Infant Formula Feeding Chart

For babies who are being fed infant formula, a standard feeding chart is available from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Month	For a Baby Boy		For a Baby Girl		Feedings per Day
	Weight in lbs	Formula in ounces per day	Weight in lbs	Formula in ounces per day
Month 1	10	25	9	22½	Every 4 hours
Month 2	11½	28¾	11	27½	6 to 7 feedings a day
Month 3	13	32½	12	30	6 to 7 feedings a day
Month 4	15	37½	13½	33¾	6 feedings per day
Month 5	16	40	15	37½	5-6 feedings per day
Month 6	17½	43¾	16	40	5 feedings per day
One year					2-3 feedings per day Used as a supplement when solid foods are introduced.

To calculate the amount of formula per feeding for your baby, divide the formula ounces per day by the number of feedings. You can also use 2½ ounces of formula for each pound of body weight as a total daily amount.

(Click Baby Formula Feeding to learn about other ways that you can estimate your baby's intake of infant formula and for information on whether bottle feeding is as nutritious as breastfeeding.)