Baby feeding is generally on-demand. For newborns in the first few days, the amount of milk can be determined based on their weight. Babies can be fed 7-8 times a day, with each feeding being approximately 60-70 milliliters. By the 15th day, the amount of milk can be gradually increased to approximately 60-100 milliliters per feeding. After two months, babies can be fed 6-7 times a day, with each feeding being approximately 80-120 milliliters, spaced out every 3.5-4 hours.

Feeding Guidelines for Infants

1. Feeding Amount for Newborns

The feeding amount for newborns can be calculated based on their weight, with a daily recommendation of 100-200 milliliters per kilogram. For example, a baby who weighs 3 kilograms would require approximately 300-360 milliliters of milk per day. This amount can be divided into smaller feedings, such as 60-70 milliliters per feeding.

2. Feeding Amount from 15 Days to One Month

If the baby's digestion is normal, they can be fed full-strength milk, with a recommendation of 100-150 milliliters per kilogram of body weight. This amounts to approximately 60-100 milliliters per feeding.

3. Feeding Amount from One Month to Two Months

The feeding amount should gradually increase based on the baby's weight. Babies should be fed 6-7 times a day, with each feeding spaced out every 3.5-4 hours. Each feeding should be approximately 80-120 milliliters, with a maximum of 150 milliliters.

4. Feeding Amount from Two to Three Months

Babies should be fed 5-6 times a day, with each feeding approximately 150-200 milliliters, spaced out every four hours.

5. Feeding Amount from Three to Six Months

Babies should be fed 5 times a day, with each feeding spaced out every four hours. The amount of milk per feeding should be gradually increased, with recommendations of 150-200 milliliters for three to five months and 200-250 milliliters for five to six months. The total daily intake should not exceed 1000 milliliters, and no single feeding should exceed 250 milliliters. Solid foods can be introduced starting at four months of age.

6. Feeding Amount from Six to Nine Months

Babies should be fed every four hours, with each feeding being approximately 200-250 milliliters. Gradually reduce the number of milk feedings from four to three per day, and introduce solid foods to replace half to a full milk feeding. The amount of sugar in the diet should be gradually reduced.

7. Feeding Amount from Nine to Twelve Months

Reduce the number of milk feedings from three to two per day, with each feeding being 250 milliliters. Space out the feedings every four hours, and offer solid foods for the remaining meals. It is important to offer water between milk feedings.