A 4-month-old baby should typically eat about 5 to 8 times per day, with feedings spaced roughly every 3 to 4 hours. Breastfed babies usually nurse every 2 to 3 hours during the day and may have longer stretches at night, while formula-fed babies often eat every 3 hours and consume about 4 to 6 ounces per feeding

. At this age, babies consume approximately 24 to 36 ounces of breast milk or formula over 24 hours, divided into these multiple feedings

. Feeding on demand is still recommended, following the baby’s hunger and fullness cues rather than a strict schedule, although many babies begin to develop a more regular feeding routine around this time

. Night feedings are common at 4 months, with many babies waking 1 to 3 times overnight to eat, though some may start sleeping longer stretches

. Growth spurts around this age may temporarily increase feeding frequency and volume

. Solid foods are generally not recommended before about 6 months of age, so breast milk or formula remains the sole source of nutrition at 4 months

. Summary:

• Feed 5 to 8 times per day, about every 3 to 4 hours
• Breastfed babies: every 2 to 3 hours during the day, 2 to 6 hours at night
• Formula-fed babies: every 3 hours during the day, longer overnight stretches
• Amount per feeding: 3 to 6 ounces depending on feeding type
• Continue feeding on demand, watch hunger cues
• Night feedings are still common
• No solids recommended before 6 months