Weight of your infant must be observed keenly from his date of birth. Infant weight gain must be maintained correctly according to his age.
Both over weight and under weight are not good for infant, several health problems can develop if he weighs less or more.
The energy and growth levels of your infants can be maintained correctly by giving the right foods necessary for them.
Perfect infant weight gain can be achieved if you follow the nutrition table properly.
The nutrition or food tables to attain perfect infant weight gain:
Food table for the infants who are aged between 0 to 3 months:
Break fast or early morning food | Breast milk and/or formula |
Lunch | Breast milk and/or formula |
Dinner or snack | Breast milk and or formula |
Food table for the infants who are aged between 4 to 8 months:
Early morning waking | Breast milk and/or formula |
Break fast | Breast milk and/or formula
Infant cereal (optional) – 1 food cube Fruit or vegetable (optional) – 1 food cube (serve mixed into to the cereal or separately) |
Lunch | Breast milk and/or formula
Infant Cereal (Optional) – 1 food cube – serve mixed into the cereal or separately Fruit or Vegetable (Optional) – 1 or 2 food cubes of each or mix the cubes together; for example, apples and carrots are Yummy together! |
Dinner or snack | Breast Milk and/or Formula
Fruit or Vegetable (Optional) – 1 food cube |
Before bedtime | Breast milk and/or formula |
Food table for the infants who are aged between 8 to 11 months:
Early morning waking | Breast Milk and/or Formula |
Breakfast | Breast Milk and/or Formula
Infant Cereal – 1 food cube Fruit or Vegetable – 2 or 3 food cubes Dairy (Optional) – Yogurt – 1 or 2 food cube sized portions (or about 2 tablespoons) |
Lunch | Breast Milk and/or Formula
Infant Cereal or Other Grain – (Optional) (i.e. pasta, rice) – 1 or 2 food cubes Meat/Meat-Protein Alternate – (Optional) 1 or 2 food cubes Fruit or Vegetable – 2 or 3 food cubes of each or mix the cubes together with the Grain Example: Rice mixed with Peas served with Pear Sauce on the side Dairy (Optional) – Yogurt or Cheeses *A Lunch of Fruits, Veggies and a Protein without grains is an option. A Lunch of a Grain with Fruits and Veggies without a protein is also an option. |
Dinner | Breast Milk and/or Formula
Grain (i.e. pasta, rice) – 1 or 2 food cubes Meat/Meat Alternate – (Optional) – 1 food cube Fruit and/or Vegetable – 2 or 3 food cubes of each or mix the cubes together Example: Tofu mixed with Avocado served with Applesauce & Blueberries on the side Dairy – Yogurt or Cheeses (Optional) |
Snack | Formula, Breast Milk, or Diluted Fruit Juice (no more than 4 oz of juice per day if at all!!)
Bread/Crackers/Homemade Nutritious Baby Cookies Soft Cooked Vegetable or Soft Ripe (cooked if needed) Fruit Dices Cheese Cubes Tofu Cubes Yogurt |
Before bedtime | Breast milk and/or formula |