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Age at First Feeding Other Than Breast Milk or Formula

Published: August 9, 2026Updated: August 16, 2026

This newborn record documents the infant's age when a feeding other than breast milk or formula began, helping clinicians review early nutrition and feeding history.

Quick summary

["This is a feeding-history item, not a laboratory test, and it records when the infant first received something besides breast milk or formula."]

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Key facts at a glance

LOINC
92661-8
Short code
Age 1st fed other than brst milk or form
Synonyms
Age 1st fed other than brst milk or form
Category
liver
Sample
serum
Container
Red-top tube (SST)
Units
N/A
Fasting
false
Population
adult
Sex
all
Age range
18–65 years
CPT
86430
Specimen volume
5 mL
Stability
Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
Hemolysis max
500
Lipemia max
1000
Icterus max
500
TAT
4–24 hours
Order
routine

What is this test?

This item records the infant's age when a feeding other than breast milk or formula was first given. It is generally part of the newborn medical or feeding history rather than a blood, urine, or other specimen test.

Why might I need this test?

Clinicians may review this information to understand the infant's early nutrition, assess feeding readiness, and identify possible concerns with growth, hydration, or tolerance of new foods.

How is the test performed?

No laboratory sample is required. The information is usually obtained from a parent, caregiver, hospital record, or pediatric visit and entered as the infant's age at the first reported other feeding.

How do I prepare for the test?

No special preparation is needed. It may help to remember the approximate date of the infant's first feeding besides breast milk or formula and the type of feeding or food given.

Clinical interpretation

How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.

This value is mainly a record of early feeding history and is not a diagnosis by itself. Starting earlier or later than expected may reflect feeding practices, developmental readiness, illness, or nutrition and growth concerns. The clinician should interpret it together with the infant's symptoms, weight change, feeding tolerance, and other health information.

Short name

First other feeding age

Frequently asked questions

Does this test require a blood sample?
No. It is a feeding-history item that is usually completed using information from a caregiver or the infant's medical record.
What counts as a feeding other than breast milk or formula?
This may include expressed breast milk, cow's milk, cereal, purees, or other foods or drinks introduced during the infant's early feeding period, depending on how the record was completed.
What if I do not remember the exact age?
An approximate age or date is often sufficient. Share any available feeding details with the clinician, who can document the uncertainty and interpret the history in context.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy