For older kids when complementary feeding have been introduced, frequency will depend on the child’s eating habit; fussy or picky eaters are given small but frequent meals.
You also increase food quantity as the child ages while maintaining frequent breastfeeding.
• Feed 6–8 month old infants complementary foods 2–3 times per day.
• Feed 9–11 month old infants complementary foods 3–4 times per day.
• Feed 12–24 month old children complementary foods 3–4 times per day.
• Offer nutritious snacks 1–2 times per day, as desired
You also increase food quantity as the child ages while maintaining frequent breastfeeding.
• Feed 6–8 month old infants complementary foods 2–3 times per day.
• Feed 9–11 month old infants complementary foods 3–4 times per day.
• Feed 12–24 month old children complementary foods 3–4 times per day.
• Offer nutritious snacks 1–2 times per day, as desired