Admittedly, not everyone knows the seasons of fruit and vegetables, let alone when they can be included inbaby's diet. The latest recommendations recommend introducing as many foods as possible from the beginning of food diversification in order to increase acceptance of these foods, and there is no longer any real order of introduction: all foods can be consumed from 4 months, in reasonable quantities (except for foods that pose a health risk: raw milk, cheese, cold meats, honey, etc.)
What better way to help you than with a chart produced by our experts in dietary diversification to help you? Fruits, vegetables, meat/fish/egg, dairy products, fats... they will no longer hold any secrets for you! đ
We have provided a food introduction chart as a guide to help you keep your baby's digestive system as comfortable as possible.
The ages indicated are in completed months.
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Baby food diversification chart
VEGETABLES | AGE | SEASON |
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Artichoke | 6 months | June to September |
Asparagus | 8 months | May to June |
Aubergine** (aubergine) | 4 months | May to September |
Lawyer | 6 months | January to May and September to December |
Chard*** | 4 months | April to October |
Beetroot | 4 months | May to October |
Broccoli | 4 months | June to October |
Carrot | 4 months | January to April and August to December |
Celery root | 4 months | January to March and October to December |
Button mushroom | 4 months | All year round |
White cabbage | 8 months | All year round |
Brussels sprouts | 8 months | January and August to December |
Kale | 8 months | All year round |
Red cabbage | 8 months | All year round |
Cauliflower | 8 months | May to October |
Pumpkin | 4 months | January-February and September to December |
Cucumber (cooked) | 4 months | May to September |
Squash | 4 months | August to December |
Courgette | 4 months | June to September |
Endive | 4 months | January to March and November-December |
Spinach | 4 months | April to November |
Fennel | 4 months | May to November |
Green bean | 4 months | June to September |
Turnip**** | 4 months | June to September |
Onion | 6 months | January to April and August to December |
Parsnip | 4 months | September to December |
Peas | 4 months | June-July |
Leek***** | 4 months | January to March and September to December |
Snow peas | 6 months | June-July |
Pepper****** | 6 months | June to October |
Pumpkin | 4 months | October-November |
Pumpkin | 4 months | July to October |
Radish (cooked) | 6 months | April to July |
Salsify | 6 months | January to March and October to December |
Tomato | 4 months | June to September |
Jerusalem artichoke | 4 months | January-February and October to December |
FRUITS | AGE | SEASON |
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Apricot | 4 months | July to August |
Almond | 6 months | August-September |
Pineapple | 4 months | January to March and November to December |
Banana | 4 months | All year round |
Blackcurrant** | 4 months | July-August |
Cherry** | 4 months | June-August |
Chestnut | 4 months | September to December |
Lemon | 4 months | All year round |
Clementine | 4 months | January to March and October to December |
Quince | 4 months | September-October |
Date | 12 months | January to March and August to December |
Fresh fig | 4 months | August to October |
Strawberry | 4 months | May to August |
Raspberry | 4 months | June to September |
Passion fruit | 4 months | All year round |
Pomegranate in juice | 4 months | January-February and November-December |
Redcurrant | 4 months | June-July |
Khaki | 4 months | January and October to December |
Kiwi | 4 months | January to May and November-December |
Litchi | 4 months | January-February, April and June to December |
Tangerine | 4 months | January to March and October to December |
Mango | 4 months | All year round |
Brown | 8 months | August to December |
Melon | 4 months | June to September |
Mirabelle | 4 months | August-September |
Blackberry** | 4 months | July to September |
Blueberry | 4 months | July to September |
Nectarine | 4 months | June to September |
Hazelnut | 6 months | August to October |
Nuts | 6 months | September to November |
Orange | 4 months | January-February and November-December |
Grapefruit | 4 months | January to March and December |
Papaya | 4 months | All year round |
Watermelon | 4 months | June to September |
Fishing | 4 months | June to September |
Pear | 4 months | January and August to December |
