New parents are always confused about what their baby feeding schedule should be. That makes sense, as you want to be able to take care of them properly. You want them to grow to be healthy, and the proper diet and nutrition is necessary for that. Of course, by getting your newborn on the right schedule, you will have a much easier time raising them. Not only will they sleep better throughout the night, they will have a much milder attitude. People will be amazed at how well behaved they are.
Obviously, for the first four months, the only thing that your baby will need will be breast milk or a milk based formula. You just need to feed them two to three times a day, and this should be in the morning and evening. By doing it at these times, you will be teaching their body when to get hungry. It will help them to get on a normal eating schedule of breakfast in the morning and dinner at night. This will also help them to fall asleep at night, allowing you to get the much needed rest you deserve.
After four months, the baby feeding schedule will shift a little bit. You can now start giving them solid food, as you will notice that they are now able to hold up their head and put their mouth around a spoon. There are plenty of baby formulas available for this stage, whether you want to go organic or not. Gerber and Enfamil are some of the more popular formula manufacturers, but there are plenty other options. There are constantly coupons for cheap deals on formula, so you should never have to spend more than for a couple months worth of food.
While you are feeding your baby formula, keep in mind that you should still be trying to keep them on the morning and evening schedule. This means that they do not need to be fed more than twice a day. You simply need to do this for the next 12-14 months, when your baby will start to have his second molars coming in. If it seems difficult to remember the time frames, consider getting a printable baby feeding schedule that you can carry with you.
