A 7-month-old baby typically eats a combination of breast milk or formula and solid foods, with the majority of nutrition still coming from milk.
Breast Milk or Formula
- Most 7-month-olds have about 4 to 6 feedings of breast milk or formula per day.
- The total amount is usually around 28 to 34 ounces (approximately 6 to 8 ounces per feeding).
- Feeding frequency is generally every 3 to 4 hours, but this can vary by baby
Solid Foods
- At 7 months, babies often start having 2 to 3 solid meals per day.
- Meal sizes can range from as little as 1 to 2 tablespoons up to 4 to 6 ounces (8 to 12 tablespoons) depending on the baby’s appetite.
- Solid meals usually include a base of whole grains (like porridge), vegetables (pureed or soft), fruits, and protein sources such as tofu, meat, or beans.
- Variety is encouraged to provide sufficient nutrients like iron, and no salt or sugar should be added
Feeding Tips
- Babies may eat more on some days and less on others; this variability is normal.
- Introducing new foods can take multiple tries before acceptance.
- Avoid honey, cow’s milk, unpasteurized foods, and choking hazards like whole nuts or grapes at this age
In summary, a 7-month-old’s diet typically includes about 28–34 ounces of breast milk or formula across 4 to 6 feedings, plus 2 to 3 small solid food meals daily, with amounts adjusted to the baby’s hunger cues and developmental readiness
