What to feed Low-fat milk (It's okay to switch to low-fat or nonfat milk once your child is older than 2, but check with your child's doctor if you have questions.) Other dairy products (diced or grated cheese, low-fat yogurt, cottage cheese, pudding) Iron-fortified cereals (oats, barley, wheat, mixed cereals) Other grains (whole wheat bread and crackers, bagel pieces, pretzels, ready-to-eat cereal, pasta, rice) Fruits (sliced fresh or canned) Dried fruit, soaked until soft to prevent choking (apples, apricots, peaches, pears, dates, pitted prunes) Vegetables (a variety cut in small pieces and cooked well) Protein (eggs, beans, thinly spread peanut butter, small pieces of meat, poultry, boneless fish, or tofu)