Most newborns do best with 8–12 feeds in 24 hours, using hunger cues and diaper output as the real measure of intake.

Most newborns take tiny, frequent breastmilk feeds that climb from teaspoons on day one to a few ounces per feed by the end of week one.

A 4-day-old usually takes small, frequent feeds—often 8–12+ in 24 hours—paired with steady wet diapers and calmer stretches after feeding.

Most 6-week-olds take about 19–30 oz (570–900 mL) of milk in 24 hours, split across roughly 8–12 feeds.

Most 1-month-olds drink 2–4 oz per feed, 8–12 feeds a day, landing near 16–32 oz in 24 hours.

Most 1-month-olds take about 90–120 mL (3–4 oz) per feed, landing near 750–900 mL (25–30 oz) across 24 hours.

Most 8-month-olds still get most calories from milk, while solids add practice, iron, and variety.

Most 7-month-olds take 20–32 oz (600–950 mL) of breastmilk per day, while solids start to add more of their daily calories.

Most newborns nurse 8–12 times a day; diapers, weight checks, and steady swallowing tell you they’re getting enough.

A newborn usually takes small, frequent feeds at first, then drinks more per feed as days pass and stomach capacity grows.