Infant Nutrition

9 month old eating

• Vanessa T. Hi Paula, It sounds like you have a good eater! I think you are doing a great job of providing balanced food options throughout the day for your little one. 16-24 ounces of formula or breast milk is the goal at this age, so you are right on track. Her micronutrient needs (vitamins, minerals) are being met - mostly with formula at this point but also with fruits, veggies, proteins and healthy fat sources. At this age, the most common nutrient deficiencies are iron and calcium. Offering a variety of animal protein, beans and dark green veggies can help to meet iron needs. Calcium from formula, yogurt and other dairy will help meet calcium needs. The best thing you can do at this stage is to work on variety. Offer new and different fruits, veggies, fats and proteins so she learns to like a variety of foods and can get lots of all the different vitamins and minerals healthy foods have to offer!