Question
My 4-month-old baby has been crying and not eating much lately. I’d like to know how much formula a 4-month-old should consume?
Answer
Generally, the formula feeding for a 4-month-old can be prepared according to the following ratio: for infants aged 1-2 months, mix 3 tablespoons of formula with 150 milliliters of warm water and feed 5-6 times a day; for infants aged 2-4 months, mix 4 tablespoons of formula with 200 milliliters of warm water and feed 5 times a day; for infants aged 4-6 months, mix 5 tablespoons of formula with 250 milliliters of warm water and feed 4-5 times a day; for infants aged 6-9 months, mix 5 tablespoons of formula with 250 milliliters of warm water and feed 3-4 times a day; for infants aged 9-12 months, mix 4 tablespoons of formula with 200 milliliters of warm water and feed 3-4 times a day; for infants aged 12-24 months, mix 4 tablespoons of formula with 200 milliliters of warm water and feed 2-3 times a day.