Using Baby Tracker
This guide explains how to use each feature of Baby Tracker.
Recording Activities
Bottle Feeding
Tap the Bottle button to record a feeding:
- Enter the amount (in ml or fl oz depending on your settings)
- Select the milk type (Formula or Breast Milk)
- Adjust the date and time if needed
- Add an optional comment
- Tap Save
Use the + and - buttons to quickly adjust the amount in increments of 10ml (or 0.5 fl oz).
Breastfeeding
Tap the Breastfeed button to record a nursing session:
Manual Mode:
- Enter the duration in minutes
- Select which breast was used (Left, Right, or Both)
- Adjust date and time as needed
Timer Mode:
- Use the built-in stopwatch
- Separate timers for left and right breast
- The timer remembers which breast was used last
Sleep
Tap the Sleep button to record sleep:
Manual Mode:
- Enter the sleep duration in minutes
- Set the start time
Timer Mode:
- Start the timer when baby falls asleep
- Stop when baby wakes up
- Duration is calculated automatically
Diaper Changes
Tap the Diaper button to log a change:
- Select the diaper type (Wet, Dirty, or Both)
- Adjust time if needed
- Add an optional comment
- Save
Solid Food
Tap the Food button to track meals:
- Select the food type (Vegetables, Fruit, Meat, Fish, Dairy, Grains, Other)
- Choose the portion size (Small, Medium, Large)
- Optionally add a secondary food type
- Add a description of what was eaten
- Save
Measurements
Tap the Measurement button to record:
- Weight - in kg or lb
- Height - in cm or inches
- Temperature - in °C or °F
Quick Entry with Long Press
Long-press on any activity button to instantly create a placeholder entry with the current time. This is useful when you're busy and want to record that something happened, but fill in the details later.
The entry will be saved immediately and appear in your history. Tap on it to edit the details.
Viewing History
Scroll down on the main screen to see your activity history. Each entry shows:
- The activity type and details
- The time it was recorded
- For feedings: the amount and milk type
- For sleep: the duration
Tap on any entry to edit or delete it.
Daily Summary
At the top of the screen, you'll see a summary of today's activities:
- Total milk intake (bottle feeding)
- Total breastfeeding time
- Number of diaper changes
- Total sleep time
- Number of meals
Tap on any summary card to see more details.
Charts
Access the Charts screen to visualize trends:
- Daily bottle feeding amounts
- Daily breastfeeding duration
- Daily sleep hours
- Diaper change counts
- Food distribution (weekly)
- Temperature measurements
Select different time periods to analyze patterns.