When newborns are unable to breastfeed, it becomes especially important to timely provide formula milk. Since the baby’s digestive system is not yet fully developed, mothers need to pay special attention to feeding at fixed times. Infants in different age groups have varying feeding intervals, and specific feeding recommendations for each stage will be introduced below.
Within the first few days after birth, infants require approximately 100 to 200 milliliters of milk per kilogram of body weight. For example, a baby weighing 3 kilograms needs to be fed 300 to 360 milliliters of milk daily, diluted with water and divided into 7 to 8 feedings, each about 60 to 70 milliliters.
Between the 15th day after birth and the first month, if the baby’s digestion is smooth, you can try feeding whole cow’s milk with 100 to 150 milliliters of milk per kilogram of body weight, with each feeding ranging from 60 to 100 milliliters.
For infants from one to two months old, as their weight increases, the feeding amount gradually increases. Feed 6 to 7 times per day, every 3.5 to 4 hours, with a single feeding of about 80 to 120 milliliters, up to a maximum of 150 milliliters.
At two to three months old, the feeding frequency decreases to 5 to 6 times a day, with feedings every 4 hours and a milk volume of 150 to 200 milliliters per feeding.
From three to six months, maintain 5 feedings per day, with a 4-hour interval, adjusting the milk volume to 150 to 200 milliliters from three to five months, and 200 to 250 milliliters from five to six months, not exceeding a total of 1000 milliliters per day or 250 milliliters per feeding, and introduce complementary food starting from the fourth month.
From six to nine months, the milk volume remains at 200 to 250 milliliters per feeding, every 4 hours, gradually replacing one meal with complementary food and reducing sugar intake.
From nine to twelve months, the baby’s milk volume remains at 250 milliliters per feeding, feeding frequency reduces to twice a day, still 4 hours apart, with other meals mainly consisting of complementary food, remember to provide water between milk and complementary food.
In conclusion, as the baby grows, adjustments are made to the feeding intervals and amounts. Parents should flexibly arrange feedings according to the child’s actual needs to ensure a scientifically reasonable feeding method.
