6 Month Old Feeding Schedule
At 6 months, you can start introducing solid foods while continuing breast milk or formula. Expect 4-5 milk feedings plus 1-2 solid food meals per day.
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Frequency
Every 4 hours
Ounces/Feeding
6-8 oz
Daily Total
24-32 oz milk + solids
Solids
1-2 meals/day
24-Hour Feeding Timeline
Sample Daily Routine
Wake & Milk feeding
First solids (purees)
Try iron-fortified cereal or vegetable
Milk feeding before nap
Milk feeding after nap
Dinner solids
Introduce new foods one at a time
Bedtime milk feeding
Feeding Tips for This Age
- ✓Start with single-ingredient purees (rice cereal, sweet potato, avocado)
- ✓Introduce new foods one at a time, waiting 3-5 days between new foods
- ✓Milk (breast milk or formula) is still the primary nutrition source
- ✓Offer solids after milk feeding initially, then before as baby gets used to solids
- ✓Watch for signs of food allergies or sensitivities
- ✓Let baby explore food textures and self-feeding with safe finger foods
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Medical Disclaimer: This information is provided as-is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult with your pediatrician about your baby's specific feeding needs. Every baby is unique and may require different amounts or schedules.