WEEKLY SAMPLE MENUS FOR CHILDREN (By Age Group)
Ages 6–12 Months
Goal: Introduce
soft foods, one at a time, while continuing breast milk or formula.
Monday
- Breakfast:
Mashed banana
- Lunch:
Puréed sweet potato
- Dinner:
Puréed chicken + carrots
Tuesday
- Breakfast:
Iron-fortified baby oatmeal
- Lunch:
Puréed peas
- Dinner:
Mashed avocado
Wednesday
- Breakfast:
Mashed pear
- Lunch:
Puréed lentils
- Dinner:
Puréed turkey + squash
Thursday
- Breakfast:
Mashed apple
- Lunch:
Puréed spinach + potato
- Dinner: Puréed salmon (very soft)
Friday
- Breakfast: Baby oatmeal + a little
banana
- Lunch:
Mashed pumpkin
- Dinner:
Mashed beans
Saturday
- Breakfast:
Mashed berries (strained)
- Lunch:
Puréed zucchini
- Dinner:
Puréed beef + carrots
Sunday
- Breakfast:
Mashed banana + oatmeal
- Lunch:
Mashed sweet peas
- Dinner:
Soft tofu mashed
Snacks: Small
amounts of mashed fruit.
Avoid: Honey, salt, sugar, choking hazards.
7-Day Menu for Ages 1–2 Years
Structure:
✔ 3 meals + 2 snacks
✔ Soft textures, small pieces
✔ Limit salt and sugar
DAY 1 – Monday
Breakfast: Scrambled egg + soft banana slices
Snack: Whole-milk yogurt
Lunch: Soft chicken + rice + steamed carrots
Snack: Mashed avocado on soft bread
Dinner: Lentil soup + soft potato pieces
DAY 2 – Tuesday
Breakfast: Oatmeal with mashed pear
Snack: Cheese cubes
Lunch: Turkey meatballs (soft) + pasta + peas
Snack: Applesauce
Dinner: Soft fish (tilapia/salmon) + mashed sweet potato
DAY 3 – Wednesday
Breakfast: Pancake pieces + blueberries (cut)
Snack: Yogurt + oats
Lunch: Beans + rice + zucchini
Snack: Banana slices
Dinner: Chicken noodle soup
DAY 4 – Thursday
Breakfast: Toast with mashed avocado
Snack: Cottage cheese
Lunch: Ground beef + soft potato + peas
Snack: Pear slices (soft)
Dinner: Soft cooked quinoa + carrots
DAY 5 – Friday
Breakfast: Oatmeal + mashed banana
Snack: Yogurt smoothie
Lunch: Chicken stew
Snack: Crackers + cheese
Dinner: Soft tofu + rice + veggies
DAY 6 – Saturday
Breakfast: French toast pieces
Snack: Applesauce
Lunch: Pasta with tomato sauce + turkey
Snack: Grapes cut in quarters
Dinner: Soft cooked beans + squash
DAY 7 – Sunday
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs + soft peach slices
Snack: Soft cookie or biscuit
Lunch: Salmon + mashed potatoes
Snack: Yogurt
Dinner: Vegetable soup
7-Day Menu for Ages 2–5 Years
Structure:
✔ More variety and texture
✔ Start including the child in choosing foods
DAY 1 – Monday
Breakfast: Egg + whole-grain toast
Snack: Fruit cup
Lunch: Chicken + rice + vegetables
Snack: Yogurt + granola
Dinner: Soup + bread
DAY 2 – Tuesday
Breakfast: Oatmeal with raisins
Snack: Baby carrots
Lunch: Macaroni with broccoli
Snack: Apple slices
Dinner: Fish + green beans
DAY 3 – Wednesday
Breakfast: Cereal + fruit
Snack: Cheese cubes
Lunch: Turkey sandwich + salad
Snack: Banana
Dinner: Ground beef + potatoes
DAY 4 – Thursday
Breakfast: Pancakes + berries
Snack: Yogurt
Lunch: Rice bowl with chicken and veggies
Snack: Crackers + hummus
Dinner: Vegetable pasta
DAY 5 – Friday
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs + toast
Snack: Pear slices
Lunch: Tuna salad + crackers
Snack: Smoothie
Dinner: Chicken soup
DAY 6 – Saturday
Breakfast: French toast + fruit
Snack: Carrot sticks
Lunch: Quesadilla + beans
Snack: Grapes (cut)
Dinner: Rice + salmon + vegetables
DAY 7 – Sunday
Breakfast: Yogurt parfait
Snack: Cheese + fruit
Lunch: Spaghetti with turkey meatballs
Snack: Banana muffin
Dinner: Chicken + sweet potatoes
7-Day Menu for Ages 6–12 Years
Structure:
✔ Balanced meals
✔ Teach independence and healthy habits
DAY 1 – Monday
Breakfast: Cereal + milk + fruit
Snack: Mixed nuts (if no allergy)
Lunch: Turkey sandwich + veggies
Snack: Yogurt
Dinner: Chicken + rice + salad
DAY 2 – Tuesday
Breakfast: Pancakes + fruit
Snack: Cheese + grapes
Lunch: Rice bowl (chicken + veggies)
Snack: Smoothie
Dinner: Beef stew
DAY 3 – Wednesday
Breakfast: Eggs + toast
Snack: Apple slices + peanut butter
Lunch: Tuna wrap
Snack: Yogurt
Dinner: Chicken soup
DAY 4 – Thursday
Breakfast: Oatmeal + banana
Snack: Carrots + hummus
Lunch: Pasta + chicken
Snack: Crackers + cheese
Dinner: Fish + mashed potatoes
DAY 5 – Friday
Breakfast: Toast + eggs
Snack: Fruit cup
Lunch: Quesadilla + salad
Snack: Nuts or pretzels
Dinner: Chili + rice
DAY 6 – Saturday
Breakfast: Waffles + berries
Snack: Yogurt
Lunch: Ham sandwich + veggies
Snack: Popcorn
Dinner: Baked chicken + broccoli
DAY 7 – Sunday
Breakfast: Cereal + fruit
Snack: Cheese sticks
Lunch: Spaghetti with meat sauce
Snack: Smoothie
Dinner: Fish tacos + salad

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