Why Follow a Feeding Schedule?
A consistent feeding schedule creates predictability, which is comforting in a regressed headspace. It also helps caregivers plan care around the little's needs.
Level 1 — Light / Occasional
Little space is occasional. Feeding rituals are a treat, not a routine.
- Morning cup of coffee or tea in a sippy cup (optional)
- Normal adult meals
- Evening bottle or sippy during little time
- Snacks as desired
Level 2 — Part-Time
Little mode is regular — evenings and/or weekends.
During Little Time:
- 🍼 Morning bottle upon waking in little space
- 🍎 Morning snack with sippy cup (10:30am)
- 🥣 Lunch — soft foods or baby-friendly meal
- 🍎 Afternoon snack (3pm)
- 🍽️ Dinner — with bib and sippy cup
- 🍼 Evening/bedtime bottle
During Adult Time:
- Normal adult eating
Level 3 — Deep Immersion
Little mode most of the day when home.
- 🌅 7:30am — Morning bottle (in crib or little bed)
- 🥣 8:30am — Breakfast, sippy cup, bib
- 🍎 10:30am — Snack from caregiver
- 🍽️ 12:30pm — Lunch, caregiver-assisted
- 🍼 2:00pm — Post-nap bottle
- 🍎 3:30pm — Afternoon snack
- 🍽️ 6:00pm — Dinner, bib, sippy
- 🍼 8:30pm — Bedtime bottle
- 🌙 Bedtime
Level 4 — Full Authentic Baby / 24/7
Caregiver manages all feeding. Baby does not prepare their own food.
- 🌅 7:30am — Bottle feeding in crib by caregiver (8 oz)
- 🥣 9:00am — Baby food breakfast / purees, spoon-fed
- 🍎 11:00am — Snack with caregiver (puffs, fruit)
- 🍽️ 12:00pm — Lunch, caregiver prepared and served
- 🍼 2:00pm — Post-nap afternoon bottle (8 oz)
- 🍎 4:00pm — Snack
- 🍽️ 6:00pm — Dinner, spoon-assisted, bib on
- 🍼 7:30pm — Evening bottle before bath
- 🍼 8:30pm — Bedtime bottle in crib
Hydration Notes
Staying hydrated is important regardless of level:
- Aim for 6–8 cups of liquid per day
- Water, milk, and diluted juice all count
- Keep a sippy cup or water bottle nearby throughout the day