Apple | 4 months | January to March and October to December |
Plum | 4 months | August to October |
Quetsch | 4 months | August to October |
Grapes** (grape) | 4 months | September-October |
Rhubarb | 6 months | May-June |
Remember to remove the pits and seeds from the fruit
Baby food table
FECULENTS | AGE | LITTLE ADVICE |
---|---|---|
Classic pasta | 6 months | |
White rice | 6 months | Well cooked |
Semolina | 6 months | |
Potatoes | 4 months | |
Sweet potatoes | 4 months | |
Boulgour | 6 months | |
Quinoa | 6 months | |
Polenta | 6 months | |
Jerusalem artichokes | 4 months | |
Wheat | 8 months | |
Pulses* (*) | 6 months | |
PROTEINS | AGE |
---|---|
Lamb | 6 months |
Beef | 6 months |
Horse | 6 months |
Sheep | 6 months |
Pork | 6 months |
Veal | 6 months |
Rabbit | 6 months |
Chicken | 6 months |
Turkey | 6 months |
Game | 6 months |
Offal | 6 months |
Lean fish * | 6 months |
Fatty fish** (fish) | 6 months |
Eggs | 6 months |
White ham (preferably nitrite-free) | 6 months |
Charcuterie | 3 years |
MILK | AGE |
---|---|
Cooked cheeses* (Beaufort, Comté, Emmental, GruyÚre, Parmesan...) | 6 months |
Soft and/or blue-veined cheeses* (Camembert, Bleu d'Auvergne, Roquefort, Brie, Reblochon...) | 6 months |
Fresh cheese (fromage frais, fromage blanc, petits-suisses, etc.) | 6 months |
Yoghurt | 6 months |
Dairy desserts and cream desserts | 12 months |
Baby food table
SWEET FOODS | AGE | LITTLE ADVICE |
---|---|---|
Honey | 12 months | In moderation |
Jam | 12 months | In moderation |
Sweets | 3 years | Sugar free in moderation |
Dark chocolate | 2 years | In moderation |
Milk chocolate | 2 years | In moderation |
Chocolate bars | 3 years | In moderation |
Biscuits / cakes | 12 months | In moderation |
Viennese pastries | 3 years | In moderation |
Cream desserts | 3 years | In moderation |
Breakfast cereals* (in French) | 6 months |
Baby food table
FATS | AGE |
---|---|
Butter | 6 months |
Fresh cream | 6 months |
Margarine | 6 months |
Oil*. | 6 months |
SPICES AND CONDIMENTS | AGE | LITTLE ADVICE |
---|---|---|
Salt | 12 months | No obligation |
Pepper | 36 months | |
Garlic, Shallots, Onions | 6 months | |
Spices and herbs | 6 months |
Baby food chart
DRINKS | AGE |
---|---|
Low mineralized water | 4 months |
Infant/maternal milk* (1) | Birth |
breast or infant milk per day)
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Hello, like everyone else I think I'm a bit lost when it comes to the quantity of my baby! My baby is 6 months old. The diversification is going great and I had the 5 month appointment with the paediatrician who told me that we could also start with dairy products and gradually keep the evening and morning bottles. He takes 210ml in the morning and evening and at snack time he is at 100g of compote and a 60g yoghurt but I can give more to be at 500ml of milk per day (at lunchtime he was at 130 of puree and a bottle and today he just took puree with cheese in it and 100g of compote)
So the question was can we be at 2 bottles a day with 1 cheese at noon and a yoghurt at 4pm but 100g? I have an appointment with the paediatrician in 1 month and he is not answering his phone...thanks!
Hello Maëlle, indeed the best thing to do is to contact your paediatrician for advice.
At 6 months, it is preferable to use milk (infant or breast milk), the recommended quantities are 500ml per day minimum. If you offer 2 bottles a day, and baby is still hungry, you can increase the quantity of milk in the bottle to around 250ml.
Infant milk is interesting and above all essential for baby's growth, it is a source of iron, essential fatty acids, vitamin D and calcium: the winning combo.
If you wish to maintain the two 210ml bottles over the day, you can easily make up the remaining 80ml by offering baby homemade porridge or yoghurt based on infant milk, mix his purée with milk powder, or add it to his compote.
Dairy products such as yoghurt and cheese are quite rich in protein, which is why it is preferable to limit their consumption to 1x per day at the beginning of diversification (mainly for discovery and introduction to allergens), a small portion of cheese or yoghurt is enough to fill the intake at this age.
Hoping to have been able to help you, have a nice day
The MPA team
Hello,
Our son was born on 04 July 2020 and is therefore 4 months old. We have started to diversify his diet with the recommended seasonal fruits and vegetables. We have a wide choice with autumn vegetables. However, for fruit, we are limited to bananas, apples and pears.
