Foods for a Baby That is Three Months

A three-month old baby has just grown past the newborn stage and is now taking notice of the world around her. She may still sleep a lot, but her schedule will be starting to solidify and she is continuing to grow rapidly. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents wait between four to six months to begin solid foods. However, there are other ways a baby of this age gets proper nutrition.

  1. Breast Milk

    • A mother who is nursing will continue to nurse a baby who is three months old. Breast milk provides the proper nutrition for an infant and also provides him with immunities. A breast-fed baby tastes different milk each time he nurses, based on what his mother has eaten, so he gets used to diverse tastes. A breast-fed baby will also self-regulate, deciding how much and how often to nurse.

    Formula

    • A three-month old baby can be fed formula exclusively or in addition to breast milk. There are many types of formulas and parents may have to try out a few before finding one that suits the baby's tastes and stomach. Formula comes in liquid and powder form and can be soy based, organic, for sensitive stomachs or standard.

    Solid Foods

    • At three months, a baby is not ready for solid foods. Her digestive system has not matured to digest the foods, and she may not have lost her tongue-thrust reflex. Newborns have a natural reflex that pushes everything out of their mouth except for a nipple. Once she has lost this reflex, can hold her head up on her own and has reached four months of age, she can slowly begin solid foods.

    Growth Spurts and Solid Foods

    • At around three months, a baby will go through a growth spurt. She may wake up more often at night and breastfeed or take bottles more frequently. A parent may think this is an indicator that she is ready for solid foods. However, according to wholesomebabyfoods.com, a growth spurt does not mean she is ready for solid foods. After a few days, her feeding schedule will resume as it once was without the addition of solids.

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