9 Month Old Feeding Schedule
9 Month Old Feeding Schedule Tips And Strategies
Whenever you are developing a schedule for your 9 month old baby, there are several things you need to take into consideration which include: your own schedule, how often your baby prefers to eat, napping times and when she is put to bed for the evening. Many parents will break up the feeding schedule so that it is done every four hours between 8AM – 8 PM. This allots plenty of time for napping, snacks and other activities in between feedings. Some parents have to plan things around their own work schedules and this is perfectly acceptable as well, as long as the baby is getting the required amount of formula or breast milk each day.
Feeding Schedule For 9 Month Old
Remember, when you introduce solids to your baby, these foods are not a necessary thing to help your baby thrive in the first year of his life. A parent typically introduces solids to a baby to help teach him how to eat like an adult, but in reality it is not necessary. This is because your baby will get all of the nutrition he needs from breast-feeding or formula for the first 12 months of his life. So whenever you are planning your schedule, it should be with the understanding that breast milk and formula should take precedence over any solids. A typical feeding schedule for a nine-month-old may look very similar to the one below:
8 AM – bottlefeeding/breast milk
10 AM – solids (cereal,fruits,vegetables, meats)
12 PM bottlefeeding/breast milk
2 PM – solids
4 PM – bottlefeeding/breast milk w/ solids
8 PM – bottlefeeding/breast milk
Some parents like to use a schedule similar to the one above and feed the baby every four hours, with a snack or two in between, followed by having a feeding that includes solids around dinnertime. Other parents like to only feed their child every four hours, and will offer solids right after the baby has finished his bottle or nursing.
Essentially, the schedule that you set up has to work for you. As long as your baby is getting the proper amount of formula or breast milk each day, this is what is most important. If you feel that you are offering your baby a variety of solid foods in ample amounts and you wish to reduce the amount of formula or breast milk that you intend on giving him, you will want to speak with your doctor first. Never adjust the amount of breast milk or formula you are giving your baby, until your doctor has approved of your feeding schedule first.
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