Baby Feeding Chart for Year One
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 your baby eats 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
| Baby’s Age | Daily Volume | Approximate Feeding Frequency | Monthly Bundle Size (Fully Formula) | Monthly Bundle Size (Combo Feeding) |
| 1-4 weeks (Newborn) | 6-10 (3 fl. oz) bottles | Every 2 to 3 hours or according to baby’s hunger cues | 8 cans | 4 cans |
| 1 month | 7-8 (4 fl. oz) bottles | Every 2 to 3 hours or according to baby’s hunger cues | 8 cans | 4 cans |
| 2 months | 5-6 (5 fl. oz) bottles | Every 3-4 hours | 8 cans | 4 cans |
| 3 months | 5-6 (7 fl. oz) bottles | Every 4 hours | 10 cans | 8 cans |
| 4 months | 5-6 (7 fl. oz) bottles | Every 4 to 5 hours | 10 cans | 8 cans |
| 5 months | 5-6 (7 fl. oz) bottles | Every 4 to 6 hours | 10 cans | 8 cans |
| 6 months | 4-5 (8 fl. oz) bottles | Every 4 to 6 hours | 10 cans | 8 cans |
| 7 to 12 months | 3-4 (8 fl. oz) bottles | Every 4 to 6 hours | 8 cans | 4 cans |
| Baby’s Age | Daily Volume | Monthly Bundle Size (Combo Feeding) |
| 1-4 weeks (Newborn) | 6-10 (3 fl. oz) bottles | 4 cans |
| 1 month | 7-8 (4 fl. oz) bottles | 4 cans |
| 2 months | 5-6 (5 fl. oz) bottles | 4 cans |
| 3 months | 5-6 (7 fl. oz) bottles | 8 cans |
| 4 months | 5-6 (7 fl. oz) bottles | 8 cans |
| 5 months | 5-6 (7 fl. oz) bottles | 8 cans |
| 6 months | 4-5 (8 fl. oz) bottles | 8 cans |
| 7 to 12 months | 3-4 (8 fl. oz) bottles | 4 cans |
| Baby’s Age | Daily Volume | Monthly Bundle Size (Fully Formula) |
| 1-4 weeks (Newborn) | 6-10 (3 fl. oz) bottles | 8 cans |
| 1 month | 7-8 (4 fl. oz) bottles | 8 cans |
| 2 months | 5-6 (5 fl. oz) bottles | 8 cans |
| 3 months | 5-6 (7 fl. oz) bottles | 10 cans |
| 4 months | 5-6 (7 fl. oz) bottles | 10 cans |
| 5 months | 5-6 (7 fl. oz) bottles | 10 cans |
| 6 months | 4-5 (8 fl. oz) bottles | 10 cans |
| 7 to 12 months | 3-4 (8 fl. oz) bottles | 8 cans |
*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.
My baby is:
Did you know? At 0-2 Weeks...
Poop
Is greenish/black and looks like tar.
Spit Up
Most newborns will spit up during burping with a feed.
Gas
Digestive system is still forming; spit up after and in between feeds is normal.
Did you know? At 1-4 Months...
Poop
Yellow/brown and looks like peanut butter. Warning: This is peak diaper blowout stage!
Spit Up
Peak spit up is with reflux at 4 months old.
Gas
Warning! Baby hits peak fussiness post feeding, most often from swallowing too much air.
Did you know? At 4-6 Months...
Poop
Adult-like turds: firmer, darker and smellier.
Spit Up
Introduction of solids brings new meaning to spit up.
Gas
Introduction of new foods will bring new gas (and new smells!) Veggies and high fiber foods can actually cause the most gas!
Did you know? At 6-12 Months...
Poop
Fewer, larger poops and changing consistency with solid foods.
Spit Up
Spit up usually goes away by 9-12 months.
Gas
Fussiness after eating should be at an all time low. Teething? That’s another story.
We’ve put together some of what you need to know about infant feeding habits, formula fed baby poop and more.
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Did you know?
50% of babies regularly spit up before 6 months of age. The peak age for spitting up – also known as reflux – is 4 months.
Using an age appropriate nipple minimizes overfeeding, paces the feeding and reduces spit up.
Did you know?
Spit up peaks at 4-5mths and tapers off by 9-12mths.
Introducing solids at 6 months of age and older usually eases reflux symptoms but the introduction of food also creates more opportunity for babies to 'spit up' what they don't like.
Did you know?
50% babies spit up regularly before 6 months. The peak age for spitting up – also known as reflux – is 4 months.
Babies who are fed in an upright position and burped intermittently as well as at the end experience less spit up. Additionally, using an age appropriate nipple minimizes overfeeding, paces the feeding and reduces spit up.
Did you know?
