7 - 8 month old baby feeding schedule: Food chart, formula & breastmilk
Updated Oct 17, 2025
Feeding your baby at 7 - 8 months may feel like a full-time job! Between nursing sessions or bottles and solid food meals, feeding does take a good portion of the day. But at this age, they are exploring more and more with solid foods and really getting all the good stuff they . Keep reading for all you need to know about feeding your 7 - 8 month old baby.
7 to 8 month old baby sample feeding schedule
The sample schedule below can help guide you in planning your baby’s feeding schedule. Every baby’s needs are different and may shift over the course of 7 to 8 months. Always do what’s best for your baby and your family!
How much to feed a 7 to 8 month old: Food chart
7 to 8 month old babies will continue to get the majority of their nutrition through breast milk and/or formula and are generally exploring solid food more and more. A typical day may include one or two solid food meals in addition to breast milk or bottles. Both and solid foods are appropriate for this age group. It’s common for families to offer a combination of purees and finger foods rather than strictly adhere to just one style of feeding.
Most babies will have about 4 to 5 breast milk or formula feeds a day, equaling roughly 28 - 34 ounces a day [].
7 - 8 month feeding chart example for baby-led weaning
| Time of day | Feeding |
|---|---|
| Wake-up: | Breast milk or formula |
| Breakfast: | Oatmeal with a small amount of mixed-in peanut butter, smashed raspberries |
| Mid-morning: | Breast milk or formula |
| Lunch: | Breast milk or formula |
| Mid-afternoon: | Breast milk or formula |
| Dinner: | Steak strips, avocado strips, steamed apple slices |
| Before bed: | Breast milk or formula |
7 - 8 month feeding chart example for purees
| Time of day | Feeding |
|---|---|
| Wake-up: | Breast milk or formula |
| Breakfast: | Blueberry oatmeal puree, sweet potato or banana puree |
| Mid-morning: | Breast milk or formula |
| Lunch: | Breast milk or formula |
| Mid-afternoon: | Breast milk or formula |
| Dinner: | Black bean, avocado, or banana puree |
| Before bed: | Breast milk or formula |
5 tips for feeding your 7 to 8 month old baby
Feeding tip | Notes |
|---|---|
Create space for mealtime | Create a space for your baby at the table and gather all needed supplies (cups etc.) to help you feel more organized at mealtimes. |
Explore flavors and textures | Offer a variety of flavors and textures, letting your baby touch and play with food. Don’t worry if they don’t like something right away. |
Formula and breast milk take priority | Continue formula or breast milk as the main source of nutrition. Offer solids about 30 - 60 minutes after milk feeds to ensure your baby still gets what they need while exploring new foods. |
Enjoy eating together | Eat with your little one and model healthy habits. Keep distractions away so your baby can focus and learn from watching you. |
It’s OK to be messy | Expect and embrace the mess — exploring with their hands helps babies learn and makes them more likely to try new foods and avoid feeding challenges later on. |
Tip #1: Create space for mealtime
Setting up a space to dedicate to your baby’s mealtimes will set you up for success! Place their highchair at or near the family table and gather all supplies needed (cups, utensils, etc.) in one spot. Being organized may make mealtime feel easier.
Tip #2: Explore flavors and textures
Babies at this age really are more open to exploring a wide variety of flavors and textures. So, as much as you are able, introduce them to new foods and foods prepared in different ways.
Allow them to explore foods with their hands and remember they may not “like” a food the first time or two they try it.
Tip #3: Formula and breast milk take priority
Formula and breast milk are still the main sources of nutrition for your baby even though they are beginning to eat more solid foods. Continue to feed formula and breast milk first to ensure your baby is meeting their nutritional needs.
Try to time solid meals at least 30 to 60 minutes after a liquid feed to optimize your baby’s hunger.
Tip #4: Enjoy eating together
Start the habit of eating together early! Your baby will learn a lot by watching you eat, including table manners and how to eat with utensils. They will also want to eat what you're eating so it’s the perfect time to model healthy eating habits.
Do your best to eliminate distractions (turn off the TV, put away phones and toys) to help your baby focus on learning to eat.
Tip #5: It’s OK to be messy
Feeding a baby tends to get messy — sometimes really messy! It can be hard to embrace the mess, who wants one more thing to clean? But exploring food with their hands is one way babies learn.
If you let your little one get messy when feeding, they are more likely to try foods and are less likely to have feeding challenges as they get older.
Night feedings at 7 to 8 month olds
At 7 to 8 months of age, many babies can sleep for long stretches at night, especially if they’ve developed strong self-soothing skills and are eating enough calories throughout the day. However, some babies sleep better with a night feeding, typically a dream feed or an early morning feed around 3:00 - 5:00 AM. There’s no need to wake your baby to feed at this age unless you’ve been told otherwise by your pediatrician.
Takeaway: Feeding 7 to 8 month olds
Daily intake: Your baby will continue to get most of their nutrition through breast milk and/or formula, while exploring solid food more and more.
Follow hunger and fullness cues: Do your best to follow your baby’s cues and keep exposing them to as many solid foods as possible.
The good, bad, and messy: Feeding may feel easy some days and hard others. This is normal! It will likely be a messy, exciting time.
If you’re curious about what lies ahead when it comes to feeding, check out the . Take a look back at how far you’ve come by revisiting a .
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Note: The content on this site is for informational purposes only and should not replace medical advice from your doctor, pediatrician, or medical professional. If you have questions or concerns, you should contact a medical professional.
