How much food will my baby eat?
Many mothers want to know how much to feed their babies, but absolute quantities are not helpful since each baby will eat according to his or her growth rate. Therefore it is important to know your baby's behaviour, which shows you when he or she has had enough food or is wanting more food.
In terms of how much food to feed you baby, here is a rough guide which will take you up to one year of age:
- Porridge or Cereal - approximately 1/2 cup per day
- Bread, noodles, rice or potato - gradually start to add to your baby's food
- Fruit and vegetables - approximately 1/4 of a cup per a day
- Meat, fish, chicken, cheese or peanut butter - 1 teaspoon to 1/4 cup per day
- Fruit juice - approximately 1/3 cup per day (can be diluted if needed)
