How much solid food should a 6-month-old eat?

Start with a few teaspoons once or twice a day and let your baby lead. At first, solids are about learning to eat; milk provides most of the nutrition.

How often should a 6-month-old eat?

Usually every 4-5 hours, which is about 4-5 feeds in 24 hours for formula. Breastfed babies: on demand, often 5-7 times.

How many ounces should a 6-month-old drink?

Typically 6-8 oz (180-240 ml) per feed for formula. Babies vary; follow cues and your pediatrician's advice.

Is it OK if my baby eats more or less than the chart?

Yes, within reason. Charts show averages. If your baby is gaining weight, has enough wet diapers and seems content, small differences don't matter.

Can I track feeds in an app?

Yes. Tot logs breastfeeding, bottles and solids and shows the last feed and trends, shared with everyone who cares for your baby.

6-Month-Old Feeding Chart: How Much & How Often / Tot

Medically reviewed by Safi Ullah Khan · Written by Muneeb Rana · Last updated 21 October 2026

Quick answer: A 6-month-old feeding chart: formula-fed babies take about 6-8 oz (180-240 ml) at each of 4-5 feeds (AAP), plus solids starting around 6 months. Breastfed babies keep feeding on demand. Begin with 1-2 small meals of iron-rich foods. Milk stays the main source of nutrition through the first year.

TL;DR

Formula: 6-8 oz (180-240 ml) per feed, 4-5 feeds a day.
Breast milk: on demand, often 5-7 times.
Follow hunger cues, diapers and weight gain over any chart.

This 6-month-old feeding chart sums up what pediatric guidance says about how much and how often babies eat at this age, for both formula and breast milk. Treat the numbers as typical ranges, not targets: your baby's hunger cues, weight gain and diapers matter more than any chart.

How much should a 6-month-old eat?

	Formula	Breast milk
Per feed	6-8 oz (180-240 ml)	Baby sets the amount; feeds are shorter and more efficient as babies grow
Feeds per 24 hours	4-5	on demand, often 5-7 times
Typical gap	every 4-5 hours	On demand; varies feed to feed
Daily total	about 24-32 oz, starting to fall slightly as solids increase	Not measured; judge by diapers and weight gain
Solids	Start around 6 months: 1-2 small meals a day of iron-rich foods, vegetables and fruit; introduce common allergens such as peanut and egg early, as the AAP advises.	Start around 6 months: 1-2 small meals a day of iron-rich foods, vegetables and fruit; introduce common allergens such as peanut and egg early, as the AAP advises.

The AAP's rule of thumb for formula is about 2.5 oz per pound of body weight per day, up to about 32 oz (960 ml). Use the baby feeding calculator to see an estimate for your baby's weight, or the ounces to ml converter to switch units.

Sample 6-month-old feeding schedule

An example day only. Shift the times to fit your baby, and feed earlier if they show hunger cues.

Time	Feed
7:00 am	Milk feed
8:30 am	Solids: breakfast (a few spoonfuls)
11:00 am	Milk feed
3:00 pm	Milk feed
5:00 pm	Solids (optional second meal)
6:45 pm	Milk feed, bedtime

What changes at this age

This is the big month for solids. The AAP and NHS recommend starting at about 6 months. Offer iron-rich foods (meat, beans, iron-fortified cereal), vegetables and fruit, mashed or as soft finger foods. The AAP advises introducing common allergens like peanut-containing foods and egg early rather than delaying them. Offer small sips of water from an open cup with meals. Milk is still the main food.

Signs your baby is getting enough

Steady weight gain along their own curve on the growth chart
Plenty of wet diapers, usually 4-6 or more a day
Content and relaxed after most feeds
Alert and active when awake

If you're breastfeeding, you can't see ounces, which is why many parents log feed times and diapers instead.

How to log feeds in Tot

In Tot you can log breastfeeding with time and duration, bottles in oz or ml, and solids. The home screen shows the last feed, and feeding trends by day and week help you spot patterns to bring to your pediatrician. Share the log with a partner or caretaker so nobody has to guess when baby last ate.

When to call your pediatrician

Fewer wet diapers than usual, a dry mouth or no tears
Refusing several feeds in a row, or feeding much less than normal
Forceful or green vomiting, or blood in stool
A fever with poor feeding, drowsiness or breathing trouble
Any time your instinct says something is wrong

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Sources

AAP HealthyChildren.org: Amount and Schedule of Baby Formula Feedings: www.healthychildren.org (accessed 21 October 2026)
AAP HealthyChildren.org: How Often and How Much Should Your Baby Eat?: www.healthychildren.org (accessed 21 October 2026)
CDC: How Much and How Often to Feed Infant Formula: www.cdc.gov (accessed 21 October 2026)
CDC: How Much and How Often to Breastfeed: www.cdc.gov (accessed 21 October 2026)
AAP HealthyChildren.org: Starting Solid Foods: www.healthychildren.org (accessed 21 October 2026)
NHS: Your baby's first solid foods: www.nhs.uk (accessed 21 October 2026)

Medical disclaimer:

Tot and this website give general information only. Feeding, sleep and growth ranges vary; always follow your pediatrician's advice. If your baby is unwell, contact your doctor or emergency services.

6-Month-Old Feeding Chart and Schedule