-Most newborns start with 1 ounce per feeding and by 7 days of life, they can take 3 ounces.
-You can calculate how much formula your child should be eating by using their weight in kilograms, their estimated daily energy requirements for his age, gender, and exercise/activity level, and the conversion rate that 1Oz of formula or breastmilk has 20 kcal.
-You can roughly estimate the amount of formula for each feeding (in ounces) by dividing your baby’s weight (in pounds) in half; with a maximum of 8 ounces per feeding at 5 or 6 months of age.
-Another way to estimate the ounces per feeding is to add 3 to your baby’s age (in months) with a maximum of 8 ounces per feeding at 5 or 6 months of age.
-A good estimate of the average ounces of formula a baby needs in 24hrs is the baby’s weight (in pounds) multiplied by 2. The maximum amount recommended per day is 32 ounces. Babies who need more than 32 ounces would be at the age to start solids.
-If your baby is not hungry at some of the feedings, increase the feeding interval.
