8 months · Little explorer
Feeding your 8 month old
- Meals
- 2–3 meals a day
- Milk
- Breast milk or formula is still the main source of nutrition
- Water
- Sips with meals from a cup (up to 4–8 oz / 120–240 ml a day)
This month
Many babies start to rake food with their fingers. Mix soft finger foods with thicker mashes.
Foods to try
Zucchini
From 6 months
Choking riskMedium
Cauliflower
From 6 months
Choking riskMedium
Pear
From 6 months
Choking riskMedium
Peach
From 6 months
Choking riskMedium
Pasta
From 6 months
Choking riskLow
Sardines
From 6 months
Choking riskLow
Turkey
From 6 months
Choking riskMedium
Cottage cheese
From 6 months
Choking riskLow
Chickpeas
From 6 months
Choking riskMedium
Green beans
From 6 months
Choking riskMedium
Scrambled eggs
From 6 months
Choking riskLow
Congee
From 6 months
Choking riskLow
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