What is feeding?

Feeding: Know the Basics

Every day, baby is growing so quickly! Their growth is powered by good nutrition and strong feeding abilities.

Feeding is more than just eating and drinking—it helps baby develop the muscles used to chew, swallow, and digest their food. Baby will go through many stages of feeding development, but all of them are important to their growth!

Feeding looks different at every age for babies and young children, but it is the intake of nutrition that helps us grow, develop and thrive. Most babies begin life by breast or bottle feeding, and slowly build up to solid foods.

How often should baby feed?

That really depends on the age, but it’s always best to try and maintain a regular feeding schedule. At a very young age, baby feeds often, in smaller quantities. Newborns typically feed every 1-3 hours (8-12 times per day), consuming about 2-3 ounces of breastmilk or formula per feeding. As baby grows, they typically can go longer between feedings.