A baby feeding amount calculator is an age-based guide that shows how much formula or breast milk your infant needs per feeding and per day, along with breastfeeding duration and when to introduce solid foods.
Baby Feeding Amount Calculator
Find out how much and how often to feed your baby based on their age. Covers formula, breast milk, and when to introduce solids.
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Baby Feeding Amounts by Age
Age: Newborn (0-2 weeks)
Per Feed (oz): 1 - 2
Feeds/Day: 8 - 12
Daily Total (oz): 12 - 20
Breastfeeding: 10-15 min per breast
Solids: No solids
Age: 2-4 weeks
Per Feed (oz): 2 - 3
Feeds/Day: 7 - 9
Daily Total (oz): 16 - 24
Breastfeeding: 15-20 min per breast
Solids: No solids
Age: 1 month
Per Feed (oz): 3 - 4
Feeds/Day: 6 - 8
Daily Total (oz): 20 - 28
Breastfeeding: 15-20 min per breast
Solids: No solids
Age: 2-3 months
Per Feed (oz): 4 - 5
Feeds/Day: 6 - 8
Daily Total (oz): 24 - 32
Breastfeeding: 15-20 min per breast
Solids: No solids
Age: 4-5 months
Per Feed (oz): 4 - 6
Feeds/Day: 5 - 7
Daily Total (oz): 24 - 36
Breastfeeding: 15-20 min per breast
Solids: May begin solids if showing readiness signs (sitting with support, interest in food, tongue-thrust reflex gone)
Age: 6-8 months
Per Feed (oz): 6 - 8
Feeds/Day: 4 - 6
Daily Total (oz): 24 - 32
Breastfeeding: 10-20 min per breast
Solids: 1-2 solid meals/day (purees, soft foods). Breast milk/formula still primary nutrition.
Age: 9-11 months
Per Feed (oz): 6 - 8
Feeds/Day: 3 - 5
Daily Total (oz): 24 - 32
Breastfeeding: 10-15 min per breast
Solids: 2-3 solid meals/day plus snacks. Soft finger foods encouraged.
Age: 12-23 months
Per Feed (oz): 0 - 0
Feeds/Day: 0 - 3
Daily Total (oz): 16 - 24
Breastfeeding: On demand if still nursing
Solids: 3 meals + 2 snacks/day. Whole milk replaces formula (16-24 oz/day).
| Age | Per Feed (oz) | Feeds/Day | Daily Total (oz) | Breastfeeding | Solids |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newborn (0-2 weeks) | 1 - 2 | 8 - 12 | 12 - 20 | 10-15 min per breast | No solids |
| 2-4 weeks | 2 - 3 | 7 - 9 | 16 - 24 | 15-20 min per breast | No solids |
| 1 month | 3 - 4 | 6 - 8 | 20 - 28 | 15-20 min per breast | No solids |
| 2-3 months | 4 - 5 | 6 - 8 | 24 - 32 | 15-20 min per breast | No solids |
| 4-5 months | 4 - 6 | 5 - 7 | 24 - 36 | 15-20 min per breast | May begin solids if showing readiness signs (sitting with support, interest in food, tongue-thrust reflex gone) |
| 6-8 months | 6 - 8 | 4 - 6 | 24 - 32 | 10-20 min per breast | 1-2 solid meals/day (purees, soft foods). Breast milk/formula still primary nutrition. |
| 9-11 months | 6 - 8 | 3 - 5 | 24 - 32 | 10-15 min per breast | 2-3 solid meals/day plus snacks. Soft finger foods encouraged. |
| 12-23 months | 0 - 0 | 0 - 3 | 16 - 24 | On demand if still nursing | 3 meals + 2 snacks/day. Whole milk replaces formula (16-24 oz/day). |
Based on AAP and WHO infant feeding recommendations.