Baby feeding guide by age
How much and how often to feed your baby from newborn through 24 months. Breast milk, formula, and solid food amounts based on AAP guidelines.
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Full feeding chart by age
Feeding changes a lot in the first two years. Newborns eat constantly (every 2-3 hours), but by 12 months most babies are eating three meals plus snacks with milk alongside.
| Age | Type | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 weeks | Breast/bottle | 8-12x/day | 15-60 ml (0.5-2 oz) |
| 2-4 weeks | Breast/bottle | 8-12x/day | 60-90 ml (2-3 oz) |
| 1-2 months | Breast/bottle | 7-9x/day | 90-120 ml (3-4 oz) |
| 2-4 months | Breast/bottle | 6-8x/day | 120-180 ml (4-6 oz) |
| 4-6 months | Breast/bottle + solids | 5-7x milk + 1-2x solids | 150-210 ml (5-7 oz) |
| 6-8 months | Breast/bottle + solids | 4-6x milk + 2-3x solids | 180-240 ml (6-8 oz) |
| 8-10 months | Breast/bottle + solids | 3-5x milk + 3x solids | 180-240 ml (6-8 oz) |
| 10-12 months | Breast/bottle + solids | 3-4x milk + 3x solids + snacks | 180-240 ml (6-8 oz) |
| 12-18 months | Whole milk + table food | 3 meals + 2 snacks | 360-480 ml/day total |
| 18-24 months | Table food + milk | 3 meals + 2 snacks | 360-480 ml/day total |
How feeding changes as your baby grows
For the first 4-6 months, breast milk or formula is all your baby needs. They eat in small, frequent bursts because their stomach is tiny. A newborn's stomach holds about 5-7 ml at birth and grows to about 150 ml by one month.
Solid food usually starts between 4 and 6 months, when your baby can sit with support and shows interest in what you're eating. Start simple: single-ingredient purees or soft foods, one new food every few days. Milk stays the primary nutrition source until 12 months.
By their first birthday, most babies eat three meals and two snacks a day and get about 16-24 oz of whole milk. If your baby is growing well and seems satisfied, they're probably getting enough. Your pediatrician tracks this at every visit.
Sources
- Infant Nutrition and Feeding — American Academy of Pediatrics
- Complementary Feeding Guidelines — World Health Organization, 2023
- Starting Solid Foods — AAP HealthyChildren.org
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