Question: how much food should my baby eat at 5 months?
Answer: Once he or she gets the hang of eating, you can use the following food schedule for your 5-month old as a general guideline: 24 to 36 ounces of formula or milk (or 5 to 8 nursing sessions a day) 1 to 4 tablespoons of cereal once or twice a day. 1 to 4 tablespoons of a fruit and vegetable once or twice a day.