Age 4-6 Months
| Food | Serving size | Servings per day |
| Breast milk or infant formula | 6-8 ounces (oz.) | 4-6 servings |
| Infant cereal Fruit of vegetable purees Protein purees (meat or beans) |
1-2 tablespoons (tbsp.) |
1-2 servings |
Age 6-8 Months
| Food | Serving size | Servings per day |
| Breast milk or infant formula | 6-8 ounces (oz.) | 3-5 servings |
| Infant cereal | 2-4 tablespoons (tbsp.) | 2 servings |
| Fruit or vegetable purees | 2-3 tablespoons (tbsp.) | 1-2 servings |
| Protein purees (meat or beans) | 1-2 tablespoons (tbsp.) | 3-5 servings |
Age 8-12 Months
| Food | Serving size | Servings per day |
| Breast milk or infant formula | 6-8 ounces (oz.) | 3-4 servings |
| Infant cereal | 2-4 tablespoons (tbsp.) | 2 servings |
| Fruit or vegetable purees | 3-4 tablespoons (tbsp.) | 2 servings |
| Protein purees (meat or beans) | 4 tablespoons (tbsp.) | 2 servings |
| Whole milk yogurt | 8 tablespoons (tbsp.) | 1 serving |
How many tablespoons are in a jar or container of baby food?
2½ oz = 5 tablespoons
3½ oz = 7 tablespoons
4 oz = 8 tablespoons
6 oz = 12 tablespoons
Did you know?
It’s okay if your son/daughter isn’t eating the recommended amount of infant cereal or purees. He/she might just need more breast milk or formula to make sure he/she eats enough calories to grow and develop.