Family Meal
Use 3 or more dierent coloured
vegetables and an iron-rich
protein food.
Plan meals using lean red meat
every second day for iron and zinc
and alternate between meals with
smaller and larger portion sizes.
Around 6 months of age, it is
important to start introducing
babies to iron-rich foods for
growth and development.
From 7 months of age, provide
foods that encourage babies
to chew, important for speech
development and to establish
healthy eating habits.
As baby’s hand control improves,
provide soft finger foods and avoid
foods which could be potential
choking risks such as hard foods
e.g. raw carrot, celery, apple
or large round foods e.g. grapes.
Around 6 months
of age
Blend a portion of the family
meal with enough boiled water
or casserole juices to achieve the
desired consistency.
From 7 months
of age
Fork mashed slow cooked meals
are an easy solution. Or, pulse blend
a portion of the family meal with
enough boiled water to achieve
soft lumps.
Around 8 months
of age
Cut the meat and vegetables
into bite-sized pieces. Serve with
cooked pasta, bread fingers or
potato wedges.
One Meal for the Family & Baby
Information in this brochure is aimed at healthy individuals without special dietary requirements and intended as general information only. Care is
taken to ensure accuracy and currency of the information, however we cannot guarantee accuracy or currency. This information does not constitute
medical, dietary or nutrition advice and you should consult a health professional before making any decisions concerning your health or nutrition
requirements. September 2019
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