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10 Months Old Baby Food & Diet Chart

Published: Nov 22, 2022 by Dora · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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Guide on 10 months old baby food - what to eat and what to avoid, including a 10 month old diet chart, feeding schedule, recipes and free printable meal planner.

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  • Food for babies at 10 months old
  • Foods to avoid
  • 10 months old baby diet chart
  • Sample Feeding Schedule
  • Breakfast for 10 month old
  • Family meals - lunch and dinner ideas for 10 month old
  • Snacks for 10 month old
  • Feeding tips
  • Free Baby Meal Planner
  • More meals plans and food charts
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Food for babies at 10 months old

chives, pears, tomato, orange and bananas on a white background

At this age your baby's nutrition comes from solid foods and breastmilk/formula.

A baby should be eating 750 - 900 calories per day, with about 400 - 500 calories still coming from breastmilk/formula.

The food should mostly be finger food to allow the baby to develop their pincer grasp and oral motor development (see Starting solids - how to transition to finger foods guide).

You can even start giving them some starter cutlery to explore and play with.

You can give baby bite-sized pieces of very soft food cut the size of a pinky fingernail or smashed (such as peas or chickpeas) from the food list:

  • Fruits - cooked apples, strawberries, bananas, peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, mango, pineapples, oranges
  • Vegetables - cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, swiss chard, kale, parsnips, carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, zucchini, eggplant, butternut squash, potatoes, sweet potato, asparagus, beetroot, avocado
  • Protein - beef, lamb, chicken, turkey, pork, fish, eggs, lentils, chickpeas, beans, tofu
  • Grains - oats, millet, wholewheat products (bread, tortillas, pittas, pasta, couscous), quinoa, barley, bulgur, rye products (bread, tortillas, pittas), rice (once a week due to high arsenic content)
  • Dairy (pasteurized, no added sugar or salt) - cheese, full-fat yogurt, kefir
  • Fats - nut butters, seed butters, olive oil, avocado

Below you will find food ideas and recipes for 10 month old baby.

Foods to avoid

At ten months old you should avoid giving your baby the following foods:

  • Cow’s milk – digestive system not yet adapted
  • Low-fat milk and dairy products – cause excessive intake of protein and low intake of essential fats
  • Honey – can cause botulism
  • Salt – kidneys not sufficiently developed
  • Fruit juices – high sugar content
  • Unpasteurized products – can contain dangerous bacteria
  • Smoked & cured meats / processed food – excessive salt intake
  • High mercury fish (fresh tuna, halibut, grouper, shark) – excessive intake of mercury
  • Chocolate, especially dark – caffeine content

10 months old baby diet chart

10 month old baby diet chart

This chart was created following the guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Dietetic Association and World Health Organization by Dora Babic-Cikos, Phd, our resident nutritionist.

You can check out her book Wean With Confidence for a full 6-12 Month Meal Plan here (7 months of nutritionist-made meal plans and over 100 recipes).

Meal plans and baby food charts for other ages are available in the baby food charts section such as Meal plan for 6 month old baby, 7 month old baby food chart, 8 month old baby food chart, 9 month old baby food chart, 10 month old meal plan (different to the chart presented here), 11 month old meal plan and 1 year old baby food chart.

Sample Feeding Schedule

The feeding schedule will vary whether you are breastfeeding or bottle feeding. This is just an example. You can split your breastfeeding/bottle feedings however you like.

10 month old feeding schedule

Breakfast for 10 month old

A selection of easy and healthy breakfast recipes for your 10 month old baby

3-ingredient Oat Banana Pancake for Baby
Easy, healthy banana pancakes for baby are made with just 3 ingredients - oats, bananas and eggs. Made in 10 min, perfect for 6 month old baby-led weaning , toddlers and even adults love them. Great with peanut butter and fruit, as breakfast or on-the-go snack. Once you make them they will become a staple in your kitchen. Can be made with no egg (vegan), and are gluten-free and naturally dairy-free.
Check out this recipe
a pile of 3 ingredient banana oat pancakes for baby on a plate
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
5 min prep, super nutritious Peanut Butter Overnight Oats loaded with vitamins and minerals provides a healthy breakfast for baby (or toddler) and parent
Check out this recipe
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats for baby and toddler
A Healthy French Toast
A healthier version of the traditional French toast, low in saturated fat but high on flavor. Perfect for a weekend breakfast for the whole family and one your toddler will love.
Check out this recipe
Healthy french toast sticks for baby-led weaning
Sweet Potato Pancakes
The BEST, super easy, and nutritious sweet potato pancakes – perfect for baby-led weaning, finger food and to take on-the-go.
Check out this recipe
sweet potato pancakes
Apple Banana Oatmeal
A great, high-calorie breakfast that's quick to make and a perfect start to the day for a 6-month-old and up!
Check out this recipe
apple banana oatmeal

Family meals - lunch and dinner ideas for 10 month old

Selection of easy healthy lunch and dinner ideas for your 10 month old baby that can also be served as a family meal (just add a little salt for the grown-ups!)

