BABY TRACKER ON FACEBOOK ANDROID

Plugging in all the data is simple across iOS and Android (we're a multi-platform household, no judgment). With the app, we can easily track feedings, diapers and sleep sessions. I'll start with the option my wife and I settled on: the free Hatch Baby app and the Grow smart changing pad ( $130). At the end of the day, having a single place to look at all this information is essential, since a sleep-deprived new parent can't be trusted to remember everything. It's also important to know how many wet and dirty diapers a baby is going through, in case they are constipated or have some other health issue. You can take things a step further by tracking their weight: If they're actually taking food in, they should be gaining ounces steadily. When a newborn is breastfeeding, it's tough to track how much they're consuming, so it's worth noting how often and how long they're eating. So why do you need to track all this information in the first place? For the most part, it's to make sure your baby is eating and growing enough. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to be a data-conscious parent today, including gadgets, apps and some decidedly old-school methods. When last did my daughter Sophia eat - and how much? Has her diaper been changed recently? And did she nap enough today? Knowing the answers to all these questions is essential for every new mom and dad. But despite reading plenty of parenting books, I didn't realize how important data tracking would be when taking care of a newborn. As a first-time parent, I was fully expecting to deal with mountains of dirty diapers, constant feedings and losing lots of sleep.

Baby tracker on facebook