Whether you're supplementing or exclusively using formula, you will not see much of a difference. Spit up peaks at 4-5mths and tapers off by 9-12mths.
Introducing solids at 6 months of age and older usually eases reflux symptoms. However, the introduction of food also creates more opportunity for babies to 'spit up' what they don't like.
Did you know?
Babies under 6mths experience changes in poop color, consistency and frequency. A baby who is exclusively formula fed will typically have less frequent, yellowish green or brown poop with a pasty texture that is slightly odorous.
Blackish red or white poop however, warrants a call to the pediatrician.
Note: Heat, stress and other environmental factors can lead to constipation.
Did you know?
Babies over 6mths who are now consuming solids will experience variances and regular changes in their poop. Pretty much any color and texture goes!
There's usually no difference at this point whether your baby is exclusively drinking formula or supplementing breastmilk with formula.
Did you know?
The introduction of formula to supplement breastmilk will cause a change in poop odor, consistency and frequency. This is all normal.
By the time they’re about a month old, babies are pretty good at absorbing all the breast milk they drink. As such, they may pass a few soft stools each day or just one soft stool every few days. Sometimes, a baby might not poop for up to two weeks, and that’s still considered normal.
Did you know?
Babies over 6mths who are starting to consume solids will experience a variety of changes in their poop. Depending on what they ate, pretty much any color and texture goes! There's usually no discernible difference in poop whether your baby is exclusively drinking formula or a combination of breastmilk and formula.
Did you know?
Babies have sensitive skin. Most skin reactions are totally benign and will resolve themselves over time. Baby acne can be aggravated by residual breast milk, formula or spit-up on the skin. Focusing on keeping the mouth and neck area clean and dry helps minimize possible feeding related skin reactions.
Did you know?
At least 1 in 10 children have eczema - a common genetic skin problem that can make your baby's skin red, itchy, and sore. Baby acne can also be aggravated by residual breast milk, formula or spit-up on the skin. Focusing on keeping the mouth and neck area clean and dry helps minimize possible feeding related skin reactions.
In addition, the introduction of solids at 6 months or older can cause allergic skin reactions. Consult with a pediatrician if you suspect your baby has a food sensitivity.
Did you know?
Babies have sensitive skin. Most skin reactions are totally benign and will resolve themselves over time. Baby acne can be aggravated by residual breast milk, formula or spit-up on the skin. Focusing on keeping the mouth and neck area clean and dry helps minimize possible feeding related skin reactions.
Did you know?
At least 1 in 10 children have eczema - a common genetic skin problem that can make your baby's skin red, itchy, and sore. Baby acne can also be aggravated by residual breast milk, formula or spit-up on the skin. Focusing on keeping the mouth and neck area clean and dry helps minimize possible feeding related skin reactions.
In addition, the introduction of solids at 6 months or older can cause allergic skin reactions. Consult with a pediatrician if you suspect your baby has a food sensitivity.
Did you know?
All babies cry! Crying is most frequent in infants between 2 weeks and 4 months of age. This is how they communicate to let you know if they are hungry, wet, hot, cold, over or understimulated. Babies under 3 months are not neurologically mature enough to soothe themselves. At this age, they are usually comforted by sucking and being swaddled.
Although less common, milk protein in formula may sometimes cause tummy distress and allergic skin reactions in infants with milk allergies. Consult with your pediatrician if you suspect this.
Did you know?
All babies cry! This is how they communicate to let you know if they are hungry, wet, gassy, hot, cold, over or understimulated.
Fussiness during or after feeding can be a sign of satiety, excess gas or in rarer cases, a food sensitivity. Although less common, milk protein in formula may cause tummy distress or allergic skin reactions in infants with milk allergies. Consult with your pediatrician if you suspect this.
Did you know?
All babies cry! Crying is most frequent in infants between 2 weeks and 4 months of age. This is how they communicate. Babies under 3 months are not neurologically mature enough to soothe themselves. At this age, they are usually comforted by sucking and being swaddled.
Fussiness during or after feeding can be a sign of fullness, excess gas or in rarer cases, a food sensitivity. If you are breastfeeding, caffeine or dairy products in your diet may irritate your baby's stomach. If you are formula feeding, milk protein may cause tummy distress in infants with milk allergies. Consult with your pediatrician if you suspect this.
Did you know?
All babies cry! This is how they communicate to let you know if they are hungry, wet, gassy, hot, cold, over or understimulated.
Fussiness during or after feeding can be a sign of satiety, excess gas or in rarer cases, a food sensitivity. If you are breastfeeding, caffeine or dairy products in your diet may irritate your baby's stomach. If you are formula feeding, milk protein may cause tummy distress or skin reactions in infants with milk allergies. Consult with your pediatrician if you suspect this.
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