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How Much Should Baby Be Eating Every Day? Try Our Tool to Find Out!

Because when you’re popping (baby) bottles, the last thing you want to do is break out the calculator.
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By Sarah Fine, Editor
Updated May 3, 2024
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Whether you’re bottle-feeding breast milk, formula or a combination of both, juggling baby’s eating schedule along with all the other aspects of new parenthood is no small feat. Why aren’t they eating the same amount at every feeding? How often should baby be eating? Should you wake them to feed? Though we can’t look into a crystal ball to predict the future, we can help you determine how much baby should be eating at each bottle feeding and when. With this handy tool, you can see the recommended number of ounces and feedings per day, based on their exact age. Scroll down and select baby’s age to find out!

Please note: The Bump and the materials and information it contains are not intended to, and do not constitute, medical or other health advice or diagnosis and should not be used as such. You should always consult with a qualified physician or health professional about your specific circumstances.

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American Academy of Pediatrics, How Often and How Much Should Your Baby Eat?, April 2024

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