In the early days of breastfeeding, it can feel surprisingly difficult to remember which side you nursed from last. Between middle-of-the-night feedings, sleepy mornings, nursing on the go, and everything else that comes with caring for a baby, it's an easy detail to forget.
If you've ever sat down for the next feeding and thought, Wait...which side did I use last? you're certainly not the only one.
Fortunately, remembering which breast you last nursed from doesn't have to mean keeping a detailed log of every feeding. There are several simple ways to keep track, from traditional tricks to physical reminders designed specifically for breastfeeding.
Why Keep Track of Which Side You Breastfed On?
Many breastfeeding mothers like to keep track of which breast they started or finished with so they have a simple reminder for the next feeding.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends alternating the breast offered first and even suggests moving a safety pin from one bra strap to the other as a reminder.
That doesn't mean every feeding needs to follow a rigid pattern. Babies don't always nurse equally from both sides, and individual breastfeeding needs can vary. If you have questions about feeding patterns, milk supply, or whether your baby is getting enough milk, your pediatrician or lactation consultant is the right person to ask.
But if your problem is simply remembering which side you last used, a small reminder can make it much easier.
5 Simple Ways to Remember Which Side You Nursed From
1. Move a hair tie or bracelet between wrists
One of the simplest tricks is wearing something on the wrist corresponding to the side you want to remember. After nursing, move it to your other wrist.
It's inexpensive and doesn't require your phone, although remembering to transfer it can be less convenient.
2. Use a note or feeding log
You can write down which side you used after each feeding. This can be useful if you're already keeping a more detailed feeding log.
The downside is that it requires you to record the information every time—and for many mothers, remembering and taking the time to update the log becomes another task of its own.
3. Use a breastfeeding tracking app
Breastfeeding apps can track which breast you used, feeding duration, pumping sessions and other information.
They're particularly useful for parents who want detailed feeding records. But if all you want to know is which side to nurse from next, opening your phone at every feeding may feel like more tracking than you need.
4. Use a traditional bra reminder
The idea of attaching a physical reminder to one side of your bra isn't new. Breastfeeding guidance has long suggested simple objects such as safety pins or ribbons that can be moved from one side to the other.
It's a wonderfully simple concept: keep the reminder right where you need it.
And it's the same idea that inspired a more purpose-designed solution.
5. Use a magnetic breastfeeding side reminder
The Nurture Clip by Nuréa was created specifically to make remembering your nursing side simple.
Instead of opening an app or keeping a feeding log, wear the magnetic clip on your nursing bra and transfer it from one side to the other after each feeding. The magnetic design makes transferring the clip easy to do with one hand—even when the other is holding your baby.
At your next feeding, one glance at your clip gives you the side reminder you need.
No bracelet to switch.
No paper or app used to log.
No trying to remember.
Just a simple physical reminder that becomes part of your nursing routine.
A Screen-Free Way to Keep Track
For some mothers, detailed breastfeeding tracking is helpful or necessary. For others, the only information they really want to remember is which side they nursed from last.
That's why a physical breastfeeding side reminder can be such a simple alternative.
The Nurture Clip stays with you rather than living inside your phone. It can be worn in multiple positions on your nursing bra depending on what feels most comfortable, and after feeding, you simply transfer it to the opposite side.
It's one less reason to reach for your phone during a moment with your baby.
Find the Method That Works for You
There's no single right way to remember which side you breastfed on.
A hair tie may be all you need. You may prefer an app because you enjoy keeping detailed feeding records. Or you may want a dedicated reminder that stays right on your nursing bra.
The best method is the one that's simple enough to become part of your routine.
The Nurture Clip was created for exactly that—a simple, magnetic reminder to help you remember which side you last nursed from and where to begin next.