Learn more
Feeding amounts, cues, and how to use the tracker
Quick references and real parent guidance. The tool above handles the logging. This section answers the questions that come up around it.
| Age | Per feed | Feeds / day | Total / 24h |
|---|
| 0 to 1 week | 0.5 to 2 oz (15 to 60 ml) | 8 to 12 | 14 to 20 oz |
| 1 to 4 weeks | 2 to 3 oz (60 to 90 ml) | 8 to 10 | 16 to 24 oz |
| 1 to 2 months | 3 to 4 oz (90 to 120 ml) | 7 to 9 | 24 to 32 oz |
| 2 to 4 months | 4 to 6 oz (120 to 180 ml) | 5 to 7 | 27 to 32 oz |
| 4 to 6 months | 4 to 6 oz (120 to 180 ml) | 5 to 6 | 28 to 32 oz |
| 6 to 9 months | 6 to 8 oz (180 to 240 ml) | 4 to 5 | 24 to 32 oz + solids |
| 9 to 12 months | 7 to 8 oz (210 to 240 ml) | 3 to 4 | ~24 oz + solids |
Averages only. Breastfed babies often self-regulate. If you are worried about intake, call your pediatrician.
Signs your baby is getting enough
💧
Wet diapers
After day 5, 6 or more heavy wets in 24h. Pale yellow urine.
💩
Regular poops
3 to 4 stools a day early on. Breastfed can skip days after 6 weeks.
📈
Weight gain
Back to birth weight by 2 weeks, then 5 to 7 oz per week.
😌
Content after feeds
Hands relax, body softens, comes off on their own.
👂
Swallowing
Audible gulps on breast. Steady swallows on bottle, not frantic.
🌱
Steady growth
Trending in their own curve lane at checkups.
