From about 10 months, your baby should now be having 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and tea), in addition to their usual milk feeds. Around this age, your baby may have about 3 milk feeds a day (for instance, after breakfast, after lunch and before bed).
When should my baby have 2 meals a day?
Up until the age of 10 months old, your baby should get used to eating 1 to 2 meals a day. From about 10 months old, your baby should be ready to eat three meals a day. From here onwards, your baby should get the majority of their calories from solid food and should be having three meals a day along with some snacks.
Should a 7-month-old eat 3 meals a day?
7 - 9 months Your baby will gradually move towards eating 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and tea). Offering a wide variety of different foods is important to ensure they get enough energy and nutrients (such as iron).
How many meals should a 7-month-old have?
While all babies are a bit different, a typical 7-month-old will have three meals a day. These meals may be anywhere from less than a tablespoon to two tablespoons in size. Some babies may consume up to eight or twelve tablespoons per day; it depends on their size and appetite.
How many meals should 8 month old eat?
Babies between the ages of 8 and 12 months usually have three meals a day plus a few snacks. Breast milk or infant formula (if you're not breastfeeding or using breast milk) should continue to be a regular part of your child's daily diet.
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