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Instructions: Fill up the form below and click on the “Calculate” button to see and read the results.
The formula feeding calculator determines the recommended formula amount by taking into account the age and weight of the baby. It uses the guidance in the below table and considers the 67 calories per 100 mL of standard infant formula.
Please note that these recommendations could be affected if the infant has been diversified and also eats solids.
| Age | Formula |
| Preterm | 180ml per kilogram per day. |
| 5 days to 3 months | 150ml per kilogram per day. |
| 3 to 6 months | 120ml per kilogram per day. |
| 6 to 9 months | 100ml per kilogram per day. |
| 9 to 12 months | 60-90ml per kilogram per day. |
Source: National Health & Medical Research Infant Feeding Guidelines. 2013, page 79.
Whilst the 24h quantity of formula depends largely on the baby’s weight, there are also guidelines on the amount to be given with each feed, and these vary with baby’s age (according to digestive capacity):
| Age | Formula |
| up to 2 weeks | around 70 ml |
| up to 1 month | 75 – 105 ml |
| between 1 and 3 months | 110 – 150 ml |
| between 3 and 4 months | 150 – 220 ml |
| between 4 and 6 months | 200 -210 ml |
| after 6 months | 150-200 ml |
References
Unicef UK. (2007) Health Profesional’s guide.
Stuebe A. (2009) The Risks of Not Breastfeeding for Mothers and Infants Rev Obstet Gynecol; 2(4): 222–231