Baby feeding chart by age
How much formula or breast milk babies usually take per feed and per day, how often they feed, and where solids fit in, month by month from newborn to 12 months.
| Age | How often | Formula per feed | Per day | Solids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newborn | 8–12 feeds in 24 h (every 2–3 h) | 1–2 oz in the first days, 2–3 oz by 2 weeks (30–90 ml) | about 16–24 oz | None |
| 1 month old | 7–9 feeds (every 3 h) | 3–4 oz (90–120 ml) | about 24 oz | None |
| 2 month old | 6–8 feeds (every 3–4 h) | 4–5 oz (120–150 ml) | about 24–32 oz | None |
| 3 month old | 6–8 feeds (every 3–4 h) | 4–5 oz (120–150 ml) | about 24–32 oz | None |
| 4 month old | 5–6 feeds (every 3–4 h) | 4–6 oz (120–180 ml) | about 24–32 oz | None |
| 5 month old | 5–6 feeds | 5–6 oz (150–180 ml) | about 24–32 oz | None |
| 6 month old | 4–5 milk feeds | 6–8 oz (180–240 ml) | about 24–32 oz | Start solids: 1–2 small meals a day |
| 7 month old | 4–5 milk feeds | 6–8 oz (180–240 ml) | about 24–30 oz | 2 meals a day, moving to thicker, lumpier textures and soft finger foods |
| 8 month old | 3–5 milk feeds | 7–8 oz (210–240 ml) | about 24–30 oz | 2–3 meals a day, including finger foods your baby can pick up |
| 9 month old | 3–4 milk feeds | 7–8 oz (210–240 ml) | about 20–30 oz | 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks, with family foods mashed or chopped |
| 10 month old | 3–4 milk feeds | 7–8 oz (210–240 ml) | about 20–30 oz | 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks |
| 11 month old | 3–4 milk feeds | 7–8 oz (210–240 ml) | about 20–30 oz | 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks |
| 12 month old | Moving from formula to whole cow's milk | Milk with meals (about 120 ml per cup) | 16–24 oz of whole milk (AAP) | 3 meals plus 2 snacks of family food |
Averages for formula-fed babies. Breastfed babies take a steadier daily amount (about 25–35 oz from 1 to 6 months) and feed on demand. Follow your baby's hunger and fullness cues.
Work it out for your baby
Formula needs track weight: about 2.5 oz per pound per day, up to 32 oz. Enter your baby's weight in the baby feeding calculator for per-bottle amounts in oz or ml. Pair feeds with naps using the baby sleep schedules by age.
Frequently asked questions
How many ounces should a baby drink by age?
Roughly: newborns 1–3 oz per feed, 1 month 3–4 oz, 2–4 months 4–6 oz, and 6–12 months 6–8 oz, for a daily total that usually tops out around 32 oz of formula. Breastfed babies take a fairly steady 25–35 oz a day from 1 to 6 months.
When can babies go 4 hours between feedings?
Many formula-fed babies settle into feeds every 3–4 hours by around 2 months; breastfed babies often keep feeding a little more often. Newborns should not routinely go more than about 3–4 hours until they are back to birth weight and gaining well.
What are the signs of overfeeding a baby?
Frequent large spit-ups, a tight tummy, gassiness and fussing after feeds, and very fast weight gain. Paced bottle feeding (bottle more horizontal, regular pauses) lets babies control the flow and stop when full.
When should babies start solid food?
At around 6 months, when they show readiness: good head control, sitting with support, interest in food and no longer pushing food out with the tongue. The WHO and AAP both recommend this timing.
Sources: CDC "How Much and How Often to Feed Infant Formula"; AAP HealthyChildren.org; Kent JC et al., Pediatrics 2006; WHO infant and young child feeding guidance.