A 3-month-old baby typically feeds about 8 to 12 times in a 24-hour period. Breastfed babies usually eat every 2 to 3 hours during the day and every 2 to 6 hours overnight, consuming roughly 3 to 4 ounces per feeding. Formula-fed babies generally feed every 3 hours in the day and every 3 to 8 hours overnight, having about 4 to 6 ounces per feeding. Feeding on demand, responding to the baby's hunger cues, is recommended at this age, with the possibility of longer stretches between feedings as they grow. This schedule meets nutritional needs until around 6 months, when solid foods may be introduced per healthcare provider advice.
