What My 10 (now 11) Month Old Eats In A Day
If you’re wondering what an 10–11 month old actually eats in real life, here’s a realistic day of baby-led meals with zero pressure.
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Feeding a baby does not need to be complicated. Truly.
My goal is always the same: offer real, nutrient-dense foods, keep the pressure low, and give her plenty of exposure to different flavors and textures. Some days she’s all in. Other days she has zero interest. Both are completely normal.
She’s now 11 months old, but her diet looks almost exactly the same as it did at 10 months, which is why I still think this is helpful if you’re in that 9–12 month window.
After three kids, I’ve learned this the hard way: the only routine that works is the one that’s flexible.
How Often She Eats
She typically eats three meals a day, but if the day goes sideways (because…life) or she just isn’t acting hungry, I don’t stress about it.
No forcing. No pressure. Just offering.
What a Typical Day Looks Like
I don’t plate Instagram-perfect meals. Some meals are one food. Some are two or three. It depends on what’s in the fridge and how much time I have.
🍳 Breakfast
Scrambled or hard-boiled egg
Fruit (avocado, berries, pear, banana)
Chia pudding if I happened to prep it the night before
Oatmeal with fruit
🍝 Lunch
Leftovers chopped into baby-friendly pieces
Or simple staples like:
Avocado strips
Soft veggies
Cottage cheese
Peanut butter toast
🍗 Dinner
A modified version of whatever we’re having
Common foods on repeat:
Protein (shredded chicken, salmon, ground beef)
Fruit
Veggies (broccoli, zucchini, sweet potatoes, squash)
Nothing fancy. Just real food she can explore at her own pace.
Let’s Talk About Picky Days
Picky days don’t stress me out.
Babies are still figuring out what food is. She still nurses as much as she wants, so her nutritional needs are met. My only job is to keep offering food, even if she ignores half the plate.
Some days she eats two bites of banana and is done. Other days she eats everything in sight.
The swings are normal. I don’t make them mean anything.
Snack Ideas That Aren’t Junky
I’m not big on snacks “just because,” but if she’s clearly hungry between meals, these are easy options without fillers:
Whole-milk yogurt. (regular or greek)
Avocado chunks
Fruit (raspberries or strawberries are our go-to)
Banana coated with hemp seeds
Frozen berries in a teether popsicle (clutch during heavy teething days)
A soft meatball or a little shredded chicken
Quick. Simple. Real food.
Simple Recipes We Make on Repeat
CHIA PUDDING BASE
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• ½ cup milk (I use full-fat coconut milk)
• Frozen or fresh berries + cinnamon if you want
Blend the berries and milk, stir in chia seeds, and refrigerate overnight. So easy.
Banana Oat Pancakes
• 1 ripe banana, smashed
• 1 egg
• ¼–½ cup oats
Mix, fry in butter or coconut oil, done. They store well and she’ll eat them even on low-interest days. You can add chia seeds, cinnamon, and vanilla if you want to enhance the flavor!
How I Think About Nutrients
I don’t track anything.
I just try to make sure she gets exposure to a mix of:
Protein: eggs, meat, fish, yogurt, cottage cheese, beans
Fruits and veggies
Healthy fats: butter, avocado, olive oil
Whole grains: Oats, pasta, quinoa
If she sees a variety of whole foods over the course of a week, that’s what matters. Not whether a single day looks “perfect.”
A Quick Note on Sodium
I’m mindful of sodium, but I don’t track milligrams or stress over every bite.
Most of what we eat at home is naturally lower in sodium compared to processed foods, and I don’t add salt to baby portions. If a family meal includes a bit of sodium, I’m okay with that.
Consistency matters more than micromanaging.
Baby Feeding Items We Actually Use
Not a giant list. Just the things that have truly stayed in rotation through three kids:
Final Thoughts
If you’re stressing about how much your baby eats in a day, take a breath.
Your job is to offer nourishing food. Their job is to decide what and how much to eat.
That division of responsibility matters more than any single meal.