πΌ Baby Feeding Schedules
Age-by-age feeding guides β how much, how often, and what to feed. Based on AAP and WHO infant feeding guidelines.
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Age Guides
AAP
Guidelines
WHO
Standards
βΉοΈAll schedules are general guidelines. Breastfed babies feed on demand and amounts vary. Always follow your baby's hunger cues and consult your paediatrician.
π Choose Your Baby's Age
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Newborn
0β4 weeks
Every 2β3 hrs, 8β12x/day
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1 Month
4β8 weeks
7β9 feedings/day
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2 Months
2 months
5β6 feedings/day
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3 Months
3 months
5 feedings/day, 4β5 oz each
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4 Months
4 months
4β5 feedings/day, 6 oz each
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5 Months
5 months
4β5 feedings/day
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6 Months
6 months
Start solids + 4 milk feeds
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9 Months
9 months
3 meals + 3β4 milk feeds
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12 Months
12 months
3 meals + 2 snacks, whole milk
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18 Months
18 months
3 meals + 2 snacks/day
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2 Years
24 months
Full family foods + 16 oz milk
π‘ Quick Reference
π€± Breastfeeding
- Newborn: 8β12 feeds/day
- 1β3 months: 7β9 feeds/day
- 3β6 months: 6β8 feeds/day
- 6β12 months: 4β6 feeds/day
- 12+ months: 2β3 feeds/day
πΌ Formula
- Newborn: 1β3 oz per feed
- 1 month: 2β4 oz per feed
- 2β4 months: 4β6 oz per feed
- 4β6 months: 6β8 oz per feed
- 6+ months: 6β8 oz + solids
π₯£ Starting Solids
- Start at 6 months (AAP)
- Signs: sits, shows interest
- Begin 1β2 tsp purΓ©es/day
- Introduce one food at a time
- Milk stays primary to 12 mo