Guide
Newborn feeding schedule by age
In the first weeks most babies feed 8–12 times in 24 hours, and the gaps slowly stretch as they grow. Here’s what’s typical at each age — a starting point, not a rule.
| Age | Feeds per day | Typical gap | Bottle per feed (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐣 Newborn · first 2 weeks | 8–12 | about 2h | 60 ml |
| 🌱 2–6 weeks | 8–12 | about 2h 30m | 75 ml |
| 🌼 6–12 weeks | 7–10 | about 3h | 90 ml |
| 🌈 3–4 months | 6–9 | about 3h | 120 ml |
| 🧸 4–6 months | 5–8 | about 3h 30m | 150 ml |
| 🦋 6–9 months | 4–6 | about 4h | 180 ml |
| ⭐️ 9–12 months | 3–5 | about 4h | 200 ml |
| 🎈 1 year + | 3–5 | about 4h | 210 ml |
General, widely published guidance (AAP, NHS and similar). Every baby is different.
Feed on cue, not by the clock
Early hunger cues include rooting, lip-smacking and hands to the mouth. Crying is a late sign. A schedule is a guide to what’s typical — your baby’s cues come first.
Growth spurts (often around 2–3 weeks, 6 weeks and 3 months) can bring a day or two of very frequent feeding.
Counting the gap
Most guidance counts the gap from the start of one feed to the start of the next. A feed at 2:00 that lasts 40 minutes makes the next one due around 4:30 with a 2½-hour gap. Thangam lets you choose start-to-start or end-to-start.
When to talk to your doctor
Speak to your doctor or midwife if your baby is feeding much less than usual, seems very sleepy and hard to wake for feeds, has fewer wet diapers, or isn’t regaining birth weight by about two weeks.
This guide is general information, not medical advice. If you’re worried about your baby, talk to your doctor or midwife.