{"id":29792,"date":"2026-01-30T18:00:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T18:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.may.app\/?p=29792"},"modified":"2026-02-09T15:40:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T15:40:41","slug":"meals-12-month-old-baby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.may.app\/en\/blog\/baby-1-year\/meals-12-month-old-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"What meals for my 12-month-old baby?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At 12 months, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your baby can<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> finally eat the vast majority of foods (to your great delight). However, it\u2019s not always easy to know how to<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">manage your child\u2019s diet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so that it\u2019s rich and varied.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>What meals for my 12-month-old baby?<\/strong> Let\u2019s take a closer look.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What diet for my 12-month-old baby?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrition plays an important role in your child\u2019s health and proper development. With your busy schedule, <strong>offering balanced meals<\/strong> to your child every day<strong> can be challenging<\/strong>. The goal is to find the right middle ground between the pleasure of eating and healthy nutrition, relying on simple tips you can apply day to day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To meet the body\u2019s needs, your child\u2019s diet must be varied. <strong>Each nutrient has a specific role<\/strong>: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein helps build muscle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbohydrates and vitamins provide the energy needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fats are essential for growth and proper body function.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minerals help support the immune system, among other things.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber (found in vegetables such as beans and peas) promotes healthy digestion and regular bowel movements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A balanced diet therefore relies on a variety of foods to provide all these nutrients in appropriate amounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foods are generally divided into seven major groups, <strong>each providing specific nutritional elements<\/strong>: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fruits and vegetables,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dairy products,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">starches and grains,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meat, eggs, and fish,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fats and oils,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sweet foods,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">water.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By regularly offering your child foods from each of these groups, you ensure they receive all the nutrients they need for growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, not all foods should be eaten in the same proportions. <strong>Starchy foods belong at every meal<\/strong>, <strong>fruits and vegetables<\/strong> should be offered <strong>several times a day<\/strong>, while <strong>dairy products<\/strong> are recommended <strong>two to three times daily<\/strong>. Animal protein sources should be limited to one serving per day, and fats should be consumed in moderation. Sweet foods should remain occasional, and it\u2019s best to offer preparations with no added sugars. Water, lastly, should be offered regularly throughout the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond daily recommendations, balance is also built across all meals and over the week. <strong>A meal that is too monotonous or based on only one food group is not ideal.<\/strong> It\u2019s better to vary flavors and food sources, especially for proteins, alternating fish, meat, and eggs throughout the week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, food quality is just as important as variety. Homemade meals make it easier to control salt, sugar, and fat intake, which are often excessive in processed foods. When possible,<strong> it\u2019s recommended to choose seasonal foods and locally produced items,<\/strong> especially for fruits and vegetables, because they\u2019re generally tastier and less treated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to learn more? Feel free to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1pblulz8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">download the May app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where you&#8217;ll find plenty of resources to support and guide you throughout your journey as a new parent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29677\" src=\"https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kid-sits-at-the-table-and-eats-strawberries-2026-01-07-05-55-35-utc.webp\" alt=\"Quel repas pour mon b\u00e9b\u00e9 de 12 mois ? - May App Sant\u00e9\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kid-sits-at-the-table-and-eats-strawberries-2026-01-07-05-55-35-utc.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kid-sits-at-the-table-and-eats-strawberries-2026-01-07-05-55-35-utc-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kid-sits-at-the-table-and-eats-strawberries-2026-01-07-05-55-35-utc-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meals for a 12-month-old baby: should you stop infant formula?