BottleBabyKitten feeding chart by age
How much formula a bottle baby needs at each age — mL per feeding, how many feedings a day, and the daily total — from newborn through weaning at eight weeks.
The quick rule
Feed roughly 8 mL of formula per ounce of body weight per day (about 180 mL per kg), split evenly across the day's feedings. A 200 g kitten (7 oz) needs about 56 mL a day — around 7 mL per bottle at eight feedings.
Formula amounts by age
| Age | Typical weight | Per feeding | How often | Feedings/day | Daily total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newborn (0–1 week) | 90–150 g | 2–6 mL | Every 2 hours | 10–12 | 25–45 mL |
| 1 week | 150–250 g | 5–10 mL | Every 2–3 hours | 8–10 | 45–70 mL |
| 2 weeks | 250–350 g | 10–14 mL | Every 3 hours | 6–8 | 70–100 mL |
| 3 weeks | 350–450 g | 14–18 mL | Every 4 hours | 5–6 | 100–130 mL |
| 4 weeks | 450–550 g | 18–22 mL | Every 4–5 hours | 4–5 | 130–160 mL |
| 5 weeks (weaning) | 550–650 g | 22–26 mL + gruel | Every 5–6 hours | 4 | 160–190 mL |
| 6–8 weeks | 650–1000 g | Wet kitten food | 3–4 meals a day | 3–4 | Free-fed wet + dry |
Amounts reflect commonly published neonatal kitten care benchmarks and are written for BottleBaby; no chart from another organization is reproduced. They assume a standard kitten milk replacer mixed to its package directions. Every kitten differs — this page is general information, not veterinary advice; ask your vet or rescue about your kittens.
Feeding basics that matter more than the number
- Never feed a cold kitten. Warm them slowly to normal body temperature first — a cold gut can't digest.
- Feed belly-down, never on their back. Keep the kitten flat on their tummy to avoid aspiration.
- Stimulate to potty before and after each feeding until about 3–4 weeks.
- Weigh daily. A kitten taking "enough" mL but not gaining 10–15 g a day needs a closer look.
Pair this with weight
Formula amounts are driven by body weight, so check the kitten age & weight chart for week-by-week gram ranges and daily gain targets.
Common questions
How much formula should a kitten drink per day?
The standard guideline is about 8 mL of formula per ounce of body weight per day (roughly 180 mL per kilogram). Divide that total by the number of feedings for the amount per bottle.
How often should I bottle feed a kitten?
Newborns under a week old eat every 2 hours around the clock. By 2 weeks it stretches to every 3 hours, by 3–4 weeks every 4–5 hours, and weaning kittens move to 4 meals a day.
How do I know if a kitten had enough?
A well-fed kitten has a rounded (not tight) belly, settles and sleeps after eating, and gains 10–15 grams a day. Daily weight is a more reliable check than mL alone.
Can I overfeed a bottle kitten?
Yes. Overfeeding causes diarrhoea and bloating, and forcing a full kitten risks aspiration. Stop when they stop suckling rather than pushing to hit a number.
Log every bottle instead of remembering
BottleBaby keeps one log per kitten: mL fed, formula type and how it went, with a running total for today.
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