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How many Oz should a 10 month old drink?

Understanding Fluid Needs for a 10-Month-Old
When it comes to the hydration needs of a 10-month-old baby, parents often find themselves navigating a landscape filled with varying recommendations. At this age, babies are typically transitioning from a diet primarily consisting of breast milk or formula to one that includes solid foods. This shift influences their fluid intake requirements.
Daily Fluid Intake Recommendations
For a 10-month-old, the general guideline suggests that they should consume about 24 to 32 ounces of breast milk or formula each day. This amount can be divided into several feedings, usually around 3 to 4 bottles of 6 to 8 ounces each. As babies grow and their appetites change, they may drink less frequently but in larger quantities per feeding.
Factors Influencing Fluid Needs
It’s important to note that individual needs can vary significantly. Factors such as the baby’s weight, activity level, and the introduction of solid foods can all play a role in determining how much they should drink. For instance, if a baby is consuming a lot of solid foods, they might require slightly less milk or formula, as solids can contribute to their overall hydration.
Signs of Adequate Hydration
Parents should also be attentive to signs of adequate hydration. A well-hydrated baby will have a good number of wet diapers throughout the day—typically around 4 to 6. Additionally, they should appear content and active, without signs of dehydration such as dry mouth or lethargy.
Introducing Water
As babies approach their first birthday, it’s also appropriate to start introducing small amounts of water, especially as they begin to eat more solid foods. However, breast milk or formula should still remain the primary source of nutrition and hydration until they are at least one year old.
In summary, a 10-month-old should ideally drink between 24 to 32 ounces of breast milk or formula daily, with adjustments made based on their individual needs and dietary changes. Keeping an eye on hydration indicators will help ensure that your little one remains healthy and happy during this exciting stage of growth.

How many Oz should a 10-month-old drink at a time?

8th – 9th Month: 6–7 ounces every 3–4 hours during the day (4–6 feedings per day) No night-time feeds. Start to wean baby from bottle. Offer formula in a cup 1–2 times per day. 10th –12th Month: 6–7 ounces every 4–6 hours (3–4 feedings per day) No night-time feeds.

How much milk should a 10 month old drink with solids?

Now that your baby is eating solid foods, planning meals can be more challenging. At this age, your baby needs between 750 and 900 calories each day, of which about 400 to 500 should come from breast milk or formula (if you are not breastfeeding)—roughly 24 ounces (720 mL) a day.

How many Oz should a 10 month old drink at a time?

8th – 9th Month: 6–7 ounces every 3–4 hours during the day (4–6 feedings per day) No night-time feeds. Start to wean baby from bottle. Offer formula in a cup 1–2 times per day. 10th –12th Month: 6–7 ounces every 4–6 hours (3–4 feedings per day) No night-time feeds.

What is a portion size for a 10-month-old?

Foods for a 10-Month-Old Baby
Around this age, it’s recommended to start advancing textures to lumpier or chopped foods, and or soft finger foods. Remember babies will often not eat a lot of the very first food, so start with small portions 1 tbsp or 1 small finger food.

How much quantity should a 10 month old eat?

From 9–11 months old, your baby can take half a cup of food three to four times a day, plus a healthy snack. Now you can start to chop up soft food into small pieces instead of mashing it. Your baby may even start to eat food with their fingers. Continue to breastfeed whenever your baby is hungry.

How many bottles should a 10 month old have?

Feeding your baby: from 10 to 12 months
Around this age, your baby may have about 3 milk feeds a day (for instance, after breakfast, after lunch and before bed). Breastfed babies will adapt their milk consumption as their food intake changes. As a guide, babies fed infant formula will drink about 400ml daily.

How many Oz does a 10 month old eat?

8th – 9th Month: 6–7 ounces every 3–4 hours during the day (4–6 feedings per day) No night-time feeds. Start to wean baby from bottle. Offer formula in a cup 1–2 times per day. 10th –12th Month: 6–7 ounces every 4–6 hours (3–4 feedings per day) No night-time feeds.

When to wean baby off bottle?

In general, children can try a cup at 6 months and be weaned off the bottle around 12 to 18 months. Children are ready to be weaned when they: Can sit up by themselves. Can eat from a spoon.

Why is my 10 month old drinking so much water?

It’s normal for babies and children, especially toddlers, to drink a lot and pass lots of urine (wee). This is called habitual drinking. But excessive thirst and increased urination in babies, children and teenagers can be a sign of diabetes mellitus or diabetes insipidus, which can be caused by a brain tumour.

Natasha Lunn

Tash is an IBCLC and Business Coach helping fellow IBCLCs create fun, profitable businesses that are more than just an expensive hobby. Before becoming an IBCLC and starting her private practice - The Boobala, Tash graduated as an Osteopath in 2008 and has been in Private Practice in South West Sydney. She was also a volunteer Breastfeeding Counsellor and Community Educator with the Australian Breastfeeding Association for 6 years. Through her business, Your Lactation Biz, Tash coaches and creates products to help new and seasoned IBCLCs build businesses that suit their personality and lifestyle.

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