At the Supported Sitter stage, solid foods are an important way to introduce new tastes and give important nutrients like iron from infant cereal. Breastmilk and formula should remain her main sources of nutrition. Offer breastmilk or formula first and then solid foods such as Gerber Single Grain Cereals and 1st Foods®, and watch for fullness cues.
This a guide based on typical amounts consumed during this stage. Your infant may consume more or less, depending on her needs. Check with your doctor if you have questions about what your baby needs.
Morning feeding
4 fl. oz. breastmilk or Good Start® Gentle Formula
4 tbsp. oatmeal cereal mixed with breastmilk or Good Start® Gentle Formula
2 tbsp. 1st Foods® Fruits
Mid-morning
4 fl. oz. breastmilk or Good Start® Gentle Formula
Lunch
4 fl. oz. breastmilk or Good Start® Gentle Formula
2 tbsp. 1st Foods® Vegetables
2 tbsp. 1st Foods® Fruits
Afternoon feeding
4 fl. oz. breastmilk or Good Start® Gentle Formula
Dinner
4 fl. oz. breastmilk or Good Start® Gentle Formula
4 tbsp. rice infant cereal mixed with breastmilk or Good Start® Gentle Formula
2 tbsp. 1st Foods® Vegetables
Evening feeding
4 fl. oz. breastmilk or Good Start® Gentle Formula