Not sure how often to feed your baby? Enter their age and how you feed to see a suggested schedule, feeding frequency, hunger cues, and amounts.
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between feeds
feeds per day
per feed (formula)
Sample daily schedule
Signs your baby is hungry
- Rooting or turning toward your hand or chest
- Bringing hands to the mouth, sucking on fists
- Lip smacking or sticking out the tongue
- Fussing or squirming that builds up
- Crying (a late hunger sign — try to feed before this)
Learn more: Breastfeeding Bottle Feeding Feeding & Solids
These are general guidelines. Feed on demand and follow your baby's cues — your pediatrician can advise on amounts and starting solids for your child.