How much milk should a 4 month-old drink per feed

It can be difficult figuring out how much milk your baby wants and needs, especially as he grows. The right amount of milk is different for each child, depending on age, weight and whether you’re using formula, breast milk, a combination or have moved onto solids.

From birth to 12 months, here’s our guide to working out just how much he needs.

How do I know when my baby is hungry?

How often your baby feeds should be up to him.

Let him set the pace from the word go and he’ll rapidly settle into a routine.

Baby milk intake chart in ml

‘When babies are hungry they give cues. Some smack their lips, others put their fists in their mouths and suck their hands,’ says breastfeeding expert Geraldine.

‘Offer him your little finger to suckle, nail side on his tongue and the soft pad side of your finger on the roof of his mouth.

If he suckles frantically and doesn’t settle, he’s probably hungry,’ she adds.

How much milk should a newborn drink?

Your baby won't need much milk to start with as newborns have very small stomachs around the size of a cherry

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