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From birth until the start of complementary feeding, your baby\u2019s diet was based exclusively on your breast milk or infant formula. Then, if you weren\u2019t breastfeeding, until age 1, so-called \u201cfollow-on\u201d formula supplemented solid meals. It is now recommended to <strong>switch to toddler milk<\/strong>, also called \u201cthird-stage\u201d milk. This is recommended from 12 months to 3 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between 12 months and 3 years, your child\u2019s body is still immature and undergoes major changes. Growth, learning to walk, and muscular, joint, and brain development place significant demands on their body. <strong>Their needs are therefore very different from those of an adult and require specifically adapted nutrition<\/strong>. Toddler milk, combined with a varied diet, helps meet these particular needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This milk provides essential fatty acids that are indispensable for the development of the brain and nervous system, as well as vitamins needed for growth. It is also <strong>an important source of iron,<\/strong> in amounts far higher than cow\u2019s milk, helping support the immune system and the production of red blood cells.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, toddler milk differs from cow\u2019s milk in that it contains less protein and sodium. This composition helps prevent kidney overload and excessive protein intake, while reducing future risks of overweight, obesity, and cardiovascular problems. <strong>It is therefore a milk specifically designed to support your baby\u2019s healthy, harmonious growth.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/diverse-baby-at-home-eating-jar-carrots-in-high-ch-2026-01-05-23-20-33-utc.webp\" alt=\"Quel repas pour mon b\u00e9b\u00e9 de 12 mois ? - May App Sant\u00e9\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/diverse-baby-at-home-eating-jar-carrots-in-high-ch-2026-01-05-23-20-33-utc.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/diverse-baby-at-home-eating-jar-carrots-in-high-ch-2026-01-05-23-20-33-utc-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/diverse-baby-at-home-eating-jar-carrots-in-high-ch-2026-01-05-23-20-33-utc-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>What foods should I give my 12-month-old baby in the morning<\/b><b>?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakfast is the first meal of the day. During <\/span><strong>the first 12 months of life<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, milk (breast milk in<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the case of breastfeeding<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or infant formula<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is the foundation of the diet. Everything changes around 1 year, and eating habits\u2014including breakfast\u2014can finally vary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can start offering dairy products, which are sources of calcium. Grains can also be eaten by your baby. They provide good energy levels and a good supply of nutrients. Try, however, to keep milk (breast milk or formula) at breakfast as long as your child accepts it, because they still have significant needs in that area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What about fruit? Of course, fruit is welcome at breakfast! Packed with vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates, it\u2019s perfect for<\/span> your child\u2019s growth<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s an example of a breakfast to give to your 12-month-old baby:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">210 to 250 ml of breast milk or toddler milk,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bread,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cereal (such as oats).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a few pieces of apple (or other fruit).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/learning-coordination-2026-01-09-09-45-09-utc.webp\" alt=\"Quel repas pour mon b\u00e9b\u00e9 de 12 mois ? - May App Sant\u00e9\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/learning-coordination-2026-01-09-09-45-09-utc.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/learning-coordination-2026-01-09-09-45-09-utc-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/learning-coordination-2026-01-09-09-45-09-utc-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>What lunch for my 12-month-old baby<\/b><b>?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your baby is 12 months old, their meals are fairly similar to an adult\u2019s, but with preparations <\/span><strong>in smaller portions<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Lunch is the heartiest meal of the day. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At 1 year old, your child can eat most fruits and vegetables cooked, but also raw, as long as they\u2019re ripe! Cucumber, avocado, tomato, or even beet can be discovered by your baby! Vegetables, starchy foods (potato, sweet potato, parsnip, legumes, etc.), and proteins (meat, fish, egg) gradually become an integral part of everyday life!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may run into a few difficulties, especially if your baby refuses to eat certain foods. Above all, mealtime is <\/span><strong>a time to share<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and discover new flavors\/textures. Don\u2019t hesitate to turn it into a playful moment to encourage your baby to try different foods.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dishes you prepare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are also a way to discover what they like and what they like less.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our suggestions for lunch:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cubes of kabocha squash,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small pieces of cod (the equivalent of 4 teaspoons),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a yogurt or applesauce.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/baby-full-of-tomato-sauce-2026-01-11-10-32-35-utc.webp\" alt=\"Quel repas pour mon b\u00e9b\u00e9 de 12 mois ? - May App Sant\u00e9\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/baby-full-of-tomato-sauce-2026-01-11-10-32-35-utc.