What stage of feeding is baby in at 0-3 months?

At 0-3 months, your infant is only consuming breastmilk or formula—they are not ready for thicker liquids or solids. Newborns often communicate hunger by showing signs of hunger.

It’s also important to note at this age, baby is not ready for any thicker liquids or solid foods. They also should not drink cow’s milk until they are 1 year old.

Feeding Milestones at 0-3 Months

• Latches onto nipple or bottle

• Tongue moves forward and back to suck

• Drinks 2 to 6 oz. of liquid per feeding, 6x per day

• Sucks and swallows well during feeding

Appropriate Foods at 0-3 Months

• Breast milk and/or formula

Feeding Tips at 0-3 Months

• A newborn’s digestive tract and control of muscles of the mouth are still developing, so they should not be eating any solid foods

• Babies often explore items by putting them in their mouth. Be aware of choking hazards.