From first solids to

self-feeding and snacks.

Nutrition Guide
Responding to Your Babys
Evolving Nutrition Needs.
Heinz can Help.
With input from our team of top nutrition and
dietary experts, we have filled this guide with
our best advice about your babys important
nutritional stages. Weve included simple
guidelines about when to introduce solid foods,
how to develop good eating habits and how
to make it all a big success!
The Heinz team of nutrition experts has been making healthy, nutritious and delicious
baby foods since 1934. You have my personal promise that all Heinz products and
services have been carefully developed to provide your baby with superior nutrition.
And did you know that all Heinz jarred baby foods have no added sugar, salt, artificial
colours, flavours, or preservatives?*
More help from Heinz is just a click away at www.heinzbaby.com. We specifically
designed this site to provide you with useful information, interactive tools and plenty
of product information to help you make sense of each stage of your babys feeding
development. And if you would like to speak directly to one of our Heinz Product
Consultants, please call 1-866-531 BABY (2229)they will be pleased to answer any
questions about our products.
Idamarie Laquatra
PhD, Registered Dietitian
Director Global Nutrition
H.J. Heinz Company
Introduction
Idamarie Laquatra
PhD, Registered Dietitian
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*Heinz jarred baby desserts have sugar added.
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An Overview of Your Childs Nutrition Needs 3
The First 5 Months
From 6 to 12+ Months
Starting Solid Foods 5
Which Food Comes First? 6
Heinz Solid Food Staging System 7
Heinz Stage 1 Foods Beginner
Heinz Stage 2 Foods From 6 Months
Heinz Stage 3 Foods From 8 Months
Heinz Stage 4 Foods From 12 Months
Heinz Little Kids

Foods 1-4 Years

Eating Organic 12
Questions 13
Visit Us Online 14
Our Promise to You 15
An Important Message about Heinz Purity Assurance
Heinz can help.
For useful information and helpful tools:
www.heinzbaby.com
For product advice:
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Whats Inside
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From 6 Months to 12+ Months
Continue to feed your baby breast milk or formula before transitioning to whole milk
and other milk products around one year.
In addition, at around six months, its time to introduce solid foods. Start with iron
fortified baby cereals and over the next weeks and months introduce vegetables,
fruits and meats. Around one year, start to make the final transition to toddler
and table foods.
The chart on the opposite page provides a guideline on when to introduce various
foods to your childs diet.
Every baby is uniquethe pace at which each child will adapt to solid foods,
as well as likes and dislikes, will differ. If you have any questions, consult with
your healthcare professional.
Nutrition Overview
Your Childs Nutrition Needs
Giving your baby the right food at the right time is the best way
to provide a healthy, balanced diet.
The First 5 Months
For the first few months, feeding your newborn is very
straight forward. It all starts with breast milk, which
is best for your baby. If you cannot or choose
not to breastfeed, iron fortified infant
formula is a safe alternative.
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Birth 5 Months 4 Months 3 Months 2 Months 1 Month
Br e a s t Mi l k o r I n f a n t F o r mu l a B a
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TIP!
From 6 Months to 12+ Months
* Breast milk is best for your baby.
Introduce new foods 2 days apart to allow your baby to
appreciate each new taste and texture and to easily
identify any food allergies.
**Use the Heinz Staging System to help you select the appropriate foods and textures
at the right timemore details on page 7 and online.
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From 6 Months From 8
Months
Around
1012 Months
From 12
Months
Tips
Avoid salt now, and prevent
problems later
Time for
new textures
and tastes
Increase
variety
Introduce
table foods
no additives,
please
Milk
and Milk
Products
Continue breast milk* and/or
infant formula
Continue breast
milk* and/or
infant formula
Continue breast
milk* and/or
infant formula
Introduce
mild cheese
and yogurt
Introduce
whole milk
Grain
Products
Introduce
iron fortified
single-grain
baby cereals,
starting with
rice cereal
Introduce
mixed-grain
baby cereals
and combination
baby cereals
and fruits
Introduce
bread/toast
Introduce
Heinz
Little Kids
cereals
and snacks
Vegetables
and Fruits
Introduce
single-ingredient
vegetables,
followed
by fruits
Introduce
combination
vegetables
and fruits
Introduce
soft
vegetables
and fruits
Meat and
Alternatives
Introduce
meats and meat
combinations
Introduce
Heinz

