Parenting & Childcare What is the 5-8 5 rule for babies? March 11, 2026 by pups | Leave a Comment The 5-8-5 rule for babies is a feeding guideline suggesting that newborns should be fed every 5 hours, then gradually increase the interval to 8 hours as they grow, and finally settle into an 8-hour feeding schedule by the time they reach 5 months old. This rule helps establish a predictable feeding routine for both […] Read more »