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0-3 Months
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Feeding guide
Newborns should be fed on demand, but here’s how much and how often they typically feed. Expect spurts of cluster feeding in the first few weeks.
AgeBreastmilk/ Formula AmountExpected no. of feedings
Birth to 72 hoursUp to one ounce4 to 5 feedings
1 to 3 weeks1 to 3 ounces8 to 12 feedings
1 month3 to 4 ounces8 to 10 feedings
2 to 3 months4 to 5 ounces6 to 8 feedings
If baby doesn’t wake on their own in the first few weeks, then wake them after four hours for a feed.
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Signs baby is getting enough breastmilk
Meeting milestones for development and weight gain
Frequent wet and dirty diapers
Baby is less fussy after feeds
Fists open and relaxed
Loud gulps and swallows during feeds
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Storing breastmilk safely
At Room Temperature
Up to 4 hours
In Refrigerator
Up to 4 days
In Freezer
Up to 6 months
Store in clean, food-grade milk storage bags or containers with tight lids. Use thawed milk within 24 hours.
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Breastfeeding tips
Keep hydrated.
Use a hair tie to remember which side the baby has fed on.
You can also use a simple baby tracking app.
Every baby is unique and develops at their own pace. These guidelines are a starting point - always follow your pediatrician’s advice.
3-6 Months
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Feeding guide
Babies typically need 2.5 ounces of formula for every pound of body weight, but this varies from child to child.
AgeBreastmilk/ Formula AmountExpected no. of feedings
3 to 6 months4 to 8 ounces4 to 7 feedings
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Some baby hunger cues
Nuzzles against breasts
Puts fingers in their mouth
Opens their mouths/puckers lips
Sticks out their tongues
Moves head side to side
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Storing breastmilk safely
At Room Temperature
Up to 4 hours
In Refrigerator
Up to 4 days
In Freezer
Up to 6 months
Store In Clean, food-grade milk storage bags or containers with tight lids. Use thawed milk within 24 hours.
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Breastfeeding tip: Drink water after each feed and make sure that you’re getting enough nutrients, especially iron and calcium.
Every baby is different. And these charts are meant to be helpful guidelines, not medical advice. When in doubt about your baby’s health or well-being, speak to your pediatrician.
6-12 Months
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Feeding guide
Around 6 months, you can start your baby on solids, but until 12 months, breastmilk and formula will continue to be their main source of nutrition.
AgeBreastmilk/ Formula AmountExpected no. of feedings
6 to 8 months4 to 8 ounces4 to 5 feedings
9 to 12 months4 to 8 ounces4 to 5 feedings
As the baby eats more iron-rich solid foods, you can slowly replace formula with milk.
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Signs baby is ready to start solids
They can sit up without support
They have good head and neck control
They show an interest in food and open their mouths to receive it
At 9 months, babies will start to develop a pincer grasp and will be able to pick up smaller pieces
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Starting solids
You can start with purees or try baby-led weaning.
Offer resistive sticks of food (baby-led weaning).
Slowly introduce allergens one by one to rule out allergies.
Offer thin purées and then slowly bulk them up over time.
First foods can include steamed and pureed fruits and vegetables, cereals, and legumes.
Learn to recognise allergic reactions and immediately seek medical help if you notice any signs.
Start with iron-rich foods, and avoid excess sugar and salt.
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Liquids: Start offering water and milk in cups to help them practice drinking. Avoid sugary sodas, juices, punches, or cocktails.
Ask your pediatrician for tips and remember that breastfeeding is still a great way to bond with your baby.
12-24 Months
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Feeding guide
Your baby is probably only having breastmilk for comfort now or drinking milk instead of formula.
What to Offer Your BabyHow Much to Offer per Meal
Vegetables and FruitsA quarter to half a cup of each.
Protein (offer a wide variety of animal and plant sources)Half to one ounce of meat, or quarter cup beans or legumes, or 1 whole egg, or one tablespoon of nut butter, or yoghurt.
Whole GrainsHalf to one slice of wholegrain bread, or quarter to half cup of whole grain cereal or pasta.
Healthy Fats and OilsUse healthy oils to prepare food.
MilkNo more than half a cup.
Water intake: Babies this age need at least 2 cups a day, more during hot weather.
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Skills to teach
New vocabulary and hand signals
Communicating thoughts and feelings, such as fullness or wanting more
Using baby-safe utensils such as spoons
Taking bites of smaller foods
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What to limit
Try to feed your baby what you eat, and don’t completely remove items from their diet, but limit the following:
Added sugars and excess salt
Sugary drinks
Trans fat
Sweets and candies
Every toddler is different. And these charts are meant to be helpful guidelines, not medical advice. When in doubt about your baby’s health or well-being, speak to your pediatrician.