Printable breastfeeding log with left and right sides
One page per day for nursing: when each feed started, how long on the left and on the right, and a note if something stands out.
| Start | Left (min) | Right (min) | Bottle top-up (mL) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total |
Full page in the PDF
Circle the minutes of the side you finished on. After a feed on both sides, start the next feed on that side. After a feed on one side, start the next feed on the other side.
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How to use it
Write each feed’s start time and the minutes on each side, and circle the minutes of the side you finished on. Add any bottle top-up amount in its own column.
Keep it where you feed
Leave the sheet and a pen next to the chair or bed so the last start time and sides used are easy to find at night.
Rather have it timed for you?
Ella times each side with one tap, shows the Next side for the following feed and shares every feed with your partner as it happens.
Sharing it between shifts
When you take turns, the next caregiver can read the last start time, the minutes on each side, the finishing side and any notes, without waking you to ask.
Twins
Print one sheet per baby and keep them side by side, or use two colors on one sheet. A color per baby makes it easy to read at a glance.
What each column means
Start is the time the feed began. Left and Right are the minutes on each side; leave one empty if the baby fed on one side only. Bottle top-up is the amount of any bottle given after nursing. Notes are for anything you want to remember, such as a sleepy feed.
Printing it
The PDF comes in A4 and US Letter. It prints well in black and white, and one sheet usually covers a day of nursing.
Quick answer
How to get a good breastfeeding latch
- Tummy to tummy, nose to nipple. Bring your baby to the breast, not the breast to your baby.
- Wait for a wide-open mouth, then bring your baby to the breast quickly, chin first.
- Good latch: wide mouth, chin touching the breast, more dark areola above the top lip than below, round cheeks, rhythmic swallows.
- The first few sucks may feel strong, then it shouldn't hurt. Pain at every feed or cracked nipples: call your doctor, nurse or midwife today.
Sources: NHS, AAP · November 8, 2026
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Tonight, try it on your phone
Ella keeps the same log on your phone, shares it with your family as it happens and adds up the day.