STAGE 0: 0-6 MONTHS
The World Health Organisation recommends exclusive breastfeeding during your child’s first 6 months and continued breastfeeding for as long as possible.
STAGE 1: 6 MONTHS
Breakfast
180 – 210ml of milk
Lunch
½ to 1 bowl of infant cereal
1 to 2 tablespoons of vegetables
Mid-afternoon
180-210ml of milk
1 to 2 tablespoons of cooked fruit
Dinner
½ to 1 bowl of infant cereal
1 to 2 tablespoons of vegetables
Night
180 – 210ml of milk
STAGE 2: 7 MONTHS
Breakfast
210ml of milk
Lunch
½ to 1 bowl of infant cereal
1 to 2 tablespoons of vegetables
Mid-afternoon
210ml of milk
1 to 2 tablespoons of cooked fruits
Dinner
½ to 1 bowl of infant cereal
1 to 2 tablespoons of vegetables
Night
210ml of milk
STAGE 3: 8 MONTHS
Breakfast
210ml of milk
Lunch
1 bowl of rice porridge or infant cereal
1 to 2 teaspoons of blended meat or fish
1 to 2 tablespoons of vegetables
Mid-afternoon
210ml of milk
2 to 3 tablespoons of cooked fruit
Dinner
1 bowl of rice porridge or infant cereals
1 to 2 teaspoons of blended meat or fish
1 to 2 tablespoons of vegetables
Night
210ml of milk
STAGE 4: FROM 12 MONTHS [1 YEAR]
Breakfast
250ml of growing-up milk
Lunch
1 bowl of rice porridge or infant cereal
2 to 3 teaspoons of meat or fish
2 to 3 tablespoons of vegetables
Mid-afternoon
250ml of growing-up milk
3 to 4 tablespoons of fruits
Dinner
1 bowl of rice porridge or infant cereal
2 to 3 teaspoons* of meat or fish
2 to 3 tablespoons of vegetables
STAGE 4: FROM 15 MONTHS
Breakfast
250ml of growing-up milk
Lunch
1 bowl of rice porridge or infant cereal
3 to 4 teaspoons of meat or fish
2 to 3 tablespoons of vegetables
Mid-afternoon
250ml of growing-up milk
3 to 4 tablespoons of fruits
Dinner
1 bowl of rice porridge or infant cereal
3 to 4 teaspoons of meat or fish
2 to 3 tablespoons of vegetables
Night
250ml of growing-up milk
Note:
1 level tablespoon of infant cereal = approximately 5g
1 level tablespoon of fruits or vegetables = approximately 15g Quantity can be adjusted to suit your child’s appetite.
Never force your child to eat if she is not hungry and always offer water regularly.