Formula to Solids Feeding

How much to give
* 150ml and 200ml of formula per kilogram of his body weight per day/24hr period
* Example, if baby weighs 3kg he'll need between 450ml and 600ml of formula over a 24hr period


Also feeding may varies base on baby's age
* During the first week
- try giving baby between 30ml and 60ml at each feed
- he won’t be able to manage much more than this in one go

* During one month old
- he will probably want between 90ml and 120ml at each feed
- he’ll consume anywhere from 400ml to 800ml in one day
- baby may finish feed quickly, then look around for second helpings

* Between two and six months
- he may want between 120ml and 180ml at a feed
- he'll have anything from 700ml to over a litre a day.
* Once baby reaches six months
- he may want between 180ml and 220ml at a feed
- his total formula intake may be about 900ml a day

When you start giving your baby solids, his daily intake of formula milk is likely to gradually decrease to about 720ml. Once your baby is fully established on solids, he’ll need about 500ml to 600ml of formula every day alongside a varied diet. If he doesn’t want this amount of milk, you can always give him milky foods such as custard, rice pudding and yoghurt. After your baby turns a year old, he can move from drinking formula to full-fat cow's milk.

When you introduce your baby to solids at about six months, he won’t be eating a wide enough variety of foods to give him all the nutrients that he needs. So it’s important to carry on giving your baby formula milk. Formula will provide your baby with most of his nutrition until he’s fully established on solids. You can also give your baby vitamin drops from six months, particularly if he’s drinking less than 500ml of formula per day. Continue to give your baby formula until he’s a year old, as well as drinks of water. You can give your baby a small amount of juice from six months if you wish, but make sure it’s well diluted to protect your baby’s teeth. One part juice to 10 parts water is plenty. Offer it in a beaker or cup at meal times only