8 Month Baby Feeding Schedule
A simple daily routine as babies eat more solids.
By eight months, many babies enjoy two to three solid meals each day alongside breastmilk or formula.
Parents often wonder how to structure meals and snacks during this transition. A simple rhythm helps babies explore new foods while still receiving the nutrition they need from milk.
Example 8 Month Baby Feeding Schedule
- 7:00 - Milk feed
- 8:30 - Breakfast
- 11:30 - Lunch
- 14:30 - Milk feed
- 15:30 - Snack
- 18:00 - Dinner
- 19:00 - Milk feed before bed
At eight months, babies can typically handle more texture and variety. Include protein, vegetables, and healthy fats at each meal.
See the full baby feeding schedule for 6–12 months, or compare with the 7 month and 9 month schedules.
Simple Meal Ideas for an 8 Month Old
- • Oatmeal with fruit and nut butter (if introduced)
- • Scrambled egg with avocado toast fingers
- • Shredded chicken with steamed vegetables
- • Soft pasta with vegetables
- • Yogurt with fruit and soft cereal
Continue offering iron-rich foods daily. See our iron rich foods for babies guide and baby led weaning food list.
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This guide is informed by current guidelines from leading health organizations:
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a 6 month old eat in a day?
At around 6 months babies usually drink breast milk or formula while gradually trying small amounts of solid foods once or twice per day.
How many meals should a 6 month old have?
Many babies start with one or two small meals daily while continuing regular milk feeds.
How much solid food should babies eat?
When starting solids babies may eat only a few spoonfuls. Intake increases gradually as they learn to chew and swallow.
Do babies still need milk after starting solids?
Breast milk or formula remains the main source of nutrition during the first year even after solids are introduced.
What is a typical baby feeding schedule?
A baby feeding schedule often includes several milk feeds and one or more small meals depending on age.
When do babies start eating three meals a day?
Many babies progress to three meals per day sometime between 9 and 12 months as their appetite and skills develop.
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