Tap Left or Right when your baby latches, tap the other side to switch, and save the feed when you are done. The timer remembers which side to start on next time and keeps a history of feed lengths, intervals and night-time totals, all on your own device.
Last updated:
No feeds logged yet. Tap the side you are starting on.
This feed0:00not started
Since last feed started–
Feeds in last 24 h0
Avg. interval (24 h)–
Nursing time (24 h)–
Left / right (24 h)–
Avg. feed length–
Add a feed you forgot to time
Night totals
Night
Feeds
Nursing time
Left / right
Longest stretch
Night totals appear once you log a feed inside the night window.
Feed history
Started
Length
Left
Right
Order
Interval
Delete
No feeds saved yet. Tap Left or Right to start timing, switch sides any time, then tap Save feed.
Interval is measured from the start of one feed to the start of the next, the way most pediatricians count it. Everything is saved only in this browser.
This timer is a record-keeping aid, not medical advice. Babies feed on cue and patterns vary a lot. Contact your pediatrician or a lactation consultant if you are worried about feeding, weight gain or wet diapers.
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How to use the Breastfeeding Timer
Tap Left or Right when your baby starts nursing. The side's timer and the feed total start counting.
Tap the other side to switch. Each side keeps its own time; tap the active side or Pause if baby takes a break.
Tap Save feed when the feed is over. It is added to the history with its length, side order and interval.
Check the reminder at the top before the next feed: the side marked Start here is the one to offer first.
Review totals for the last 24 hours and each night, then copy a summary or download a CSV if your pediatrician asks.
What the numbers in your log mean
Each saved feed records three things: how long baby nursed on the left, how long on the right, and when it started. From those the timer works out the rest:
Figure
How it is calculated
Example
Feed length
Left time + right time (pauses are not counted)
12 min left + 9 min right = 21 min
Interval
Start of this feed − start of the previous feed
3:40 am − 1:10 am = 2 h 30 min
Feeds in 24 h
Feeds that started in the last 24 hours
9 feeds
Night total
Feeds that started inside the night window
7 pm–7 am: 4 feeds, 1 h 22 min
Longest stretch
Biggest start-to-start gap between two feeds in that night
3 h 45 min
Typical newborn feeding patterns
These ranges are commonly cited by pediatric and lactation organizations as general orientation. Every baby is different; your pediatrician's advice comes first.
Age
Feeds per 24 h (typical)
Notes
First days
8–12 or more
Small, frequent feeds; waking a sleepy newborn may be advised
Weeks 1–4
8–12
Often every 2–3 hours, with evening cluster feeding
1–3 months
7–9
Feeds get shorter and more efficient; some longer night stretches
3–6 months
6–8
Growth spurts can bring short phases of more frequent feeding
Tips for using the timer
Leave the page open on a phone by the nursing chair; the big buttons are easy to hit with one hand.
If baby comes off to burp, tap the active side (or Pause) so the break is not counted, then tap a side to resume.
Forgot to start the timer? Use Add a feed you forgot to time with your best estimate.
Set the night window to your baby's real bedtime so the night totals show the stretches you care about.
Bring the copied summary to checkups if your pediatrician asks how often baby is feeding.
Frequently asked questions
How does the timer decide which side to start on next?
If both sides were used in the last feed, it suggests the side you finished on, because baby usually spends less time there and it may be fuller. If only one side was used, it suggests the other side. Your own provider or lactation consultant may suggest a different routine.
How is the time between feeds measured?
From the start of one feed to the start of the next. So if a feed starts at 1:00 and the next starts at 3:30, the interval is 2 hours 30 minutes, even if the first feed lasted 25 minutes. This is how most pediatricians and lactation consultants count feeding frequency.
How often do newborns usually breastfeed?
Many newborns nurse about 8 to 12 times in 24 hours, roughly every 2 to 3 hours, and feeds often cluster closer together in the evening. Feeding on cue is generally recommended, so the timer is a log of what happened, not a schedule to follow.
How long should each feed last?
There is no fixed number. Early feeds commonly take anywhere from about 10 to 45 minutes and get shorter as baby becomes more efficient. Wet and dirty diapers, steady weight gain and a content baby after feeds are better signs than minutes on the clock.
What are the night totals?
The tool groups feeds that started inside your night window, 7 pm to 7 am by default, and shows how many feeds there were, total nursing time, the left/right split and the longest stretch between two feed starts. Change the window to match your baby's bedtime.
Will I lose my data if I close the page?
No. Saved feeds and a feed still in progress are kept in your browser's local storage and are there when you reopen the page on the same device and browser. Nothing is uploaded. Private browsing or clearing site data will remove them, so download a CSV if you want a backup.
Can two people use it on different phones?
Each browser keeps its own log, so two phones will not sync. Pick one device for the log, or copy the summary and share it.
Are all the tools on FreeToolCabin tested for quality and accuracy?
Yes! Every tool on our site undergoes automated Q/A testing in real browser environments to ensure high precision, correct output, and zero errors. If you happen to spot a bug or have a suggestion, please contact us at [email protected] and our team will review it right away.