Start by offering iron-rich foods two or more times a day. They include the foods listed below plus iron-fortified infant cereal. Be sure to include at least one food from the list every day:

• meat
• poultry
• fish
• egg
• legumes (such as beans)
• tofu

As you continue to introduce other new foods, increase the number of times a day you offer meals and snacks. By about eight months offer a variety of foods 2-3 times a day at meals with the family, and 1-2 healthy snacks.