Week 14 old
What to expect at 14 weeks: feeding amounts, sleep totals, and developmental ranges as your baby settles into month 4 and heads toward the 4-month checkup.
In short
At 14 weeks, many babies are taking longer, more efficient feeds, stretching their longest sleep at night, and getting noticeably more social with smiles, coos, and steady head control. Development is best understood as a range building toward the 4-month checkup, not a fixed weekly schedule.
🍼 Feeding
Most breastfed babies this age feed roughly every 3 to 4 hours, about 6 to 8 times in 24 hours. Formula-fed babies typically take around 4 to 6 oz per bottle, roughly 4 to 6 times a day, often landing near 24 to 32 oz total. Feeds are usually faster and more efficient now. Solids are not recommended yet — most babies aren't developmentally ready until closer to 6 months; ask your pediatrician before starting.
😴 Sleep
Around 14 weeks, total sleep is typically about 14 to 16 hours per day: roughly 9 to 11 hours at night (often with one or more wakeups) plus 3 to 4 daytime naps. Wake windows are commonly around 1.5 to 2 hours between sleeps. Many babies are stretching their longest nighttime block, though night waking is still completely normal at this age.
What's happening this week
- •Around this age, many babies hold their head fairly steady when upright and may push up on their forearms during tummy time, building toward the strength expected by the 4-month checkup.
- •Social smiling is usually well established now, and a lot of babies are starting to laugh, squeal, and coo back when you talk to them.
- •Many babies this age bring their hands together at the middle of their body, swipe at dangling toys, and study their own hands with great interest.
- •Vision is sharpening, so high-contrast patterns and faces a foot or two away tend to be especially captivating around now.
- •Some babies begin showing the early roots of a more predictable day rhythm, though it varies widely and is not something to force.
Milestones to keep in mind
- ✓By the 4-month checkup, many babies hold their head steady without support and push up on forearms during tummy time — ranges vary, so don't worry if your baby is still working on it.
- ✓Around this age, watch for social smiling, cooing or laughing, and turning toward voices and sounds; these are checkpoints your pediatrician reviews near 4 months.
- ✓Many babies are beginning to reach for and grab toys and bring hands to mouth, but the timing spans several weeks.
- ✓Some babies start to roll from tummy to back around now — it can happen anytime in a wide window, so a baby not yet rolling is still squarely on track.
Growth
💡 Tip for this week
This is a great age for short, frequent tummy-time sessions on the floor while your baby is awake and supervised — a few minutes several times a day helps build the head and shoulder strength used for rolling and sitting later. Always move your baby to a firm, flat sleep surface for sleep.
⚠️ When to call your pediatrician
Call your pediatrician if your baby has fewer than 5 to 6 wet diapers a day, isn't gaining weight or seems to be losing weight, has a rectal temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, won't feed or is much harder to wake than usual, or shows no social smiling, doesn't follow objects with the eyes, can't hold the head up at all, or is extremely floppy or stiff. Trust your instincts — if something feels wrong, reach out.
Frequently asked
How much should my baby eat at 14 weeks?
Most formula-fed babies take about 4 to 6 oz per bottle, 4 to 6 times a day (often 24 to 32 oz total), while breastfed babies usually nurse every 3 to 4 hours. Babies vary, so follow your baby's hunger and fullness cues rather than a strict number, and check with your pediatrician if feeding seems off.
Is it normal for my 14-week-old to still wake at night?
Yes. Night waking is completely normal at this age. Many babies are starting to stretch their longest sleep block, but plenty still wake one or more times to feed. Keeping a consistent, calm bedtime routine and always placing baby on the back on a firm, flat surface supports healthier sleep over time.
Can I start solid foods at 14 weeks?
It's generally too early. Most babies aren't developmentally ready for solids until around 6 months, when they can sit with support, hold their head steady, and show interest in food. Breast milk or formula provides everything your baby needs right now — talk to your pediatrician before introducing any solids.
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General guidance, not medical advice. Every baby develops at their own pace — talk to your pediatrician with any concerns.