Breastfeeding Session Tracker
Log feeds, sides and times with charts. Free, private and instant.
How to use the Breastfeeding Tracker
- Choose this log covers: A full 24 hours, 12 hours or 6 hours.
- Add one row per entry for feeding sessions: Start, Side or Length.
- Press Calculate to get an instant result with a colour scale, chart and plain-English explanation.
About the Breastfeeding Tracker
Log each breastfeeding session with its start time, side and length to see how many feeds your baby has in 24 hours, how long you feed, the average gap between feeds and which side you use most, with a timeline of the day.
Also known as: breastfeeding log, nursing tracker, feeding timer, breastfeeding app.
Formula and cut-offs
Feeds per 24 h = sessions logged x 24 / hours covered by the log. Newborns usually feed 8-12 times in 24 hours; older babies feed less often.
Frequently asked questions
How often should a newborn breastfeed?
About 8 to 12 times in 24 hours, usually every 2 to 3 hours.
How long should a breastfeeding session last?
It varies from 5 to 40 minutes. Let your baby finish the first breast before offering the second.
How do I know my baby is getting enough?
Six or more wet nappies a day after day 5, regular dirty nappies, steady weight gain and a content baby.
Sources and references
- CDC - About breastfeeding
- American Academy of Pediatrics - HealthyChildren.org
- NHS - Pregnancy guide
Written and checked by the MediHub editorial team against the sources above. Read how we build and review our calculators.
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