Newborn Activity Tracking
Understand the benefits of newborn activity logging.
Find the best method that works for you.
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What to track and Why?
Feeding
An infant usually drinks milk every few hours. While irregularity in timing is not alarming, the baby is expected to progressively increase the daily intake.
Pee and Poo
A newborn is expected to pee and poop several times a day. Any irregularity indicates that either the baby is dehydrated or issues with the baby's digestive system.
Sleep
A newborn usually sleeps between 12 to 18 hours a day in multiple short sessions. Sleep plays a critical and positive role in their physical and cognitive growth.
Okay, but why does one need to actively track using an app or journal? Simple. New parents are significantly sleep deprived and stressed, which leads to short term memory loss (“mommy brain”). Passive mental tracking of the above activities is almost impossible. There are several advantages for new parents to actively track the newborn’s activities.
- Easily recollect the patterns and statistics when the doctors inquire.
- Reduced anxiety about whether they are caring for the baby regularly.
- Find comfort in the routine and help plan their day around the baby's schedule.
- Get a baby on a routine, if the activities are irregular.
So, what are some of the best ways to keep track of your newborn’s essential activities? There are a plethora of apps to help you. We, as a group of 6 parents, have tried and tested many apps over the last six months and here are our recommendations.
Best iOS Apps for Logging
One of the cleanest, no-frills and intuitive apps for logging newborn activities. Plus has clear visualizations for quickly inferring statistics.
What activities can it track?
Feeding (formula, expressed, breastfeed), Diaper changes (pee, poop, mixed), Sleep, Pumping, Growth (height, weight, head circumference, milestones), Health(temperature, medication)
What’s the price?
Basic features are free (ad-supported). Premium features require paid subscription.
Does it sync data over multiple devices?
Yes. If both parents or other care takers are helping out with your little one’s care, they can all install the app and synchronize the data.
Ease of Use and User Interface?
The iOS version of the app has a clean and intuitive interface. Interface seems to be designed for quick one-hand usage.
Can it export data to other apps?
Yes. You can export reports as PDFs and share to other apps. For the data enthusiast, the entire raw data can be exported in CSV format.
very attractive app for logging newborn activities.
What activities can it track?
Feeding (formula, breastfeed), Diaper changes (pee, poop, mixed), Sleep, Pumping, Growth (height, weight, head circumference) in the free version. To track other activities, unlock the premium version.
What’s the price?
Basic features are free. Upgrade to Glow Premium with a monthly/ quarterly/ lifetime subscription.
Does it sync data over multiple devices?
Yes. You can add the other parent or caregivers (like nanny and grandparents).
Ease of Use and User Interface?
The iOS version of the app has a pleasant interface and supports detailed logging.
Can it export data to other apps?
Yes. You can export reports as PDFs and share to other apps. For the data enthusiast, the entire raw data can be exported in CSV format.
Any unique feature in the app?
You can connect with other parents in the Glow users’ community. Record milestones & memories in the app. There is an Articles tab which is an informational section for topics like vaccination, breastfeeding, sleep etc.
Powerful all-in-one tool for tracking all of your baby’s daily activities and care.
What activities can it track?
Feeding (formula, breastfeed, solids), Diaper changes (pee, poop, mixed), Sleep, Pumping, Growth (height, weight, head size), Immunizations, Health(symptoms, temperature, medication), Doctor visits, Memories and Milestones.
What’s the price?
Basic features are free. Premium features require paid subscription with a two week free trial.
Does it sync data over multiple devices?
Yes, with a PIN.
Ease of Use and User Interface?
Modern design language but poor navigation.
Can it export data to other apps?
Yes. You can export reports as PDFs via email.
Any unique feature in the app?
There is info on expected growth milestones.
Best Android Apps for Logging
Simple app that allows you to track the important activities of a newborn baby. Intuitive UI makes makes it easy to use and allows sharing the information with doctors and care givers.
What activities can it track?
Feeding (Breastfeeding, Bottle- formula, expressed, water, Food, Pumping, Solids), Diaper changes (wet, dirty, mixed, dry), Sleep, Activity, Growth (height, weight, head circumference), Health(temperature, medication, doctor visits, medicine, condition).
What’s the price?
Free app.
Does it sync data over multiple devices?
Yes the app can be synced with other caregivers via a code.
Ease of Use and User Interface?
Pleasant UI and intuitive navigation.
Can it export data to other apps?
Yes. You can save the charts as images to your gallery or share them via various applications
One of the cleanest, no-frills and intuitive apps for logging newborn activities. Plus has clear visualizations for quickly inferring statistics.
What activities can it track?
Feeding (formula, expressed, breastfeed), Diaper changes (pee, poop, mixed), Sleep, Pumping, Growth (height, weight, head circumference, milestones), Health(temperature, medication)
What’s the price?
Basic features are free (ad-supported). Premium features require paid subscription.
Does it sync data over multiple devices?
Yes. If both parents or other care takers are helping out with your little one’s care, they can all install the app and synchronize the data.
Ease of Use and User Interface?
The Android version of the app has a simple interface, but the iOS version is better.
Can it export data to other apps?
Yes. You can export reports as PDFs and share to other apps. For the data enthusiast, the entire raw data can be exported in CSV format.
The baby tracker app by Amila records all the baby’s activities you need. Allows you to analyze the activities daily, weekly and monthly to plan the baby’s day and organize your life better.
What activities can it track?
Feeding (breastfeed, bottle feed -formula or expressed, solids), Diaper changes (pee, poop, mixed), Sleep, Pumping, Growth (height, weight, head circumference), Health
(temperature, vaccination, medication) , Leisure (tummy time, play time, bath, outside) .
What’s the price?
Basic features are free (ad-supported).
Does it sync data over multiple devices?
No. There is no option to add another caregiver to the same account.
Ease of Use and User Interface?
Intuitive and easy to log.
Can it export data to other apps?
Yes. You can export excel reports via email and WhatsApp.
Any unique feature in the app?
You can set alarms for any of the activities to remind the caregiver at a set regular interval everyday.
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