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Newborn feeding schedule maker
Pick your baby's age, how they're fed and when the day's first feed is. Get a day of suggested feed times you can print for the fridge.
Weeks 1 to 4 · Breastfeeding
Most breastfed babies still nurse 8 to 12 times in 24 hours, every 1 to 3 hours.
Typical: every 2 hours to 3 hours, 8 to 12 feeds in 24 hours.
Feeding schedule · 2 weeks old · 10 feeds, about every 2½ hours
- Feed 17:00 AM
- Feed 29:30 AM
- Feed 312:00 PM
- Feed 42:30 PM
- Feed 55:00 PM
- Feed 67:30 PM
- Feed 710:00 PM
- Feed 812:30 AM
- Feed 93:00 AM
- Feed 105:30 AM
A guide, not a rule. Feed when you see hunger cues (rooting, sucking on hands, lip smacking), even if the clock says it's early. In the first weeks you may need to wake your baby to feed; ask your pediatrician when longer sleeps are OK.
How often should a newborn eat?
Most newborns eat 8 to 12 times in 24 hours. Breastfed babies often nurse every 1 to 3 hours. Formula-fed babies usually eat every 2 to 3 hours in the first days, then every 3 to 4 hours. Gaps stretch as your baby grows, but feeding on hunger cues matters more than any clock.
Feeding frequency by age
Typical ranges for healthy, full-term babies. Every baby has their own rhythm.
| Age | Feeds / 24h | Breastfed | Formula-fed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 6 days | 8 to 12 | Every 1 to 3 hours | Every 2 to 3 hours, 1 to 2 oz (30 to 60 ml) |
| 1 to 4 weeks | 8 to 12 | Every 1 to 3 hours | Every 3 to 4 hours, working up to 3 to 4 oz (90 to 120 ml) by 1 month |
| 1 to 3 months | 7 to 10 | Every 2 to 3½ hours | Every 3 to 4 hours |
| 3 to 6 months | 5 to 9 | Every 2½ to 4 hours | Every 3 to 5 hours; daytime gaps of 4 to 5 hours |
| 6 to 12 months | 4 to 6 | Every 3 to 5 hours + solids | 4 to 5 feeds of 6 to 8 oz (180 to 240 ml) + solids |
Formula amounts per feed vary with weight. Use the baby feeding calculator for your baby's numbers.
How we build your schedule
We start at your first feed and add the interval (start of one feed to start of the next) until 24 hours are covered: feed time = first feed + n × interval. The interval choices stay within the typical range for your baby's age and feeding type, from CDC and AAP guidance.
Mixed feeding follows the breastfeeding rhythm, since frequent breastfeeds help protect milk supply. From about 3 months, we stop at the typical number of daily feeds and leave one longer stretch overnight. Feeds between 10 PM and 6 AM are marked as night feeds.
When to call your pediatrician
- Your newborn regularly goes more than 4 hours without feeding in the first weeks and is hard to wake.
- Feeds suddenly become much shorter or less frequent for a day or more.
- Fewer wet diapers than expected for your baby's age (after day 5, fewer than 6 in 24 hours), or dark yellow urine.
- A temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher in a baby under 3 months. Call right away, day or night.
- Very sleepy, floppy or hard to wake for feeds, or less alert than usual.
- Refusing feeds, or several feeds in a row that are much smaller than usual.
- Signs of dehydration: dry mouth, no tears, a sunken soft spot on the head, or no poop along with very few wet diapers.
- Yellow skin or eyes that's spreading or getting deeper, especially in the first week.
- Forceful or green vomiting, or blood in the poop.
Call 911 (or your local emergency number) if your baby has trouble breathing, turns blue or gray around the lips, or won't wake up.
If something feels off, trust your gut and call. That's what they're there for.
Frequently asked questions
How often should a newborn eat?
Most newborns eat 8 to 12 times in 24 hours. Breastfed babies often feed every 1 to 3 hours, and formula-fed newborns about every 2 to 3 hours at first, then every 3 to 4 hours over the first weeks (CDC). Count from the start of one feed to the start of the next.
Should I feed on a schedule or on demand?
Health organizations recommend feeding on cues, sometimes called responsive or on-demand feeding. A schedule is useful for planning your day and spotting long gaps, but your baby's hunger signs come first. Feed earlier if your baby is rooting or sucking on their hands, even if the schedule says to wait.
Should I wake my newborn to feed?
In the first weeks, often yes. The CDC notes that babies need to eat every 2 to 4 hours at first and that you may need to wake your baby to feed. Once your baby is back to birth weight and gaining well, your pediatrician can tell you when it's OK to let them sleep longer.
What is cluster feeding?
Cluster feeding is when a baby feeds very often for a few hours, usually in the evening, sometimes every 30 to 60 minutes. It's common in breastfed newborns and during growth spurts. It doesn't mean your milk is low. Your schedule will look messy on those days, and that's normal.
When do babies drop night feeds?
It varies a lot. AAP notes that many formula-fed babies no longer need middle-of-the-night feeds by around 2 to 4 months, once they take enough during the day. Breastfed babies often keep a night feed longer. Ask your pediatrician before stretching nights on purpose.
Sources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): How Much and How Often to Breastfeed(opens in a new tab)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): How Much and How Often to Feed Infant Formula(opens in a new tab)
- American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org): Amount and Schedule of Formula Feedings(opens in a new tab)
- American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org): How Often and How Much Should Your Baby Eat?(opens in a new tab)
- NHS: Formula milk: common questions(opens in a new tab)
Last reviewed: November 2026
Feedoo Baby shares general information, not medical advice. Every baby is different. If you're worried about feeding, weight gain, diapers or your baby's health, call your pediatrician, midwife or health visitor.
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