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/baby-full-of-tomato-sauce-2026-01-11-10-32-35-utc-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/baby-full-of-tomato-sauce-2026-01-11-10-32-35-utc-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>What snack for my 12-month-old baby<\/b><b>?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snack time is an important meal of the day. To help your baby make it until dinner, you can give them fruit pur\u00e9e or a ripe piece of fruit.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they are not breastfed, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">they can drink a bottle<\/span> <strong>of 150 ml of toddler milk<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or eat a dairy snack, along with a piece of bread. Baby cookies can be an option for snack time, but only occasionally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our suggestions for snack time:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">applesauce and pear pur\u00e9e,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a nursing session or a 150 ml bottle of toddler milk,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a small piece of bread.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29691\" src=\"https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/a-little-girl-baby-eats-zucchini-with-her-hands-c-2026-01-05-05-43-39-utc.webp\" alt=\"Quel repas pour mon b\u00e9b\u00e9 de 12 mois ? - May App Sant\u00e9\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/a-little-girl-baby-eats-zucchini-with-her-hands-c-2026-01-05-05-43-39-utc.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/a-little-girl-baby-eats-zucchini-with-her-hands-c-2026-01-05-05-43-39-utc-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/a-little-girl-baby-eats-zucchini-with-her-hands-c-2026-01-05-05-43-39-utc-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>What dinner for my 12-month-old baby<\/b><b>?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dinner follows the same principle as lunch but without protein. In general, dinner is lighter than lunch. Feeding your baby can be a bit more difficult in the evening because they may be <\/span><strong>a bit crankier, tired, or overstimulated<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To gradually introduce a new food to your child, you can offer it <\/span><strong>as a side<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to a food they already like. Using playful strategies (table decorations, colorful plates, and presenting the plate in a \u201cfun\u201d way) can also help with<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">starting solids<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our dinner menu idea:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">potatoes in small pieces (\u2153),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cooked carrots (\u2154),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a nursing session or a 150 ml bottle of toddler milk.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good to know: it\u2019s important to add <\/span><strong>2 teaspoons of vegetable oil<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a small knob of raw butter to your cooked preparation to meet fat needs.<\/span> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cute-toddler-kid-sitting-in-feeding-chair-near-tas-2026-01-05-23-52-21-utc.webp\" alt=\"Quel repas pour mon b\u00e9b\u00e9 de 12 mois ? - May App Sant\u00e9\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cute-toddler-kid-sitting-in-feeding-chair-near-tas-2026-01-05-23-52-21-utc.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cute-toddler-kid-sitting-in-feeding-chair-near-tas-2026-01-05-23-52-21-utc-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cute-toddler-kid-sitting-in-feeding-chair-near-tas-2026-01-05-23-52-21-utc-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>A recipe idea for your 12-month-old baby<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if we saved you some time by offering easy, delicious recipes to whip up for your 12-month-old baby? Let\u2019s go!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Orecchiette with chanterelle mushrooms:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">P<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rep time<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 20 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">orecchiette pasta: 50 grams,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chanterelle mushrooms: 150 grams,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 lime,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parmesan (dairy is present in Parmesan, so you can omit it),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">butter (butter can be replaced with olive oil).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instructions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cook the pasta <strong>a<\/strong><\/span><strong>ccording to the package directions<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Meanwhile, wash and sort the chanterelles, then cook them for 10 minutes in a pan with butter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When everything is ready, combine, then grate a little Parmesan and lime zest over the pasta. Serve as is\u2014just like the grown-ups!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonus tip: lime adds <\/span><strong>a touch of acidity<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that will wake up your baby\u2019s taste buds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And there you have it\u2014a delicious dish to eat at lunch or dinner!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to discover more recipes like this?