Most babies nurse for 10-20 minutes per side. However, some efficient feeders may finish in 5-10 minutes, while others take longer. The key is to let baby finish the first breast before offering the second, ensuring they get the fat-rich hindmilk.

Alternating which breast you start with helps maintain equal milk production in both breasts. The app remembers which side you ended on last time and suggests starting with the other side. This prevents one breast from producing more milk than the other.

Newborns typically breastfeed 8-12 times per day (every 2-3 hours). Some babies may feed more frequently during growth spurts. The 'cluster feeding' pattern in evenings is also normal. By 2-3 months, feeding frequency often decreases to 7-9 times per day.

Wet diapers are the best indicator that your baby is getting enough milk. By day 5, expect 6+ wet diapers per day. Fewer wet diapers may indicate dehydration or inadequate milk intake. Our tracker helps you count and alerts you when you've reached the healthy target.

Foremilk is the thinner, more watery milk at the beginning of a feeding - it's high in lactose and satisfies thirst. Hindmilk comes later and is richer, creamier, and higher in fat - it satisfies hunger. Let baby finish one breast to ensure they get both types.

Yes! Your feeding sessions, diaper counts, and which-side-last information are saved in your browser's local storage. Data persists even after closing the browser. We don't store any data on servers - everything stays on your device for privacy.

Yes! Click the Export button in the history section to download a text file with all your feeding sessions. This is useful for sharing with your pediatrician or lactation consultant, or for your own records.

Growth spurts typically occur at 2-3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months. During these times, babies may want to nurse more frequently - sometimes every hour. This increased nursing stimulates more milk production to meet baby's growing needs. It usually lasts 2-3 days.

For newborns (first 2-4 weeks), yes - wake them if they sleep more than 3-4 hours during the day or 4-5 hours at night to ensure adequate feeding. Once baby is back to birth weight and gaining well, you can often let them sleep longer at night.

Signs of a good latch: baby's mouth is wide open, lips are flanged outward, you see/hear swallowing, and breastfeeding doesn't hurt (beyond initial sensitivity). If you feel pinching or baby's lips are tucked in, break the seal and try again.

A dirty diaper contains stool (poop). In the first few days, expect dark meconium. By day 4-5, stools should transition to yellow, seedy breastfed poop. Breastfed newborns may poop after every feeding. After 6 weeks, some breastfed babies may poop less frequently - even once per week can be normal.

Between 8 PM and 6 AM, the app displays a moon icon to acknowledge nighttime feedings. This is just a visual indicator - the functionality remains the same. Night feeds are important as prolactin (milk-making hormone) levels are highest at night.

The best way to increase milk supply is to nurse more frequently (supply follows demand). Also: ensure good latch, stay hydrated, eat enough calories, get rest when possible, and consider pumping after feeds. If concerned, consult a lactation consultant.

Some babies prefer one breast or get full from one side, especially as they get older and more efficient. This is usually fine. To maintain supply in both breasts, you can pump the unused side or start the next feed on that side. Watch for uneven milk production.

Consider contacting a lactation consultant if: breastfeeding is painful beyond the first week, baby isn't gaining weight, fewer than 6 wet diapers daily after day 5, baby seems unsatisfied after most feeds, you have concerns about milk supply, or you just want professional support.