Toddler
Meals as a
transition to
regular family
foods
Corresponds to
Heinz Staging
System**
Moving to solid foods will
be a big change for your
little one
Ask your healthcare
professional when to start.
Usually its around 6 months of
age, but every baby is unique.
TIP!
Eating can be a strange
experience, so if your baby is
not interested or rejects a new
food, try again another day.
Often, it can take several days
before a food is accepted.
Look for these signs of readiness:
Can raise body off the ground.
Chewing movements begin.
Weight gain has slowed compared
to previous weeks.
Is not satisfied with only
breast milk or formula.
Make sure your child is safely
seated upright.
Make eating the focus of your activity.
Choose a small spoon that will easily
fit into your babys mouth.
Allow your baby to suck on the spoon
and become familiar with the feel.
A soft plastic material will be gentler
on your babys gums than metal.
When possible, include your baby
at the table during mealtimes so
that your child learns to enjoy
being part of the family meal.
Praise your baby! At first, your
baby may only eat what seems
to you like a very little bit
(about 1 teaspoon), but when
youre starting out thats a
big accomplishment!
Important Pointers for a Safe, Happy Start
Starting Solid Foods
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Two Formats
Just Add Water Contains Milk (packages with red banner)
Milk is a source of added calcium.
Milk provides a creamy, smooth texture
and preferred flavour.
Speak to your healthcare professional if you have any
questions about what cereal is right for your baby.
Add Breast Milk or Infant Formula (packages with purple banner)
These cereals do not contain milk so you
can add your own breast milk, infant
formula or even water. Please note:
they are made on equipment that also
processes some products which
contain milk.
18 varieties (6 Organic) available from Heinz Stage 1 Beginner to Stage 3.
Which Food Comes First?
Start with Heinz Rice Cerealits easiest to digest and least likely
to cause an allergic reaction.
TIP!
Heinz

Baby Cereal Your Babys First Solid Food

Provides 100% of your babys
daily Iron needs.
No sugar or artificial colours
or flavours added.
Contains Prebiotics to aid
healthy digestion.
Excellent source of Calcium, Niacin,
Vitamins B
1
, B
2
, and Phosphorus.
Rice and Soy varieties are gluten free.
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This symbol on every package guarantees that all Heinz Infant
Nutrition products are Triple Tested for Quality, Safety and
Nutrition against standards that are 5 times more stringent than
those enforced by the Canadian government.
Our Best For Your Baby
Understanding the Stages of Feeding Development
As your baby grows and develops, nutritional requirements change and so do
preferences for a variety of tastes and textures. At around six months, while your
babys system is still relatively immature, its best to start with single-ingredient foods
and simple textures. As your baby matures, the introduction of more complex tastes
and textures, as well as combinations of ingredients, supports your babys physical
development and adds variety to their diet.
The Heinz Staging System
With over 150 varieties, including 39 Organic, Heinz offers a complete
line of products to support your babys nutritional needs, starting at
around six months with first solid baby foods, to 12+ months with
toddler foods, and Little Kids cereals and snacks for 1-4 years.
Colour-coded and clearly labeled, the Heinz Staging System has been developed so
that our products match the changing tastes and textures your baby likes, with the
proper nutrition required for growth and development. As your baby moves through
the Heinz Staging System, continue to serve from each previous stage for a varied and
balanced diet. The following pages provide more information about each of these
four stages.
Heinz Solid Food Staging System
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BEGINNER
Start Simply
Start with single-ingredient foods, waiting
about 2 days between introducing each
new food, in order to allow your baby
to experience individual new tastes and
textures and to enable you to monitor
for any allergic reactions.
Start with rice baby cereal
(its least likely to cause an allergic
reaction) it will take about 2 weeks
to try Rice, Barley and Oatmeal.*
Next, add single-ingredient
vegetables it will take a few weeks
to try Peas, Carrots, Green Beans,
Butternut Squash, Sweet Potatoes
and Wax Beans.
Next, add single-ingredient fruits
it will take a few weeks to try
Apple Sauce, Bananas, Pears
and Peaches.
TIPS!
Start with one teaspoon at a
time and gradually increase
the amount.
For cereals, start with a thin
mixture and gradually thicken
as your baby gets older. Never
feed cereal in a bottle.
Feed pured foods from a bowl
rather than from the container
to prevent your babys saliva from
mixing with food in the container.
* At this time, Heinz Stage 2 meats can also be introduced/served
due to their iron content.
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Get Menu Plans Online!
Your baby will benefit from a healthy, well-balanced
diet. To view sample menus for breakfast, lunch,
dinner and snacks, go to www.heinzbaby.com and
click on Helpful Tools. Using our Menu Planner tool,
you can develop and print menus for your baby to
share with other family members and caregivers.
FROM
6 MONTHS
A great way to help satisfy your babys need for Iron
Heinz

