Nutritional Needs of the Infant At birthAt birth

Milk through breast feeding or formulaMilk through breast feeding or formula 2-4 weeks2-4 weeks

Orange juice or vitamin C supplementsOrange juice or vitamin C supplements 4 weeks4 weeks

Fluoridated waterFluoridated water 3 months3 months

Cereals which provide iron and taste differences—B Cereals which provide iron and taste differences—B vitaminsvitamins

3-4 months3-4 months Mashed hard-cooked egg yolk—protein and ironMashed hard-cooked egg yolk—protein and iron

Nutritional Needs of the Infant cont.

4 months4 months Pureed fruits and vegetables—vitamin Pureed fruits and vegetables—vitamin

6 months6 months Pureed meats—protein and ironPureed meats—protein and iron

7 months7 months Breads and pastas—B vitamins--Breads and pastas—B vitamins--

CarbohydratesCarbohydrates LaterLater

Strained and chopped adult food—all nutrientsStrained and chopped adult food—all nutrients