How much should my baby eat?

A term newborn should eat 2-3 oz of formula or expressed breast milk every 2-3 hours.

As your baby gets older, she will eat larger amounts less frequently. He will also begin to sleep longer at night and decrease his night feedings.

At one month of age, infants need 2-4 oz at each feeding and 6-8 feedings a day (24-hour period)/every 3-4 hours.

At two months of age, infants typically take 5-6 oz at each feeding and 5-6 feedings a day (24-hour period)/every 4-5 hours.

At 3 to 5 months of age, infants typically take 6-7 oz at each feeding and 5-6 feedings a day (24-hour period)/every 4-5 hours.

By 6 months, your baby with eat 6-8 oz at each feeding and 4-5 feedings a day (24-hour period)/every 5-6 hours and is ready to begin solid foods.