A free breastfeeding timer for the left and right side
In the first weeks it is hard to remember which side your baby fed on last, let alone how long ago. This breastfeeding timer does it with two big buttons: tap Left or Right when your baby latches on, tap the other side when you switch, and tap End feed when they finish. It times each side, adds up the feed, and remembers the side you finished on, so next time it tells you which breast to start with.
It also keeps a breastfeeding log with the number of feeds, minutes on each side and the average time between feeds over the last 24 hours — handy when your midwife or health visitor asks. There is nothing to install and no account: it works in your phone’s browser, and the log is saved only on that device. Download it as a CSV to print or share. It is information only, not medical advice.
How to use the Breastfeeding Timer
- When your baby starts feeding, tap Left or Right.
- To switch sides, tap the other side; to pause for a burp or nappy change, tap Pause or the side that is running.
- When the feed is over, tap End feed. It is saved to the log.
- Next time, look for start here on the side you did not finish on.
- Use Undo last feed for a mistake, and Download log for a CSV copy.
Breastfeeding Timer features
Left and right timers
Separate times for each side, a running total, and a switch with one tap.
Next-side reminder
Shows the side your last feed ended on and suggests starting on the other one.
Pause that does not count
Burps and nappy changes are left out of the feeding time.
24-hour summary
Feeds in the last 24 hours, minutes per side and the average time between feeds.
Private
Saved in this browser only; survives a reload or a locked screen.
How often and how long do newborns feed?
As a very rough guide, the NHS says babies feed at least 8 to 12 times, or more, every 24 hours in the first few weeks, and often every 1 to 3 hours at first. There is no right length for a feed: let your baby feed as often and for as long as they want, and expect feeds to become fewer but longer after the first days. The timer is a memory aid — follow your baby’s hunger cues, not the clock.
The NHS also suggests offering both breasts at each feed and alternating which one you start with, which is what the next-side reminder does. Some babies are happy with one side per feed; that is fine too.
Signs feeding is going well
- You can hear and see your baby swallowing, with long, rhythmic sucks and pauses.
- From day 5, at least 6 heavy wet nappies every 24 hours; from day 4, at least 2 soft yellow poos a day for the first few weeks (NHS).
- Your baby gains weight steadily after the first 3 to 4 days and seems content after most feeds.
- If you are worried about any of this, ask your midwife, health visitor or a breastfeeding specialist early.
Related tools
To log bottles, nappies, sleep and pumping as well, use the baby tracker — it can import the feeds saved here. Expressing? The breast milk calculator covers how much to store and for how long. For bottle feeds, the baby feeding chart gives typical amounts by age, and the baby sleep schedule helps with naps.
Breastfeeding Timer FAQ
How do I track breastfeeding left and right?
Tap the side your baby is feeding on to start its timer and tap the other side when you switch. When you end the feed, the timer saves both times and the side you finished on.
Which breast should I start with next time?
Usually the one you finished on last time was emptied less, so start on the other side. The timer shows “start here” on that side.
Is this breastfeeding tracker app free?
Yes. It runs in your browser with no sign-up or download. Add the page to your home screen to open it like an app.
Can I print my breastfeeding log?
Download the log as a CSV and open it in a spreadsheet to print it or share it with your midwife.
How long should each feed take?
There is no set time. Some feeds are short, some long; let your baby come off the breast on their own. Ask your midwife if feeds are very long, painful, or your baby never seems satisfied.
Where is my data stored?
Only in this browser on this device. Nothing is uploaded, and clearing site data deletes the log.