Formula Feeding Guidelines
(Daily Average)
(Based on the Formula-Feeding Guidelines from Similac Infant Formula)
This is a general guide to how many ounces of formula your baby should be getting in a 24 hour period based on their age. Many refluxers will do one of two things if their pain is not well managed:
1. They will tend to over-eat or "comfort eat" to sooth the burning and irritation in their throats.
2: They will not eat enough because of the pain associated with eating.
If left untreated long enough this can lead to an oral/bottle aversion. Notice that the numbers vary greatly for how many ounces your baby should be getting in a day, as it depends on your babies size, general appetite, etc. The number of feedings and amount per bottle may also vary depending on your babies size and appetite at each stage.
| Age of infant | Feedings/day | Oz per bottle | Average Total |
| 0-2 weeks | 6-10 | 2-3 | 12-30 |
| 3-4 weeks | 6-8 | 3-4 | 18-32 |
| 1-2 months | 5-6 | 4-5 | 20-30 |
| 2-3 months | 5-6 | 5-6 | 25-36 |
| 3-4 months | 4-5 | 6-7 | 24-35 |
| 4-7 months | 4-5 | 7-8 | 28-40 |
| 7-9 months | 3-4 | 7-8 | 21-32 |
| 9-12 months | 3 | 7-8 | 21-24 |