Would you have any other fruit to recommend? We are very hesitant with exotic fruits (mango, kiwi...) because we hear everything.
Thank you
Hello,
It is indeed more complicated than in summer for fruit. You can buy frozen fruit that has not been processed and offer it to him. This will allow you to introduce a maximum of foods without having to wait for the season...
Concerning exotic fruits, the latest recommendations show that there is no reason to postpone the introduction, except in the case of a hereditary allergic condition.
Hello!
Would you have any advice for me regarding the introduction of peanuts for my 17 month old son who has an allergic condition (intolerant to cow's milk products)?
Our pediatrician is not helping us with this.
We have been using your charts since the beginning of our son's food diversification, they are intuitive and well done, we are delighted! Thank you!
Hello,
The introduction is usually done in very small quantities, with peanut butter for example. Half a teaspoon to start with (preferably at lunchtime). And we keep an eye on it, if ever there is the slightest allergic reaction, don't hesitate to consult us.
Repeat the operation over several days, also keeping an eye on it.
In general, it is recommended to introduce allergens between 4 and 6 months of age, as there is a window of tolerance which reduces the risk of allergies.
Do not hesitate to be followed by an allergist if your son has an allergic ground, he will be able to advise you at best đ
Hello, I am starting to diversify and allergy test my 5 month old. If in your chart it says 6 months do I really have to wait 6 months? Example for avocado.
And are the vegetables always given cooked or can they be given well mashed mixed with mashed oats (pablum)?
Hello,
The ages are given as an indication, you can start them a little earlier.
We recommend giving cooked vegetables to start with as they are much easier to digest than raw vegetables (which are recommended from 12 months)...
Have a nice day
Hello
could you please tell me how to introduce pasta for my son who is 6 months old should I mix it with his mashed potatoes or leave it as is for example alphabet pasta
I would also like to know how to cook white and red meats and fish.
there are some vegetables that I haven't introduced from 4 months old if I start now is it too late or not
Thank you in advance for your answers đ
I'm not sure what to do about the constipation, but I'm sure it's a good idea to give him some advice.
Hello, you can mix small pasta at the beginning with the vegetables. And if you see that baby accepts them, then you can change the textures as you go along.
As for the vegetables that you haven't introduced, you can do so now.
Thank you for your answer and congratulations for your table, it helps me a lot
good continuation
Hello,
I have your book but I'm a bit confused between that, what I'm told at the nursery and with the pediatrician!
For example, I'm told that pork is considered to be deli meat so I can't give it to my 6.5 month old daughter. What do you think?
Similarly, eggs (1/4 at her age) one time I am told that the yolk is yellow, the other time it is yellow and white... What is your opinion on the subject?
Thank you! And bravo for what you do, I am also a fan of your shop!
Hello,
Thank you for your message.
Pork can be given from 6 months onwards. As for cold cuts, they should be avoided as they are too salty.
As for eggs, the old recommendations were to introduce them, but now it is recommended to introduce the whole egg (yolk and white) at the same time.
Have a nice day
Thank you very much for your reply!
Hello,
Thank you for your table which is very clear and practical!
I was wondering though, you didn't put potatoes in the list of vegetables, which is basic, but should we consider that they can be given from the beginning? And if there are other vegetables that are not on the list, can we give them from 4 months?
Hello,
Thank you for your feedback. The potato is in the starch table đ and can be given from 4 months.
In absolute terms, the vast majority of vegetables can be given between 4 and 6 months, being careful with those that can cause fermentation and therefore stomach pains.
ho I just saw that you put them in starch XD sorry about that ^^
No worries đ
Hello,
Thank you for your charts which have helped me throughout the diversification process.
I'm wondering about dairy products, my son (9 months) drinks 240ml in the morning - 1/2 yoghurt at lunchtime - 1/2 yoghurt at snack time - 210 ml in the evening.
Except that he's starting to not want a bottle in the evening, he's only drinking 180ml.
Should I switch to a full yoghurt at lunchtime or at snack time so that he can have the same amount of dairy products per day? I can't figure out what he needs.
Thank you in advance.
Hello,
Thank you for your message. At 9 months, baby needs at least 500 ml of infant milk per day. A whole yoghurt is about 125 ml of milk.
So for now, even if he only takes 180 ml in the evening, with the 2 half yoghurts he has his "dose" đ
You can fill in (until he is 12 months old) with special baby yoghurts that are enriched with vitamins and nutrients found in infant milk if you wish.
