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11 Month Baby Food Chart: Preparing for the First Birthday

Almost 1 year old! See what your 11-month-old can eat, how to transition toward family foods, and get our sample feeding schedule and first birthday food prep tips.

By BabyFoodCharts Editorial TeamLast updated June 3, 2026

An eleven month old self-feeding with a spoon at a high chair

At 11 months, babies eat three meals and one or two snacks of soft, chopped family foods, practice using utensils, and are nearly ready for the transition that comes at their first birthday. Variety and routine are key.

What's new at 11 months

Your baby is becoming a more skilled, independent eater, managing lumps and pieces, drinking small sips of water from an open or straw cup, and increasingly wanting to do it themselves. Expect day-to-day swings in appetite; this is normal.

11 month baby food chart

Sample 11 month baby food chart with three meals and snacks.
Time	Feeding	Example foods	Amount
Morning	Breast milk or formula	-	Full feed
Breakfast	Solids	Eggs, toast fingers, banana	6–8 tbsp
Snack	Solids	Yogurt, soft fruit	Small
Lunch	Solids	Fish or lentils, rice, soft veg	6–8 tbsp
Snack	Breast milk or formula	-	Full feed
Dinner	Solids	Mini meatballs, pasta, avocado	6–8 tbsp
Before bed	Breast milk or formula	-	Full feed

Sample 11 month baby food chart with three meals and snacks.

Getting ready for 12 months

Around the first birthday, many babies transition from formula to whole cow's milk and take more of their nutrition from food. Keep building a varied diet now so the change feels natural.

Keep mealtimes positive

Eat together when you can, keep portions small with seconds available, and avoid pressure. Repeated, relaxed exposure is how babies learn to accept new foods.

Frequently asked questions

What can an 11 month old eat?

An 11 month old can eat a wide variety of soft, chopped family foods across three meals and snacks, proteins, grains, dairy, and plenty of fruits and vegetables. Keep avoiding honey, added salt and sugar, and choking hazards until the recommended ages.

How much should an 11 month old eat?

Appetites vary day to day. Offer three balanced meals plus one or two snacks and let your baby decide how much to eat. Breast milk or formula continues until at least 12 months.

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