Breastfeeding first, then formula
Feed breast milk first and give formula if not enough. At first, we recommend you feed as much formula as your baby wants after breastfeeding.
Alternating breastfeeding and formula feeding
For example, if you feed every three hours, breastfeed at 6 a.m. and noon, and formula feed at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
We recommend you decide whether or not to use formula depending on the swelling of your breasts at each feeding time.
Adding formula in the afternoon or evening
Some mothers lactate less in the evening. So, you could breastfeed in the morning and add formula in the afternoon.
Breastfeeding in the morning and evening, formula during the day
You can breastfeed in the morning and evening through night and feed formula during the day.
This pattern may be suitable for mothers who work during the day.
Amount of feeding by age in months
Adjust the amount and frequency of feeding to suit your baby’s appetite and daily routines. The table below shows the recommended amounts of feeding. Use it as a reference.
| Age in months | Weight | Recommended amount per feeding | Recommended frequency per day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breast/formula feeding | Weaning food | |||
| 〜1/2(months) | 3.0(kg) | 80ml | 7 | - |
| 1/2〜1 | 3.8 | 80ml〜120ml | 7 | - |
| 1〜2 | 4.8 | 120ml〜160ml | 6 | - |
| 2〜3 | 5.8 | 120ml〜160ml | 6 | - |
| 3〜5 | 6.8 | 200ml | 5 | - |
| 5〜7 | 7.7 | 200ml | 5 | 1 |
| 7〜9 | 8.3 | 200ml | 5 | 2 |
| 9〜12 | 8.8 | 200ml | 5 | 3 |
*Adjust the amount of milk after weaning according to your baby’ progress in weaning.
Feeding your baby
Meiji Hohoemi Club provides tips and answers to questions concerning feeding (e.g., “Am I feeding enough?”).
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About milk
Meiji Hohoemi Club also answers various questions, such as how much infant formula to give and how often.
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About breast milk
Meiji Hohoemi Club also answers various questions, such as how much infant formula to give and how often.
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