Baby Juices are made from 100% fruit juice and supplemented with Vitamin C,
which helps boost the absorption of iron from other foods. Iron found in baby cereals
and meats supports physical growth and mental development.
Not a meat lover?
Be patient and keep trying as long as your
baby has not had an allergic reaction.
Continue with Heinz baby cereals.
They are fortified with 100% of your
babys daily Iron requirement.
Read your babys signals
Still hungry? Your baby may reach
for the spoon or bowl.
Had enough? Your baby may push
away the spoon or bowl.
Its Time for Multiple-Ingredient Foods
After your baby has tried the Heinz Stage 1
Beginner foods, its time to move to
Heinz Stage 2 foods that have multiple
ingredients such as mixed-grain cereals, cereals
with fruit, mixed vegetables, mixed fruits,
meats and combinations, as well as juices.
The goal of Heinz Stage 2 is to introduce your baby
to a wide variety of new taste experiences. Encouraging your baby to enjoy lots of
different tastes will help develop life-long, healthy eating patterns.
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Not a veggie
lover yet?
Try Heinz Veggie
Fruit Blends.
Try Farleys Instant
Cereal in Biscuit Form
A trusted weaning food
for generations and
an excellent source
of Iron and Calcium!
Green Beans
& Apple Blend
Original
Flavour
TIPS!
Strive to serve as much variety as possible in your babys menu
by selecting foods from both Heinz

Stage 1 and Stage 2.
Mix it up for some wholesome taste variety, mix your babys
favourite fruit and baby cereal together!
Use Farleys Biscuits as babys first finger food, or simply add
breast milk, formula or previously boiled water to serve as cereal.
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FROM
8 MONTHS
Look for these signs of readiness
Motor coordination improvement.
Crawls, first on stomach.
Can stand when holding onto crib
or low table.
Develops a grinding action
when chewing.
TIP!
For a varied and balanced diet,
be sure to include your babys
favourites from Heinz Stage 1,
2 and 3 foods.
Starting to Chew
At this time, babies are generally ready
to eat a bit more and start chewing.
Heinz

Stage 3 foods are chunkier, containing small
pieces that will encourage chewing but can be swallowed
whole without any difficulty. They also include more
sophisticated taste combinations for your babys
continually developing palate and come in larger sizes.
Try Moms Recipe

Delicious meals inspired by

Moms family recipe book!
8 varieties, including 3 Organic.
Get Menu Plans Online!
Your baby will benefit from a healthy, well-balanced
diet. To view sample menus for breakfast, lunch,
dinner and snacks, go to www.heinzbaby.com and
click on Helpful Tools. Using our Menu Planner tool,
you can develop and print menus for your baby,
to share with other family members and caregivers.
Chicken &
Vegetable Risotto
Vegetables &
Turkey
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TM
Heinz Toddler

Foods encourage continued

development of chewing skills and provide
nutritious choices as your toddler transitions
to regular family foods.
FROM
12 MONTHS
1- 4
YEARS
Learning to hold and use a spoon and feeding themselves a snack are
all important parts of the discovery and growing independence of this
active toddler stage
Heinz

Little Kids
TM
are tasty, healthy, and convenient
foods made especially for little kids 1-4 years old!
Make a Nutritious Transition to Table Foods
Choose Nutrios
TM
, a Nutritious Cereal!
100% of daily Iron needs.
No sugar or salt added.
Made with whole grains.
Excellent source of 11
essential nutrients.
Nutrition at home or
on the go! Try Heinz
Toddler

