Infant Feeding Schedule

Please always discuss any health and feeding concerns directly with your pediatrician.

The suggested infant feeding schedule below can be a useful tool when introducing your baby to solid foods. It was developed with our pediatric experts, but you should always consult your own pediatrician if you are unsure whether or not your baby is ready to begin eating solid foods. As you are feeding your child, look for clues as to whether they are finished or looking for more. The amounts below are averages. While introducing new foods is important, you should emphasize foods that your child likes. If you prefer, we have provided the Infant Feeding Schedule as a PDF for downloading and printing.

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AGE

Breast Milk

Organic Formula

Grains

Fruits & Vegetables

Yogurt, Meat & Poultry

0-1 month

Feed on demand, but on average every 2-3 hours, for a total of 8-10 feedings each day.

None

1-4 months

On average 6-8 feedings each day. The number of feedings will decrease as your baby sleeps longer at night.

On average, every 4 hours, or 5-6 feedings per day. 4-6 fl. oz. per feeding.

None

4-6 months

On average 6 feedings each day.

4-5 feedings each day, 6-8 fl. oz. per feeding, maximum of 35 fl. oz. per day. Any more than 35 fl. oz. per day indicates baby is ready for complementary foods.

The first solid food is traditionally iron-fortified infant cereal such as oatmeal or rice followed by other grains. Start with 1 tbsp. each meal mixed with either breast milk or formula to desired consistency and increase to 4tbsp. each meal. Begin with 1 serving each day and advance to 2 when accepted by your baby.

Start with single fruits and vegetables that are finely pureed. Advance to approximately 4 oz. jar per meal. Remember to try only one new food at a time; watch for signs of allergy (diarrhea, rash, vomiting, lip and tongue swelling and difficulty breathing). Single fruits and vegetables that are finely pureed can be an alternate to cereal as a first food.

Can begin finely milled meat and poultry.

6-9 months

Usually 4-6 feedings each day. As your baby takes more solids, the number of feedings may decrease.

Depending on the amount of solid food in your baby’s diet, the formula will range from 24-30 fl. oz. per day.

At 8 months, introduce foods that have more texture. Continue to introduce a variety of whole grains.

Continue with fruits and vegetables to include new single flavors and combinations offering new tastes and textures.

At 7 months can begin yogurt.

9-12 months

As baby takes more solids the number of feedings will decrease. Usually 4 feedings each day.

The formula intake will fall to approximately 24 fl. oz. per day.

Usually 1 time each day (1/4 - 1/2 cup). May want to try finger foods, such as well cooked pasta.

Usually 2 servings of fruit AND vegetables per day (1/4-1/2 cup each serving). As babies transition more to table foods, they can try a "chunkier" texture. Select easily chewable foods cut up into small pieces. Try more finger foods, such as small pieces of banana.

Usually 1 serving of yogurt (1/4 - 1/2 cup). Usually 1 serving of meat or poultry. For variety try scrambled eggs or soft cheese, cut up tofu.

*Breast milk is the first choice for infant’s growth, but if and when you choose formula we offer Earth’s Best Organic® infant formula