Monday, April 4, 2016

Our Daily Baby Feeding Plan

Every baby is different, but here's an estimate of what you can expect your child to consume each day as he grows from infancy to toddlerhood, according to most experts. No need to fixate on the numbers -- look to your child for cues that he's ready for the next step.
Age: Birth to 2 weeks
Formula: 18-24 oz (2-3 oz per bottle)
Breast milk: 8 to 12 nursings
Solids: None
Servings per meal: N/A
Age: 2 weeks to 2 months
Formula: 20-32 oz (4 oz per bottle)
Breast milk:6 to 10 nursings
Solids: None
Servings per meal: N/A
Age: 2 to 4 months
Formula: 30-36 oz (5 oz per bottle)
Breast milk: 6 to 8 nursings
Solids: None
Servings per meal: N/A
Age: 4 to 6 months
Formula: 32-40 oz(6 oz per bottle)
Breast milk: 5 to 6 nursings
Solids: 1 meal/day (optional)
Servings per meal: 2 to 4 Tbsp of cereal or pureed Stage 1 baby food
Age: 6 to 9 months
Formula: 24-32 oz (7 oz per bottle)
Breast milk: 4 to 5 nursings
Solids: 1 to 3 meals/day
Servings per meal: 2 to 4 Tbsp of 2 foods* or up to a whole jar of Stage 2 baby food
Age: 9 to 12 months
Formula: 20-32 oz (8 oz per bottle)
Breast milk: 3 to 4 nursings
Solids: 3 meals/day
Servings per meal: 3 to 4 Tbsp of 3 foods** or up to a whole jar of Stage 3 baby food
Age: 12 to 15 months
Formula: 16-20 oz (8 oz per bottle)
Breast milk: 2 to 3 nursings
Solids: 3 meals and 2 snacks/day
Servings per meal: 1/4 of an adult serving size

                                                                                               By Gina Bevinetto Feld

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