Cuisine
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Smart Snacking
Active Toddlers benefit from small snacks throughout the
day to give them the energy they need. The Heinz team of
nutrition experts has specially prepared these recipes
with health, taste and age in mind. Read our
Nutrition Fact labels and compare
for yourself.
Heinz Toddler

Meals
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YEARS/ANS
TM
MC
Our Organic foods are certified by Oregon Tilth
and OC/Pro-Cert Canada Inc., the foremost
North American certifiers of organic food
products. Our organic certifiers inspect every
recipe to ensure that all production meets the
most stringent Organic standards, including
following sustainable growing practices.
All 39 Heinz Organic baby foods are colour-coded by stage and
are consistent with the Heinz Staging System, taking the
guesswork out of what to feed your baby.
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Eating Organic?
Heinz offers a full range of 100% Certified Organic infant
feeding products, including cereal, baby food, juice,
toddler foods and snacks.
All products marked
with this banner
are Heinz Organic
recipes, made with
certified organic
ingredients.
For more information, and to view
the full Heinz Organic line-up, search
Organic at www.heinzbaby.com
Heinz can help.
Q&A with Idamarie Laquatra
PhD, Registered Dietitian
Q. When should I start feeding my baby solid foods?
A. For the first few months, breast milk or infant formula will provide a nutritionally
balanced diet for your newborn.
The Canadian Paediatric Society Nutrition Committee recommends the introduction
of solid foods at around six months in order to meet your babys increasing nutritional
requirements and development needs. The most common first food is iron fortified rice
baby cereal because it is the easiest to digest and least likely to cause an allergic reaction.
Q. How much should I feed my baby?
A. Let your baby tell you. All babies have different appetites. Start with small amounts.
Look for signs that your baby is full, such as pushing the spoon away, looking away,
or spitting out food.
Q. My baby doesnt like new foods. What should I do?
A. It usually takes a little while for babies to grow to like a new taste. Try several times,
once every few days. If he still doesnt want it, try to reintroduce it at a later date.
If he does not eat it, simply remove the food. Never force your baby to eat.
Q. Is jarred baby food good for my baby?
A. There are many myths about jarred baby food, here are some truths
No salt, sugar
*
, additives, preservatives, or modified food starch is added
to jarred baby food made in Canada.
All Heinz jarred baby food is made in Canada.
The fruits and vegetables are pureed in the water they are cooked in so that
valuable nutrients are retained.
Read the ingredient lists to see for yourself. Heinz Beginner Peas for example,
read Ingredients: peas, water that is all!
Heinz jarred baby food is triple tested for quality, safety, and nutritional content
before they are vacuum-packed and safety sealed.
Questions ?
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* Products clearly labeled as Dessert have sugar added
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To get more information about your babys
nutrition needs, visit www.heinzbaby.com
Weve designed this site to provide you with our best advice
in nutrition and feeding from newborn to toddler.
Food Journal that will help
you keep track of the foods
that your baby tries at each
stage including those liked
and disliked.
Menu Plans for each stage
of feeding development so
that you understand when to
introduce each type of food
and how to integrate it into
your babys feeding schedule
to deliver a balanced diet.
Shopping Checklist for you to
keep in your wallet as a handy
in-store shopping guide.
When you visit our website, click on Helpful Tools
and youll find printable tools like:
To personalize the Food Journal or Menu Plans for your child,
log onto Heinz Baby Club at www.heinzbaby.com
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Our Promise to You
Heinz Purity Assurance Program
Since 1934, Canadian moms have trusted
Heinz Baby Foods for pure, safe, wholesome nutrition.
The Heinz Purity Assurance seal on every package guarantees
that every product is Triple Tested for Quality, Safety and Nutrition,
so you can trust what you are feeding your baby.
Our promise to you
Our Best For Your Baby
Heinz growers have standards and
guidelines that are up to 5 times
more stringent than those enforced
by the Canadian government.
All ingredients are carefully
inspected, tested and prepared.
No sugar, salt, artificial flavours,
preservatives or modified starches
are added to Heinz baby food.*
All foods are cooked to precise
temperatures in their own juices
(except carrots) to capture all
of their nutrients and taste,
along with the right texture
for your baby.
Each jar is vacuum-packed
and safety-sealed; no other
baby food maker does that.
For more information, search Purity Assurance at www.heinzbaby.com
* Heinz jarred baby desserts
have sugar added.
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