BabyLog

I want to share something that has been incredibly helpful to me as a new mom - the Baby Log app for iPad.

This app allows you track all of the baby's feedings, diaper changes, sleep, baths and other activities. It tracks and records all this information so that you can refer back to it days, weeks or months later. It also puts the information into a visual display so you can see patterns in the activities from day to day. 

I had no idea how incredibly helpful this app would be until Blaire was born. The nurses in the hospital were constantly asking us when was the last time she nursed or had her diaper changed. Without this app, we wouldn't have had a clue. We were elated, overwhelmed and sleep deprived - we certainly couldn't recall details of the last feeding or diaper change. Luckily, we were able to refer to the information we had input to BabyLog. After we brought Blaire home, the pediatrician told us that the best indication that Blaire was getting enough to eat was plenty of dirty diapers. By tracking her feedings and diaper changes, we were confident she was well fed.  The app has functions to track information for nursing, bottle-feeding and pumping, so it's helpful regardless of how you feed your little one. You can track almost anything through this app. It's also convenient that it's accessible on your iPhone or iPad, so you always have the information at hand.

I can't tell you how helpful this app has been to me. I like that I can look to one place and get all the information I need. More than anything, it gives me peace of mind. And as a new mom, that's priceless.

*I wasn't compensated in any way to write this post. I just wanted to share something that has been really helpful to me in the event it might be helpful to some of you.