Oven-baked Spanish Tortilla (Spanish Omelette)
A healthy and filling meal you can prepare in no time to feed the whole family. A twist on the classic Spanish tortilla that takes 10 min of prep and 45 min in the oven. Easy, delicious oven-baked Spanish tortilla.
Check out this recipe
Oven Baked Spanish Tortilla in glass dish
Mediterranean Sweet Potato Salad with Lemon Mint Vinaigrette
Super easy, 10 min prep, 20 min in the oven, this Mediterranean sweet potato salad is a vegetarian dream with flavorful crispy roasted chickpeas, lettuce, cucumber, tomato and dressed in a refreshing lemon mint vinaigrette.
Check out this recipe
Mediterranean Sweet Potato Salad with Lemon Mint Vinaigrette
Easy Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas
10 mins to prep, just 1 dish to clean, these oven-baked chicken fajitas are a delicious healthy dinner that can be easily made for babies, toddlers and adults at the same time.
Check out this recipe
easy oven baked chicken fajitas
Easy Salmon Leek Quiche
Easy Salmon Leek Quiche with a simple homemade crust that will make you feel like a pro. Suitable for baby-led weaning and toddlers.
Check out this recipe
Salmon Leek Quiche Featured image
Easy Red Lentil Soup Recipe for Baby
10 min prep, 30 min to cook this nutritious, tasty and easy Red Lentil baby soup recipe is perfect for a 6 month old baby and older. Can be given if you are doing baby-led weaning, for toddlers, kids and it is so delicious adults will love it. Make a big batch and freeze it for days you don't want to cook. It's naturally vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free.
Check out this recipe
red lentil soup for baby in a silicone baby bowl with spoon
Vegetarian Crispy Roasted Chickpea Gyros
10 min prep, 30 min in the oven, easy delicious vegetarian recipe that you can deconstruct for baby, toddler and serve to parents for lunch or dinner.
Check out this recipe
Vegetarian Crispy Roasted Chickpea Gyros with toddler plate
Easy Homemade Wholewheat Pizza
Super easy homemade wholewheat pizza base that is great for baby-led weaning, practicing pincer grasp and for toddlers. A healthier version of the traditional pizza that you can make for the whole family.
Check out this recipe
Homemade wholewheat pizza
Best Red Lentil Vegan Bolognese
Rich and hearty, this delicious red lentil vegan bolognese tastes like the original, no joke. Made with healthy vegetables such as mushrooms, carrots, celery, and walnuts and finished with flavorsome bolognese herbs. The whole dish tastes almost exactly the same as an authentic bolognese yet it is healthy, vegan, and loved by babies, kids, and adults. Even my husband, who adores the original bolognese, now prefers this as it makes him feel full but light.
Check out this recipe
Red Lentil Vegan Bolognese with tagliatele

Snacks for 10 month old

At 10 months your baby's snack will usually still be breastmilk or formula, however, if you want some additional snack recipes see below.

Spinach Cornbread Muffins
15 min prep, 1 bowl, healthy and nutritious Spinach Cornbread Muffins that are great for babies and toddlers (and you will love them too)
Check out this recipe
Spinach Cornbread Muffins
Banana Spinach Pancakes Baby Recipe
A great way to add nutritious spinach to a baby recipes. These healthy spinach pancakes are made with just 4 ingredients - banana, oats, egg and spinach and in 10 minutes. Perfect for 6 month old baby-led weaning, toddlers, kids and even adults love them. 
Check out this recipe
banana spinach pancakes stacked for baby recipe
10 min No-Bake Energy Balls
Super easy no-bake energy balls are a perfect energy booster for babies and toddlers and help their digestive systems work.
Check out this recipe
Energy balls for toddlers
Zucchini Cake
Add more vegetables to your child's diet with this simple yet delicious zucchini cake – a perfect healthy snack to take with you while you're out and about!
Check out this recipe
Zucchini Cake
Broccoli Cheese Cakes
Broccoli Cheese Cakes - easy, quick and a perfect meal to take to the park or make a large batch and freeze for those days you don't wanna cook
Check out this recipe
10 month old recipes broccoli cheese cakes
Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie
A simple, delicious, nutrient-dense way to start the day or get rid of the mid-afternoon hunger pangs.
Check out this recipe
banana peanut butter smoothie

Feeding tips

  • offer foods one by one to control for allergies
  • start offering bite-sized pieces of soft food to your baby to help them develop pincer grasp (soft food the size of a pinky fingernail)
  • offer small servings of food so child does not get overwhelmed
  • always be present when baby is eating
  • avoid salt and sugar
  • no honey before 1 and no cow's milk or goat's milk unless used in cooking
  • have a great bib to minimize cleaning
  • serve food in a suction bowl so baby can scoop food out themselves
  • teach them to drink little sips from an open cup from the beginning
  • notice when baby is full because they will start turning their head away, clamp lips, throw food on the floor, spit food out, push food away
  • start teaching them simple baby sign language (ideally to say "eat", "milk" and "water" so they can tell you when they are hungry)

Free Baby Meal Planner

Download, print and stick to your fridge this easy to use meal planner for your baby. Click here to download the PDF Meal Planner for Baby.

Free printable meal planner for baby 6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12 months old

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  1. Ingunn

    February 27, 2023 at 9:08 am

    Hiya
    I’ve been trying to find out which plates you used in the sample 10 month old meals with the various compartments…

    Reply
    • Ana

      February 28, 2023 at 2:16 am

      Hello, its the Bumkins Silicone grip dish

      Reply

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