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Breastfeeding timer
Tap the side you're on. Tap the other side to switch. It keeps time with the screen locked, remembers your last side and works one-handed in the dark.
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How long should a breastfeeding session last?
There's no right number of minutes. Newborns breastfeed 8 to 12 times a day, and the CDC notes that some sessions are long and others short. Watch your baby, not the clock: steady swallowing, relaxed hands at the end of a feed and enough wet diapers are the signs that feeds are working.
Breastfeeding frequency by age
Typical patterns for healthy, full-term babies. Long and short feeds are both normal.
| Age | Feeds in 24 hours | Typical gap (start to start) |
|---|---|---|
| First week | 8 to 12 | 1 to 3 hours |
| 1 to 4 weeks | 8 to 12 | 1 to 3 hours |
| 1 to 3 months | 7 to 10 | 2 to 3½ hours |
| 3 to 6 months | 6 to 9 | 2½ to 4 hours |
| 6 to 12 months | 4 to 6, plus solids | 3 to 5 hours |
Minutes at the breast vary a lot from baby to baby and don't measure how much milk your baby got.
How the timer works
Each time you tap a side, we save a timestamp. Time on a side = now − when you tapped it, added up across every stretch on that side. Because it's calculated from the clock (not by counting ticks), it stays right even when your phone sleeps or the tab is in the background.
Next side is the side the last feed did not start on, so your starting side alternates. Your feeds are stored in this browser's local storage only, up to the last 30.
When to call your pediatrician
- Feeds are often very long (well over an hour) and your baby still seems hungry, or very short and baby falls asleep right away.
- Nipple pain that lasts through the whole feed, cracked or bleeding nipples, or a hot, red, painful area on the breast with fever (call your own doctor or midwife too).
- Fewer wet diapers than expected for your baby's age (after day 5, fewer than 6 in 24 hours), or dark yellow urine.
- A temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher in a baby under 3 months. Call right away, day or night.
- Very sleepy, floppy or hard to wake for feeds, or less alert than usual.
- Refusing feeds, or several feeds in a row that are much smaller than usual.
- Signs of dehydration: dry mouth, no tears, a sunken soft spot on the head, or no poop along with very few wet diapers.
- Yellow skin or eyes that's spreading or getting deeper, especially in the first week.
- Forceful or green vomiting, or blood in the poop.
Call 911 (or your local emergency number) if your baby has trouble breathing, turns blue or gray around the lips, or won't wake up.
If something feels off, trust your gut and call. That's what they're there for.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a newborn breastfeed on each side?
There's no set number of minutes. The CDC notes that some feeding sessions are long and others short, and babies get faster as they grow. Let your baby finish the first side, until they slow down or let go, before offering the second.
Which side should I start on next time?
A common approach is to alternate the side you start on. If your baby fed from both sides, start the next feed on the side they finished on. If they fed from one, start on the other. This timer's "Next side" follows that rule, but the side that feels fuller is a fine choice too.
Does the timer keep running if I lock my phone?
Yes. The timer stores the moment you tapped start and works out the time from that, so it stays correct when the screen locks or you switch apps. When you come back, it shows the right time. Everything is saved in your browser on this device.
How often should a newborn breastfeed?
Most newborns breastfeed 8 to 12 times in 24 hours, as often as every 1 to 3 hours, according to the CDC and AAP. Feeds tend to space out over the first weeks and months. Feeding when your baby shows hunger cues helps build your milk supply.
Is my history private?
Yes. This free timer saves your feeds only in this browser's local storage. Nothing is sent to us. If you clear your browser data or switch phones, the history is gone. Feedoo Baby, our app, saves your log to your account so your partner can see it too.
Sources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): How Much and How Often to Breastfeed(opens in a new tab)
- American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org): How to Tell if Your Breastfed Baby is Getting Enough Milk(opens in a new tab)
- American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org): How Often and How Much Should Your Baby Eat?(opens in a new tab)
- NHS Start for Life: Breastfeeding: milk supply (wet and dirty nappies)(opens in a new tab)
Last reviewed: November 2026
Feedoo Baby shares general information, not medical advice. Every baby is different. If you're worried about feeding, weight gain, diapers or your baby's health, call your pediatrician, midwife or health visitor.
One log for both of you
Feedoo Baby logs a breastfeed with side and minutes in two taps, then shares it with everyone caring for your baby. Your partner can see which side is next without waking you to ask.
- Log breastfeeds with side and minutes, plus bottles and diapers
- A breastfeed intake estimate counts toward the daily total
- Invite a partner, grandparent or nanny with a link
- Night-friendly dark themes for 3am feeds
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