Should I Feed My 3-month-old every 3 or 4 hours?

We recommend to always offer a full feeding every 2.5 to 3.5 hours all day long. Think about this: When you offer a feeding every 3 hours instead of every 4 hours, you get in an extra feeding in a 12-hour day. That extra feeding can go a long way toward making sure that your baby is well-fed for the night.

How long can a 3-month-old go without eating?

3 month olds can easily go 12 hours without eating and often sleep that long or longer at night. Babies shouldn’t be woken to be fed unless seriously underweight. They can usually get all the nutrition they need during daytime feedings.

Is it normal for a 3-month-old to eat every 2 hours?

First Weeks and Months

Over the first few weeks and months, the time between feedings will start to get longer. On average, most exclusively breastfed babies will feed about every 2 to 4 hours. Some babies may feed as often as every hour at times, often called cluster feeding.

When can a baby go 4 hours between feeds?

Baby is at Least 12 Weeks Old

Baby needs to be old enough to go 4 hours between feedings both for the length between feedings and also because going 4 hours between feedings means dropping the number feedings in a day.

When should I switch to a 4 hour feeding schedule?

When should I start the Babywise 4 hour feeding schedule? Babywise says that baby’s between 3-6 months old will be ready for the 4 hour schedule.