Several feeds grouped close together, rather than spread evenly through the day.
The Australian Breastfeeding Association describes cluster feeding as common in young babies, often later in the day. Frequent feeding alone is not usually evidence of low milk supply. If you are worried about feeding, ask for support rather than using the label to dismiss a concern.
The term describes a pattern; it does not measure milk transferred or identify a growth spurt. In a diary, distinguish a feed from a pause within the same feed and note uncertainty about timing. A different recording habit can make two days look different even when care was similar.
An observation rather than a conclusion
Fictional note: “Several feeds were recorded this evening; one start time is approximate.” This preserves the pattern without claiming to know its cause. Use the linked feeding guide for practical context and the milk-intake guide for that separate concern.
Sources checked 2026-10-13. Source checks are editorial; this summary has not been independently clinically reviewed.
General information, not medical advice. For concerns about your child, talk with your doctor or child-health nurse.