Baby Feeding Chart*: For Year One
It would be great if your baby came with a customized guide that helped you know exactly how much to feed them and when each and every day of their first year. The truth is, the amount of formula your baby needs will vary as they grow. And although there is no customized guide, a baby feeding chart can help cut down on the guesswork.
Feeding Recommendations
Every can of Bobbie includes 400g (14.1 oz.) of powdered formula and makes about 106 fl. oz. of formula. One can lasts about 3 days exclusively using formula or about a week if supplementing 50%.
This guide assumes complementary foods are included from 6-12mo. Talk to your baby’s health care provider to ensure their unique needs are met
Baby’s Age | Total Ounces of Formula or Breast Milk per Bottle | Approximate Feeding Frequency | Total Bottles per 24 Hour-Day | Total Volume of Milk (Breast Milk and/or Formula) per Day |
1-4 weeks (Newborn) | 2 to 3 oz | Every 2 to 3 hours or according to baby’s hunger cues | 6 to 10 bottles | 16 to 23 oz |
1 month | 3 to 4 oz | Every 2 to 3 hours or according to baby’s hunger cues | 7 to 8 bottles | 21 to 29 oz |
2 months | 4 to 5 oz | Every 3 to 4 hours | 5 to 6 bottles | 25 to 35 oz |
3 months | 6 to 7 oz | Every 4 hours | 5 to 6 bottles | 30 to 36 oz |
4 months | 6 to 7 oz | Every 4 to 5 hours | 5 to 6 bottles | 30 to 36 oz |
5 months | 6 to 7 oz | Every 4 to 6 hours | 5 to 6 bottles | 33 to 36 oz |
6 months | 7 to 8 oz | Every 4 to 6 hours | 4 to 5 bottles | 28 to 32 oz |
7 to 12 months | 7 to 8 oz | Every 4 to 6 hours | 3 to 4 bottles | 25 to 32 oz |
*These feeding recommendations were developed by Bobbie’s team of Medical Advisors, including Pediatricians and Registered Dietitians. Sources: WHO growth standard charts & The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic Pediatric Nutrition Care Manual. These recommendations are based on normal growth patterns for healthy term infants and are provided as general guidance. Always consult your infant’s healthcare provider to ensure their unique needs are being met.
*These feeding recommendations were developed by Bobbie’s team of Medical Advisors, including Pediatricians and Registered Dietitians. Sources: WHO growth standard charts & The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic Pediatric Nutrition Care Manual. These recommendations are based on normal growth patterns for healthy term infants and are provided as general guidance. Always consult your infant’s healthcare provider to ensure their unique needs are being met.
How Much Formula Should I Feed My Baby?
In general, most babies will drink between 2-3 ounces of formula per pound of body weight each day from 1-6 months. As solids are introduced, the amount of formula they consume may start to decrease. Here is a rough guide to how much formula your baby may need per day:
During the first few weeks of life, newborn babies usually eat about 8 to 12 times a day. This means they may need a feeding every 2 to 3 hours. We advise consulting with your baby’s doctor about recommendations that are specific to your child. Generally, however, you can follow your baby’s hunger cues.
One way to tell if your baby is getting enough formula or breastmilk is by watching for signs of hunger, such as rooting or sucking on their lips, opening their mouth or moving their head from side to side.
Most babies weigh eleven to twelve pounds between months two and three, so you can expect an increased appetite in babies of this age group. As they reach four months of age and older, you may notice a slight (but normal) decrease in the number of meals your baby eats— however, they also tend to eat slightly more per meal.
Babies who are five months old also eat fewer overall meals but greater quantities of formula or breastmilk per meal. By six months, many parents begin to incorporate solid foods into their baby’s diet. The more solid food your little one enjoys, the less formula they will require.
Formula-Fed Baby Poop, Spit Up and Gas
A newborn’s poop can vary in frequency and consistency, so don’t be alarmed if your baby doesn’t poop every day or if their poop is a different color than what you’re used to seeing. Below, we’ll break down what you should expect from your baby as they move through different age groups.
While gas and spit-up are normal for babies, regardless of their diet, there are ways to ease a gassy baby’s discomfort and reduce the likelihood of spitting up.
For example, things like burping your baby after feedings and paced bottle feeding can help with gas, while propping them up during feedings may help reduce spit up. If you have concerns about either of these issues, please talk to your pediatrician.

We’ve put together some of what you need to know about infant feeding habits, formula fed baby poop and more.
We Break Down the Reality of Feeding With Our Team of Feeding and Medical Experts
WHAT GOES IN . . . MUST COME OUTđź’© Poop
Did you know:
An infant's poop will change color and consistency 5 times over the first year.
0-2 weeks
Is greenish/black and looks like tar.
1-4 Months
Yellow/brown and looks like peanut butter. Warning: This is peak diaper blowout stage!
4-6 Months
Adult-like turds: firmer, darker and smellier.
6-12 Months
Fewer, larger poops and changing consistency with solid foods.
🤤 Spit Up
Did you know:
It’s normal for babies to spit up 3 or more times during or right after a feed. Dribble and stains on the shoulder of your shirt? Normal.
0-2 weeks
Most newborns will spit up during burping with a feed.
1-4 Months
Peak spit up is with reflux at 4 months old.Â
4-6 Months
Introduction of solids brings new meaning to spit up.
6-12 Months
Spit up usually goes away by 9-12 months.Â
đź’¨ Gas
Did you know:
Babies can be fussy whether they are breast or formula fed. If breastfeeding, caffeine or dairy products in a diet may irritate the baby's stomach. If formula feeding milk protein can sometimes cause tummy distress.
0-2 weeks
Digestive system is still forming; spit up after and in between feeds is normal.
1-4 Months
Warning! Baby hits peak fussiness post feeding, most often from swallowing too much air.
4-6 Months
Introduction of new foods will bring new gas (and new smells!) Veggies and high fiber foods can actually cause the most gas!
6-12 Months
Fussiness after eating should be at an all time low. Teething? That’s another story.
All parents have them. That’s normal, too.
The Universal Feeding Freakouts

“My baby spits up after a bottle.”
Most babies spit up! If your baby goes from boob to bottle, avoid overfeeding to prevent extra spit ups.
“My baby hasn’t pooped.”
Babies can have a wide range of pooping schedules- from multiple times a day to every few days- all can be normal!
“My baby has acne.”
It's not just moms, newborns are going through hormonal changes too!
“My baby is crying after eating.”
Most common issue is gas. Infants should be burped twice during a feed.
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The content on this site is for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Discuss any health or feeding concerns with your infant's pediatrician. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay it based on the content on this page.
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