jacki - our nurse told us give them about 3 tablespoons at least, but give them as much as they want. poopy usually takes around 3-4tablespoons, sometimes less. it's a bit hard to tell really. i'm also wary about giving too much solids and too little milk, as he's cutting down his milk now. but the nurse also told us, they will slowly reduce their milk and by 12 mths solids will be their main source of food.