"Is my baby eating enough?" is one of the first worries of every new parent — and one of the hardest to answer, because babies can't tell you. A baby feeding chart by age gives you a reliable reference point: how much milk a baby needs, how often to feed, and when solids come into the picture.
Baby feeding chart by age (milk)
| Age | Amount per feed | Frequency |
| First days | 30–60 ml (1–2 oz) | Every 2–3 h (8–12×/day) |
| 2 weeks–1 month | 60–90 ml (2–3 oz) | Every 2–3 h |
| 1–3 months | 90–120 ml (3–4 oz) | Every 3–4 h |
| 3–6 months | 120–180 ml (4–6 oz) | Every 4 h |
| 6–12 months | 180–240 ml (6–8 oz) + solids | 4–5 feeds + meals |
These are typical ranges for bottle-fed babies. Breastfed babies feed on demand and can't be measured in ml — instead, watch for steady weight gain and 6+ wet diapers a day.
Newborn feeding: little and often
Newborns have a stomach the size of a cherry, so they take small amounts frequently. Expect 8–12 feeds a day, day and night. Rather than forcing a schedule, feed on your baby's hunger cues — rooting, hand-to-mouth movements, and stirring. Crying is a late hunger sign.
How much milk should a baby drink? A simple rule
For formula-fed babies, a common guideline is about 150 ml of formula per kilogram of body weight per day, split across feeds. So a 4 kg baby needs roughly 600 ml a day. This is a starting point — your baby's appetite varies day to day, and that's normal.
When to start solids
Most babies are ready for first foods around 6 months, when they can sit with support, hold their head steady, and show interest in food. Start with single-ingredient purées or soft finger foods, one new food at a time, so you can spot any reaction. Milk stays the main source of nutrition until 12 months — solids are "tastes" alongside milk, not a replacement.
Never lose track of feeds again
With a newborn, "when did the baby last eat, and how much?" is a question you'll ask a hundred times. Trackeron logs every feed — breast or bottle, with side, duration and amount — and shows daily averages so both parents always know. It even reminds you when it's time for the next feed.
The bottom line: a baby feeding chart by age is a helpful guide, but your baby is the real expert. Feed on cues, watch weight and wet diapers, and track the daily pattern so you can catch changes early — and walk into every pediatrician visit with accurate numbers instead of guesses.