Newborn Feeding Chart by Week Guide
The essential newborn feeding chart by week guide with exact milk amounts, feeding frequencies, growth expectations, and daily tracking logs for weeks 1 through 12.
What's inside
- Week-by-week feeding chart from birth to 12 weeks
- Exact milk amounts and feeding frequencies per week
- Growth milestone tracker (weight, diapers, sleep)
- Daily feeding log templates for each week
- Growth spurt timeline and cluster feeding guide
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eBook (PDF)
Authored by Linda Park, RN, IBCLC
Medically reviewed by Dr. Sarah Chen, MD · editorial policy
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Your Complete Week-by-Week Guide
The newborn period is full of feeding questions, and this guide answers them week by week. Rather than guessing whether your baby is getting enough milk, you get a precise chart showing exactly how much to expect from week 1 through week 12, with each entry covering recommended ounces per feeding, number of feedings, total daily intake, and typical growth patterns. A growth milestone tracker lets you follow weight gain, diaper output, and sleep alongside the feeding numbers, and daily feeding log templates make it easy to record each feeding and catch patterns or issues early. Whether you're breastfeeding, formula feeding, or combination feeding, the guide adapts to your method with specific guidance for each. It has 176 five-star reviews and has become a go-to resource for new parents navigating this stage.
What's Inside
The guide has five sections. Section one covers the foundations of newborn feeding — stomach capacity, hunger cues, feeding on demand, and how breastfed and formula-fed patterns differ. Section two is the core: a week-by-week chart from week 1 to week 12 with exact milk amounts, feeding frequencies, and growth expectations for each. Section three is a growth milestone tracker — a log for weight gain (with percentile guidance), diaper counts, and sleep patterns. Section four covers growth spurts and cluster feeding — when they typically happen (weeks 3, 6, and 9), what to expect, and how to manage the extra feeding demand. Section five is a troubleshooting guide covering common concerns: low milk supply, reflux, gas, feeding refusal, and when to call the pediatrician. There are also printable daily log templates and a weekly chart for the fridge.
Why This Guide Is Trusted
This guide was created by Linda Park, a registered nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with 16 years of experience helping new parents through this stage. It follows current AAP guidance recommending feeding on demand — 8-12 times a day for breastfed newborns, every 2-3 hours for formula-fed. Unlike generic online charts, it explains the reasoning behind each number: why amounts change, what hunger cues to watch for, and how to know your baby is thriving. It's designed to reduce anxiety rather than add to it — the chart is a tool for reassurance, used alongside your baby's own cues rather than as a rigid rulebook. It includes dedicated sections for breastfeeding challenges (latch, supply, engorgement) and formula-feeding guidance (bottle selection, pacing, burping), giving both new and experienced parents the clarity they need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this guide suitable for both breastfed and formula-fed babies?
Yes. It includes separate guidance for breastfed and formula-fed babies, as well as combination feeding, with specific milk volume and frequency recommendations for each.
Does the guide cover growth spurts and cluster feeding?
Yes. Section four is dedicated to growth spurts and cluster feeding, with timelines (typically weeks 3, 6, and 9), what to expect, and how to manage increased feeding frequency.
Can I use this guide to track my baby's growth?
Yes. It includes a growth milestone tracker for logging weight, diaper output, and sleep, alongside the feeding chart for each week.