<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head to the May app<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to discover family recipes by age! On the menu: rice &amp; pepper bites, dark chocolate aquafaba mousse (without raw eggs) for dessert, and many more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cute-baby-with-redness-cheeks-learning-to-eat-food-2026-01-11-08-57-12-utc.webp\" alt=\"Quel repas pour mon b\u00e9b\u00e9 de 12 mois ? - May App Sant\u00e9\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cute-baby-with-redness-cheeks-learning-to-eat-food-2026-01-11-08-57-12-utc.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cute-baby-with-redness-cheeks-learning-to-eat-food-2026-01-11-08-57-12-utc-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cute-baby-with-redness-cheeks-learning-to-eat-food-2026-01-11-08-57-12-utc-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Meals for a 12-month-old baby: f<\/b><b>oods to avoid<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you have an idea of what you can feed your 12-month-old baby, here\u2019s a short list <\/span><strong>of foods not recommended<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your child:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chocolate (limit due to nickel),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soy-based products <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contain phytoestrogens and should therefore be limited until your child is 3 years old,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sweeteners,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coffee, tea, or caffeinated sodas, and energy drinks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>To reduce choking risk:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cylindrical and\/or hard foods (whole peanuts, nuts, grapes, cherry tomatoes, pieces of raw apple&#8230;).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>To reduce microbiological risk:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">raw or undercooked meats (cook thoroughly),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">raw milk and cheeses made from raw milk (except gruy\u00e8re, comt\u00e9),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">raw eggs and preparations made with raw eggs (homemade chocolate mousse, homemade mayonnaise&#8230;),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shellfish and raw fish.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And of course, avoid adding salt or sugar to dishes. For dairy products, you can optionally sweeten them<\/span> <strong>with pieces of fruit.<\/strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29702\" src=\"https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/baby-sitting-in-front-of-food-bowl-with-serious-ex-2026-01-07-05-31-21-utc.webp\" alt=\"Quel repas pour mon b\u00e9b\u00e9 de 12 mois ? - May App Sant\u00e9\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/baby-sitting-in-front-of-food-bowl-with-serious-ex-2026-01-07-05-31-21-utc.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/baby-sitting-in-front-of-food-bowl-with-serious-ex-2026-01-07-05-31-21-utc-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.may.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/baby-sitting-in-front-of-food-bowl-with-serious-ex-2026-01-07-05-31-21-utc-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Encouraging independence at mealtime for my 12-month-old <\/b><b>baby<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to see your baby <\/span><strong>become more independent<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? You can do so by offering:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A divided plate to present the whole meal at once, ideally suctioned to the table to prevent tipping and limit mess.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ergonomic utensils, adapted to a child\u2019s grip, safe and easy to hold.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A light, ergonomic cup and\/or a spill-proof bowl.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your baby eats with their fingers, no problem! That\u2019s completely normal and part of <\/span><strong>sensory exploration<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the physiological stakes, mealtime remains a special moment, a time of pleasure as a family. There\u2019s no need to worry if your child doesn\u2019t eat the way you\u2019d like or refuses a food! Over time, you\u2019ll end up finding the little trick to<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diversify their diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In summary, your 12-month-old baby\u2019s diet is entering a new phase: more varied, closer to an adult\u2019s diet, but still tailored to their specific needs. The key is to offer balanced meals while respecting their appetite, rhythm, and preferences. Finally, keep in mind that every baby develops at their own pace. <strong>Mealtime should remain a calm moment<\/strong>, of discovery and sharing, with no pressure, to lay the foundation for a healthy and positive relationship with food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>**<\/p>\n<p>Cr\u00e9dits photos : Nadtochii | rohaneh | YuriArcursPeopleimages | CCISUL | Katerina_zhiltsova | LightFieldStudios | Okrasiuk | riderfoot_<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This text was translated from French by an artificial intelligence. The information, advice, and sources it contains comply with French standards and may therefore not apply to your situation. Make sure to complement this reading by visiting the May US\/UK app and consulting the healthcare professionals who are supporting you.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At 12 months, your baby can finally eat the vast majority of foods (to your great delight). However, it\u2019s not always easy to know how to manage your child\u2019s diet so that it\u2019s rich and varied. What meals for my 12-month-old baby? Let\u2019s take a closer look. What diet for my 12-month-old baby? 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