Have a nice day
un yaourt de combien de grammes? pour avoir 125ml de lait
Bonjour !
Un yaourt classique, environ 125 g
Hello, secs
Thank you for these charts! A gold mine, I'm just wondering about peas, on the vegetable chart you put from 4 months but on the starch chart you put dried vegetables from 15 months... So, for my little girl of 5 and a half months I can make her some or not (knowing that I only have canned food at home for this vegetable at the moment)?
Thank you for your feedback!
Hello !
Thank you đ Fresh peas can be given as early as 4 months of age. As they get older and dry, they will become more floury and contain more starch, and will therefore be classified as dried vegetables (to be given from 15 months onwards...).
Hello
What type of cottage cheese should I give my baby? Whole, semi-skimmed or skimmed? What percentage of fat? My baby is 7 months old and I have been giving him semi-skimmed since he was 6 months old. I don't know if I did the right thing... Thank you for your blog which is great.
Hello,
Preferably whole, at 30/40% MG đ
Thank you for your message!
Hello
I'm glad to see complete charts for diversification, I saw on your vegetable chart that we can introduce onions from 6/8 months.
I saw on your vegetable chart that you can introduce onions from 6/8 months, I have a book where it tells me that I can introduce onions at 4/6 months
Can I introduce it or not, if so how much?
I don't see the table of recommendations for salt in mg/kg/day for infants, between 1 and 2 years old, and also for children and adolescents.
I see that we can introduce meat, fish and white meat, I know that at 12 to 36 months we can give him 25 to 30 g of meat, but people have told me that the quantities have changed, it is according to the age and weight of the child. I do not see the table that indicates the quantities of meat, fish, egg, vegetables, fruit, chunks or puree, of course according to all the ages of the child. if you put the table on your quote, I am interested. I am waiting for an answer, thank you in advance.
Thank you very much.
Hello,
For the onion, it's more like 6/8 months (this has been corrected on the new printings of the book).
Salt: https: //mapetiteassiette.com/2019/04/04/le-sel-et-lenfant-point-trop-nen-faut-par-le-dr-laurence-plumey/
https://mapetiteassiette.com/2018/05/22/attention-au-sel-pour-bebe/
Protein: https: //mapetiteassiette.com/2019/03/10/faut-il-donner-de-la-viande-a-son-bebe-par-le-dr-laurence-plumey/
Quantities: https: //mapetiteassiette.com/2018/07/13/les-repas-types-pour-vos-enfants/
Great charts! I wonder if watermelon and melon can be given raw to a 5 month old baby? Thanks
Thank you, it is better to wait at least 7/8 months to give ripe uncooked fruit. At 5 months, it is better to cook them.
Hello
Great table but I wonder...namely, should ripe summer fruits be cooked or just mixed for baby? The same goes for cucumber, should it be given raw and mixed?
Can we give melon and watermelon mixed and raw to a baby of 6 months old?
Thank you very much for your help.
It is best to wait until 7/8 months before giving baby ripe fruit (but not too ripe either). Before that, to avoid intestinal problems, it is better to cook them.
As for raw vegetables, such as cucumbers, they are more difficult to digest so it is better to wait until 12 months before offering them.
Hello
Thank you for this blog which is a mine of information đ.
My son is 6 and a half months old we started diversification at 4 months, I do everything home made (purees and compote) my question is: I always mix 3 vegetables (ex beans carrots potato) should I continue like this or can I put only one or 2?
Thank you very much for your help.
Hello,
Thank you very much for your feedback.
Yes of course you can give one vegetable at a time, in fact it is advisable to start like this to monitor potential allergic reactions đ
Hello,
Thank you for your site which is a real gold mine for beginner parents...
My question concerns cold cuts. I know that it is not recommended to give baby raw meat but what about white ham? Bacon and all cooked meats? At what point can we give it to baby?
Thank you for your answer đ
Hello,
Thank you for your message!
Charcuterie is not generally recommended before 18 or even 24 months, because it is generally very fatty and salty.
On the other hand, you can give white ham to your baby as early as 6 months (because it is less fatty and salty). This is the only exception.
For everything else: sausage, raw ham etc... It's better to wait, and give it occasionally đ
I've just discovered your blog and I find it amazing... perfectly answering our questions as mums.
