Updated with new chart reflecting latest brand colors and updated maximum amount of formula to offer baby.

With bottle-feeding, however, there’s some math to do.

Which is why rough guidelines for formula amounts are so handy.

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Remember: Let your little one call the shots and call it quits when it comes to feedings.

If she becomes fidgety or easily distracted during a feeding, she’s probably had enough.

If she drains the bottle and starts smacking her lips for more, she might still be hungry.

how much formula, newborn drinking formula with mom and brother

Formula-feeding chart

Wondering just how much formula to give your baby?

Use this formula-feeding chart as a guide.

How much formula does a newborn need?

how much formula, newborn drinking formula with mom and brother

How much formula should you feed your baby by age?

Her stomach capacity has increased, too, which means she’ll likely stretch out the time between feedings.

Discuss it with your doctor.

how much formula, newborn drinking formula with mom and brother

But those are more loose guidelines than hard rules.

Ultimately, youll want to feed your newborn on demand when she seems hungry.

Can a baby eat too much formula?

how much formula, newborn drinking formula with mom and brother

(And if you have any questions, always ask the pediatrician.)

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