| Weight (grams) | Days to reach goal feeds | Feeding Interval |
| < 800 g | 14 days | continuous drip |
| 800 - 1000 | 10-14 days | continuous or q 2 hour |
| 1000 - 1250 | 7 - 10 days | q 2 - 3 hours |
| 1250 - 1500 | 7 days | q 2 -3 hours |
| 1500 - 2000 | 5 - 7 days | q 3 hours |
| > 2000 | 3 - 5 days | q 3 - 4 hours or ad lib |