Solid Food Schedule:
Children aged 6 Months to 3 Years
The following schedule for introducing solid foods to breast-fed infants has been compiled from input from numerous Naturopaths who work extensively with infants and children. Most physicians suggest avoiding common allergens such as: cow’s milk, wheat, corn, oranges, eggs, chocolate and honey--a toxic substance until 1 year, until the child is 1 year old. It is best to introduce one new food at a time, preferably every 2 – 4 days, while observing the child for reactions such as: sneezing, runny nose, rash around the mouth or anus or urethra, a change in stool or personality. Non-allergenic foods should be rotated every 5 to 6 days to minimize the child becoming sensitive to foods. Becoming sensitive to foods may develop when the same foods are eaten 1 or 2 times daily for 5 – 7 consecutive days. (Townsend Letter)
6 Months
Hypoallergenic pureed, mashed foods that contain iron: 1 - 2 tsp/day
If food seems too sweet; try at 7.5 months
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carrots |
blackberries |
applesause |
9 Months
Foods high in zinc and good for the immune system: 2 - 4 tsp/day
Be watchful for reactions
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blueberries |
cabbage |
lima beans |
12 Months
Foods high in zinc and bulk: 4-10 tsp/day
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acorn squash |
barley |
egg yolk |
18 Months
Foods high in B vitamins and calcium
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beans |
buckwheat |
fish |
21 Months
Foods high in protein
Thin nut butters with water so child does not choke
* - Be watchful for reactions
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almond butter |
cow's milk* |
Cornish hen |
2 - 3 Years
Thin nut butters with water so child does not choke
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peanut butter |
cottage cheese |
clams |