Foods and Drinks for 6 to 24 Month Olds
When your child is about 6 months old, you can start introducing them to foods and drinks other than breast milk and infant formula. The foods and drinks you feed your child are sometimes called comp
Foods and Drinks for 6 to 24 Month Olds
Foods and Drinks for 6 to 24 Month Olds: Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Evidence Grade: A; Authority refresh ingestion. Based on US guidelines for 0-12 months.
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- Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Evidence Grade: A
- Authority refresh ingestion
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4/1/2026
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When your child is about 6 months old, you can start introducing them to foods and drinks other than breast milk and infant formula.
The foods and drinks you feed your child are sometimes called complementary foods. Think of these as "complementing," or adding to, breast milk or infant formula that you continue to feed your child.
Between your child's first and second year, they will develop the skills needed to participate in family meals. By 2 years old, your child will be able to eat most of the same foods as everyone in the family. Some skills, such as finger feeding, drinking from a cup, and using a spoon are part of your child's developmental milestones. Explore the pages below to learn more.
When, What, and How to Introduce Solid Foods
How Much and How Often to Feed
Foods and Drinks to Avoid or Limit
Cow's Milk and Milk Alternatives
References
- Foods and Drinks for 6 to 24 Month Olds(CDC)4/1/2026
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