Newborn Feeding Interval Tracker

Track feed times and the gaps between them. Free, private and instant.

How to use the Feeding Interval Tracker

  1. Choose this log covers: A full 24 hours, 12 hours or 6 hours.
  2. Choose baby’s age: Under 2 weeks, 2 weeks to 2 months or 2 to 4 months.
  3. Add one row per entry for feeds: Start, Type or Amount.
  4. Press Calculate to get an instant result with a colour scale, chart and plain-English explanation.

About the Feeding Interval Tracker

Newborns feed often. Log the time, type and amount of each feed to see the average and longest gap between feeds, how many feeds your baby has in 24 hours, and how that compares with what is typical for their age.

Also known as: newborn feeding schedule, feeding interval tracker, baby feeding log, how often to feed a newborn.

Formula and cut-offs

Interval = time between the start of one feed and the start of the next. Typical newborn pattern: 8-12 feeds in 24 hours, every 2-3 hours. Wake a newborn to feed if more than 3-4 hours pass in the first 2 weeks.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I feed a newborn?

Every 2 to 3 hours, around 8 to 12 times in 24 hours.

Should I wake my newborn to feed?

In the first couple of weeks, yes, if more than 3 to 4 hours pass, until your doctor says birth weight is regained.

What is cluster feeding?

Several close feeds in a few hours, common in the evening and during growth spurts. It is normal.

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