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How Much Milk Does a Baby Need by Age and Weight
Formula-fed babies need roughly 150 ml per kg of body weight per day until 6 months (up to about 1000 ml). A 5 kg baby needs about 750 ml a day over 6–7 feeds (110–120 ml each). In the first week feeds are only 30–60 ml. Breastfeeding is on demand, 8–12 times a day in the early weeks.
Milk amount calculator
✨ Daily formula amount for your baby
Baby feeding chart by age
| Age | Per feed (ml) | Feeds per day |
|---|---|---|
| First week | 30–60 | 8–12 |
| 1–4 weeks | 60–90 | 7–8 |
| 1–2 months | 90–120 | 6–8 |
| 2–4 months | 120–150 | 5–6 |
| 4–6 months | 150–180 | 5–6 |
| 6–9 months | 180–240 | 3–5 + solids |
| 9–12 months | 180–240 | 3–4 + meals |
Source: Common paediatric guidance (e.g. NHS, AAP). For general guidance; your baby’s doctor is the reference.
Breastfeeding: is my baby getting enough?
- 8–12 feeds a day in the early weeks, 10–40 minutes each.
- After day 5: 6 or more wet diapers a day and regular stools.
- Regains birth weight by 2 weeks, then gains steadily (see the baby weight chart).
- Seems content after feeds and comes off the breast on their own.
A nursing pillow saves your back during long feeds.
Hunger and fullness cues
- Hungry: rooting, hands to mouth, opening the mouth; crying is a late sign.
- Full: slower sucking, turning away, relaxed hands, falling asleep.
Bottle-feeding tips
- Make each bottle fresh and follow the tin’s water-to-powder ratio exactly.
- Sterilise bottles in the early months: portable sterilizer and drying rack.
- Use glass bottles or a wide-neck bottle with an age-appropriate teat.
- Throw away leftover milk within an hour of the feed.
Expressed breast milk
Use roughly the same amounts and read how long breast milk lasts in the fridge and freezer. A wearable breast pump lets you pump on the move.
Frequently asked questions
How many ml should a newborn drink per feed?
30–60 ml in the first week, then 60–90 ml up to about one month.
How much milk for a 2-month-old?
About 120–150 ml per feed, 5–6 feeds a day.
How much milk for a 4-month-old?
About 150–180 ml per feed, 5–6 feeds, up to about 1000 ml a day.
How much milk does a baby need per day?
About 150 ml per kg of body weight until 6 months, up to roughly 1000 ml.
How many feeds does a newborn need?
8–12 breastfeeds or 6–8 bottle feeds a day.
How much milk after 6 months?
About 500–700 ml a day alongside solids; milk stays the main food until 12 months.
How do I know my breastfed baby is getting enough?
6+ wet diapers a day after day 5, steady weight gain and contentment after feeds.
