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

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Ounces/Feeding

6-8 oz

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Daily Total

24-32 oz milk + solids

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Solids

1-2 meals/day

24-Hour Feeding Timeline

7:00 AM

Morning milk feeding

8:00 AM

Breakfast (1-2 tbsp puree)

11:00 AM

Mid-morning milk feeding

2:30 PM

Afternoon milk feeding

5:30 PM

Dinner (1-2 tbsp puree)

6:30 PM

Bedtime milk feeding

Sample Daily Routine

7:00 AM

Wake & Milk feeding

8:00 AM

First solids (purees)

Try iron-fortified cereal or vegetable

11:00 AM

Milk feeding before nap

2:30 PM

Milk feeding after nap

5:30 PM

Dinner solids

Introduce new foods one at a time

6:30 PM

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

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.