Sample baby schedules for 3- and 4-month-olds
At 3 and 4 months old, babies are still eating frequently throughout the day but are capable of going for longer stretches at night. Breastfeeding parents can expect their baby to continue to eat often, anywhere from eight to 12 times a day. If you're formula-feeding your little one, they'll be ready for 4- to 6-ounces bottles six to eight times a day. As your baby grows out of the newborn stage, you may notice them starting to develop a more predictable schedule for feeding, sleep, and play.
Was this article helpful?
Yes
No
BabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. When creating and updating content, we rely on credible sources: respected health organizations, professional groups of doctors and other experts, and published studies in peer-reviewed journals. We believe you should always know the source of the information you're seeing. Learn more about our editorial and medical review policies.
American Academy of Pediatrics. 2022. Amount and Schedule of Baby Formula Feedings. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/feeding-nutrition/Pages/Amount-and-Schedule-of-Formula-Feedings.aspx [Accessed September 2022]
American Academy of Pediatrics. 2012. Breastfeeding Mealtime Milestones https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/Pages/Breastfeeding-Mealtime-Milestones.aspx [Accessed September 2022]
American Academy of Pediatrics. 2022. How Often and How Much Should Your Baby Eat? https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/feeding-nutrition/Pages/How-Often-and-How-Much-Should-Your-Baby-Eat.aspx [Accessed September 2022]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2022. How Much and How Often to Breastfeed. https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/infantandtoddlernutrition/breastfeeding/how-much-and-how-often.html [Accessed September 2022]
U.S. Department of Agriculture. 2019. Infant Nutrition and Feeding. https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/document/infant-feeding-guide.pdf [Accessed September 2022]
Mary Sauer is a freelance parenting and health writer living in Kansas City. She is a mom of four and loves to hike with her kids, read, and knit. Cooking a complicated meal her kids probably won't eat is one of her favorite pastimes.