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Feeding Schedule

Everything you need to know about feeding schedules. We look at common topics surrounding amounts, food charts, formula, and breastmilk.

Baby playing after feeding, before sleep
Feeding

Updated 01/06/26

Eat, play, sleep schedule: Benefits and implementation tips

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by Sara BoudrieRegistered Nurse & Lactation Consultant
Feeding schedule by age - baby in high chair ready to eat
Feeding

Updated 11/17/25

Baby feeding schedule by age: From newborn weeks to toddler years

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Written BySara BoudrieRegistered Nurse & Lactation ConsultantDana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
Premature baby feeding guidelines, bottle and breastfeeding
Feeding

Updated 10/22/25

Preemie feeding guidelines: Tips, charts, amounts

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by Sara BoudrieRegistered Nurse & Lactation Consultant
Cluster feeding baby
Feeding

Updated 01/02/26

Cluster feeding in newborns: Schedule, signs, and tips

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by Sara BoudrieRegistered Nurse & Lactation Consultant
Newborn eating
Feeding

Updated 01/02/26

Newborn hunger cues: How to know when it’s time to feed your baby

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by Sara BoudrieRegistered Nurse & Lactation Consultant
Newborn baby yawning
Feeding

Updated 01/02/26

Is my newborn waking for hunger or comfort?

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by Sara BoudrieRegistered Nurse & Lactation Consultant
How to encourage newborns to eat more
Feeding

Updated 01/02/26

How to encourage newborns to eat more when they prioritize sleeping over feeding

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by Sara BoudrieRegistered Nurse & Lactation Consultant
Mother giving her baby a bottle.
Feeding

Updated 01/02/26

3 - 4 month old baby feeding schedule: How much should they eat?

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
Baby drinking a bottle of milk
Feeding

Updated 01/02/26

1 - 2 month old baby feeding schedule: How much should they eat?

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Written ByDana PetersPediatric Registered DietitianSara BoudrieRegistered Nurse & Lactation Consultant
Newborn baby bottle feeding.
Feeding

Updated 01/02/26

2 - 3 week old baby feeding schedule: How much should they eat?

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Written ByDana PetersPediatric Registered DietitianSara BoudrieRegistered Nurse & Lactation Consultant
A 5 year old child holding up 5 fingers to show his age.
Feeding

Updated 01/02/26

5 year old feeding schedule: Amounts and food chart

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
A child eating fruit.
Feeding

Updated 01/02/26

4 year old feeding schedule: Amounts and food chart

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
A child eating cereal.
Feeding

Updated 01/02/26

3 year old feeding schedule: Amounts and food chart

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
A photo of a mother and her child. The child is eating.
Feeding

Updated 01/02/26

2 year / 24 month old feeding schedule: Amounts and food chart

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
A child eating.
Feeding

Updated 01/02/26

19 - 23 month olds feeding schedule: Amounts, food chart, breastmilk

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
A baby eating in a high chair.
Feeding

Updated 01/02/26

13 - 18 month old baby feeding schedule: How much should they eat?

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
A child eating food with a spoon.
Feeding

Updated 01/02/26

1 year / 12 month old feeding schedule: Food chart, formula, breastmilk

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
A baby eating in a high chair.
Feeding

Updated 01/02/26

9 - 11 month old baby feeding schedule: How much should they eat?

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
An 8 month old eating.
Feeding

Updated 01/02/26

7 - 8 month old baby feeding schedule: Food chart, formula & breastmilk

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
A mother feeding her child.
Feeding

Updated 01/02/26

5 month old baby feeding schedule: How much should a 5 month old eat?

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
A baby bottle feeding.
Feeding

Updated 01/02/26

6 month old feeding schedule: Amounts, food chart, formula, breastmilk

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by Dana PetersPediatric Registered Dietitian
A mother kissing her child's forehead.
Feeding

Updated 01/02/26

Newborn feeding schedule (From birth to 2 weeks): Amounts & food chart

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Written ByKimberly Marie, MSPediatric sleep consultant & breastfeeding specialistSara BoudrieRegistered Nurse & Lactation Consultant