Birth
– 5 months |
6 –
11 months |
4 – 6 fl oz
breastmilk1 or formula2 |
2 – 4 fluid ounces breastmilk1 or formula2,
and 0 – ½ slice bread3,4, or 0 – 2 crackers3,4, or 0 – 4 tablespoons infant cereal2,3,4 or Ready-to-eat
breakfast cereal3,4,5,6, and 0 – 2 tablespoons vegetable or fruit or a combination
of both6.7 |
1
Breastmilk or formula, or portions of both, must be served; however, it is
recommended that breastmilk be served in place of formula from birth through
11 months. For some breastfed infants who regularly consume less than the
minimum amount of breastmilk per feeding, a serving of less than the minimum
amount of breastmilk may be offered, with additional breastmilk offered at a
later time if the infant will consume more. 2
Infant formula and dry infant cereal must be iron-fortified. 3
Beginning October 1, 2019, ounce equivalents are used to determine the
quantity of creditable grains. 4
A serving of grains must be whole grain-rich, enriched meal, or enriched
flour. 5
Breakfast cereals must contain no more than 6 grams of sugar per dry ounce
(no more than 21.2 grams sucrose and other sugars per 100 grams of dry
cereal). 6
A serving of this component is required when the infant is developmentally
ready to accept it. 7
Fruit and vegetable juices must not be served. |
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