A 4-month-old baby typically eats about 4 to 6 ounces (120 to 180 ml) of breast milk or formula per feeding, with about 5 to 8 feedings per day. This amounts to roughly 24 to 36 ounces (700 to 1050 ml) of milk in total over 24 hours
. Feeding frequency and amount details:
- Breastfed babies usually nurse every 3 to 4 hours, consuming about 3 to 4 ounces per feeding, totaling around 25 ounces per day
- Formula-fed babies generally take 4 to 6 ounces per feeding every 3 hours during the day, with 5 to 6 feedings daily
- Feeding on demand is recommended, responding to the baby's hunger cues rather than strictly scheduled amounts
- Some babies may have growth spurts around this age, leading to increased feeding frequency or volume temporarily
Introduction of solids:
- The American Academy of Pediatrics currently recommends waiting until about 6 months before introducing solid foods, so at 4 months, breast milk or formula should meet all nutritional needs
Monitoring your baby's growth, diaper output (about 4-5 wet diapers per day), and overall contentment can help ensure they are eating enough
. In summary, for a 4-month-old, aim for about 4 to 6 ounces per feeding, 5 to 8 times daily, feeding on demand and focusing on breast milk or formula as the sole nutrition source.
