A 2-month-old baby typically eats about 4 to 5 ounces (120 to 150 ml) of breast milk or formula per feeding, usually every 3 to 4 hours, amounting to about 5 to 6 feedings per day
. This means the baby consumes roughly 24 to 30 ounces (700 to 900 ml) in a 24-hour period
. Breastfed babies may nurse more frequently than formula-fed babies because breast milk digests faster
. Feeding should generally be guided by the baby's hunger cues rather than a strict schedule, and it's normal for appetite to vary day to day
. At this age, babies still need night feedings since their stomachs are small and they cannot go long stretches without eating
. In summary:
- Amount per feeding: 4 to 5 ounces (120-150 ml)
- Frequency: every 3 to 4 hours (about 5-6 times daily)
- Total daily intake: approximately 24 to 30 ounces (700-900 ml)
- Feed on demand, watching hunger cues
- Night feedings are still necessary
This feeding pattern supports healthy growth and development in a 2-month-old infant
