baby to eat. Babies usually let you know when they have had enough to eat. Watch for signs like turning head away, refusing to eat more, falling asleep and playing instead of eating. Also, do not use food as a reward or punishment.

*Snack
The time between meals is often too long for babies given their small stomachs and high energy requirements. Snacks between meals help to fill this gap. Stick to nutritious foods from the four food groups.

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