4-6 fluid ounces of formula¹ or breastmilk^2,3

4-8 fluid ounces of formula¹ or breastmilk^2,3; 

0-3 tablespoons of infant cereal^1,4  

6-8 fluid ounces of formula¹ or breastmilk^2,3; and

2-4 tablespoons of infant cereal¹; and

1-4 tablespoons of fruit or vegetable or both

¹ Infant formula and dry infant cereal must be iron-fortified.
² Breastmilk or formula, or portions of both, may be served; however, it is recommended that breastmilk be served in place of formula from birth through 11 months.
³ For some breastfed infants who regularly consume less than the minimum amount of breastmilk per feeding, a serving of less than the minimum amount of breastmilk may be offered, with additional breastmilk offered if the infant is still hungry.
⁴ A serving of this component is required when the infant is developmentally ready to accept it.