These documents are part of the ACI Diet Specifications for Paediatric Inpatients. They are not to be used for patient education.
Breastfed and/or infant formula fed alone
Exclusive breastfeeding and/or infant formula, without any solid foods.
Breastfed and/or infant formula fed and solids
Breastfeeding and/or infant formula fed, as well as on a solid diet.
Infant first foods
Developmentally appropriate foods of a manageable consistency for first introduction of solids for infants.
Infant 6 months+
A developmentally appropriate range of solids of manageable texture for children from approximately 6 months of age who have been introduced to solids and are ready for a puree texture.
Infant 7 - 12 months
A developmentally appropriate range of solids of manageable texture for children 7-12 months of age who are tolerating purees and are ready for texture progression to mashed, cut-up and finger food.
Toddler 1 - 3 years
A balanced diet with a variety of foods for children 1-3 years of age who are managing a range of textures, finger food and family foods.
Child 4 - 8 years
A balanced diet with a variety of foods for children 4-8 years of age who are able to eat at an age appropriate level.
Child 9 - 13 years
A balanced diet with a variety of foods for children 9-13 years of age who are able to eat at an age appropriate level.
Adolescent 14 - 18 years
A balanced diet with a variety of foods for adolescents 14-18 years of age who are able to eat at an age appropriate level.