diff --git a/src/baby_monitor/static/log-feeding.html b/src/baby_monitor/static/log-feeding.html
index c1a8fb9..9b84aa2 100644
--- a/src/baby_monitor/static/log-feeding.html
+++ b/src/baby_monitor/static/log-feeding.html
@@ -303,6 +303,21 @@
             // If editing, load the feeding data
             if (isEditMode) {
               loadFeedingData();
+            } else {
+              // Set default feeding type to most recent log entry
+              try {
+                const response = await fetch("/api/feedings", {
+                  headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${token}` },
+                });
+                if (response.ok) {
+                  const feedings = await response.json();
+                  if (feedings.length > 0) {
+                    document.getElementById("feedingType").value = feedings[0].feeding_type;
+                  }
+                }
+              } catch (error) {
+                // Ignore error, just use default
+              }
             }
           } else {
             showMessage("Failed to load children", "error");