I would like to know what kind of milk to give to the baby. In your table, what kind of milk are you talking about? What kind of milk do you mean? From what age can we give normal milk to our babies? Thank you in advance.
Hello,
Thank you very much for your message.
Specific baby milks are generally indicated when the child does not take his 500 ml of milk per day, as they are enriched with iron, amino fatty acids and vitamins (contained in the infant/maternal milk).
If your baby is taking his milk well, then conventional (sugar-free) milk is more than enough, and from 6 months you can give it.
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Hello, thank you for your site and all the information it contains!
In your table, it is indicated that kiwi and pineapple can be introduced as early as 4 months, whereas it is often recommended to wait until 10 or 12 months. Can I make compotes with them for my 7 month old baby?
Thank you in advance!
Hello,
Thank you for your message. The latest recommendations advise introducing as many foods as possible between 4 and 7 months of age because research has shown that there is a window of tolerance during this period which reduces the risk of food allergies.
If there is no history of allergies, there is no reason to wait. Keep a close eye on whether any reactions occur after the introduction of new foods đ
Have a nice day
Hello !
I also discovered you in the show La Maison Des Maternelles and I must admit that I always look forward to your columns!
I'm starting diversification in a few days, and with your site everything is much more explicit! Thank you for these tools that are so useful and reassuring!
Hello, thank you very much for your kind message.
We hope that our site will provide you with all the answers you need.
Have a nice day!
Hello,
I discovered you through the Maison des Maternelles and I'm really pleased, we finally have a site with real references (to be adapted to each case of course, which you also specify). My baby is eight months old and I wanted to introduce yoghurts but I had some questions: is it absolutely necessary to buy special baby yoghurts or can adult yoghurts be used? Can I give him homemade yoghurt? You mentioned half a yoghurt to start with, can I keep the other half for the next day?
Thank you for your advice. Good luck
Hello,
Thank you for your feedback, it's very kind đ
Concerning yoghurt, we talked about it here: https: //mapetiteassiette.com/?s=yaourt
Special baby yoghurts are interesting if your baby doesn't take his 500 ml of milk a day, otherwise "normal" yoghurts will do.
If you are making homemade yoghurt, prefer whole milk. And yes you can keep the other half for the next day by closing the jar well đ
Have a nice day
Hello,
Your site is great!
We are going to start diversification for my 5 month old son this weekend and we wanted to know if we should cook all the fruit as well? (including the banana)
Thanks
Hello,
Thank you very much!
You can give ripe banana, applesauce without added sugar, fresh fruit mixes, cooked pear... They can also be served as fresh fruit juice (instead of applesauce and not water).
Have a nice day đ
Thank you very much, but as my baby has refused to drink milk since he was 4 months old, what can I replace the quantities indicated? He is almost 8 months old and I breastfeed him in the morning and evening.
Dear Madam,
Your baby probably likes breastfeeding for many reasons (the taste of the milk, the comfort of being in your arms, the nature of the nipple, etc.). To help him get over the hurdle, it might be useful to express your milk between feeds and put it in a bottle to be kept in the fridge for no more than 48 hours, and to give him more and more regularly, alternating with the feeds (or without going back to the feeds, it's up to you to see how he reacts). The bottle does not allow skin contact and this is also what worries him. So while you are giving him the bottle, talk to him and put his face against a handkerchief that you have worn. In a calm and loving way, you will find a way to move forward together.
Dr Laurence Plumey
Thank you for these clear and complete charts! But they raise a question for me: No onions before 6 months, only in some small pots 4/6 months. To avoid? Can it cause gastric problems?
Thank you very much! Onions are indeed high in fibre and can be difficult for baby to digest, which is why we advise only giving them from 6 months onwards (and well cooked!), and starting with vegetables that won't be too heavy for the digestive system đ
Thank you very much for your very explicit charts. After a lot of research on feeding my 6 month old boy, I finally came across your site, a treasure! Thank you and good luck.
Oh thank you very much! We hope it can help you. Have a nice day đ
Thank you for all these useful charts on food diversification. We are about to start with our little one and it is not always easy to know where to start.
Thank you very much for your comment! It's great to see the boards being used đ
I am delighted with this beautiful and complete chart for food diversification. I am in the middle of it and I am totally satisfied. It guides me in my choice of vegetables for my little one.
Great then, we hope it will help you well đ