12 month old feeding schedule
How much and how often to feed a 12-month-old: Moving from formula to whole cow's milk, with formula-fed babies taking Milk with meals per feed.
- How often
- Moving from formula to whole cow's milk
- Daily total
- 16–24 oz of whole milk (AAP)
Breastfed babies
Breastfeeding can continue as long as you both wish; the WHO recommends up to 2 years and beyond.
Solids
3 meals plus 2 snacks of family food.
More than about 24 oz of cow's milk a day can crowd out iron-rich foods.
Is my baby getting enough?
The best signs are steady weight gain along a similar percentile, 6 or more wet nappies a day after the first week, and a baby who seems content after most feeds. Amounts on this page are averages: some healthy babies take noticeably more or less. Check your baby's weight on the baby weight percentile calculator, or work out amounts from their exact weight with the baby feeding calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much should a 12-month-old eat?
Formula-fed: typically Milk with meals (about 120 ml per cup) per feed, Moving from formula to whole cow's milk, 16–24 oz of whole milk (AAP) a day. Breastfeeding can continue as long as you both wish; the WHO recommends up to 2 years and beyond.
How often should a 12-month-old eat?
Moving from formula to whole cow's milk. Feed on hunger cues (rooting, sucking hands, lip smacking) rather than strictly by the clock, and stop when your baby turns away or slows down.
Can a 12-month-old have solids?
3 meals plus 2 snacks of family food.
What are the signs of overfeeding?
Frequent large spit-ups, a tight or bloated tummy, gassiness and fussing after feeds, and very rapid weight gain can all point to too much milk, particularly with bottles. Paced bottle feeding and responding to fullness cues help. Mention persistent symptoms to your paediatrician.
Sources: CDC "How Much and How Often to Feed Infant Formula"; AAP HealthyChildren.org "Amount and Schedule of Baby Formula Feedings" and "Starting Solid Foods"; Kent JC et al., Pediatrics 2006 (breast milk intake); WHO infant feeding recommendations. Median weights from the WHO Child Growth Standards.