These include:Cereals from other grains such as oats, wheat, and barleyVegetable pureesFinely chopped meat (good source of iron)BIRTH TO 4 MONTHS OF AGEDuring the first 4 - 6 months of life, infants need only breast milk or formula to meet all their nutritional needs.If breastfeeding, a newborn may need to nurse 8 - 12 times per day (every 2 - 4 hours), or on demand.