Tool: Input/Output Tracker

We know -- as a new mommy, it’s near impossible to keep track of… well, just about anything. Make one thing a little easier with this input/output chart -- print it out, post it on the fridge, and make a quick note whenever you feed or change a diaper. Done! (Breastfeeding? You should also check out our breastfeeding log.)

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May 29, 2009

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Wow--thank you for this. I was going to make a boring one on microsoft word but this is great!!!!!!!

by EricaAndBill

There should be a breastfeeding version. Like, a place to include whether you fed left side or right, and for how long instead of oz.

by simonealisa06

Ditto on the breastfeeding suggestion - for now I will just use the notes section, but very helpful - thanks!

by JuneMom2B

a breastfeeding format would def. be helpful. but this form is still great

by Renee&Mark

Hi all - Just wanted to let you know that I have found Mother's Minder Bracelets to be indispensable ever since I had my baby. You can use them to track feedings, which breast you left off on or need to start on, and all sorts of other things. But I use mine to track when my baby last ate. It's amazing. Go to http://www.wristbands4awareness.com/mom_products to buy. I purchased one of the rubber ones for when I'm just around the house or getting my hands dirty, and I bought one of the fancy ones too for when I actually go out or get dressed up. Hope you like them & find them as helpful as I have. I'll never have a baby without buying at least two!

by Cam557

The breastfeeding version is definitely helpful- my hospital provided one. It lists the day, time you start, left or right (amount of time spent on each), and wet or dirty diaper. Plus at the top of each section it also lists how much time you should be spending feeding as well as how many wet and and how many dirty diapers you should expect, for the age of the baby.

by Drgnfly

I found that a simple hair elastic around my wrist works to help me keep track of which side I nursed on last.

by CTOct2bride

A diaper pin works well too for remember which side you last fed from.

by LCP

I used a bobby pin or small barette in my hair and just switched it from side to side. I found things on my wrists got in the way.

by NotSleepy

It would be great to have a solid food / poop tracker. My son has started solids and I have been tracking what he eats to help keep him from getting constipated. Seems to be a problem for the little guy.

by NotSleepy

I love this. With the new baby it is so hard to keep track of appointments, engagements, and errands of mine and hers. I was so organized before the baby and have been looking high and low for a way to keep me on track. This might do the trick. Thanks!

by lucky80

I BF but am going back to work and my husband will be watching baby 3 days a week. I think this is great for him to keep track of her feedings and diapers. Thanks.

by blueeyedtxcutie

I found an awesome timer for how long "it's been" since feeding, diapering, sleeping, etc. It will tell you how long "it's been" for up to 4 different tasks. It's easy to thrown in the diaper bag to take or leave with a babysitter. You can find it here: http://www.target.com/Itzbeen-Baby-Care-Timer-Green/dp/B0012BS2O2

by Amy Lynne

I like it. The hospital where my son was born and children's hospital both sent me home with something very similar.

by BabyGolaski

this is so cute i wish i had this right after my daughter was born we used scrap paper

by reigning_stars

I just found this website at the end of my pregnancy.. I love it and I will I would have know about it sooner...

by lulie8383@hotmail.com

I started out keeping track of what side and how long I breastfed my baby for. It was more stressful than anything. It's not important how long you BF baby for and you really shouldn't watch the clock. Let the baby's cries tell you when you should feed her again. Each day should be different and during growth spurts she will feed longer than usual too.

by dreamnchevy

For those intersted, I found that thebump has a breastfeeding tracker.http://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/blogs/nb_checklists/archive/2009/01/13/checklist-breastfeeding-log.aspx

by vadjoiner

try using babybix.com

by jennycu

If you click on parenting tools on the left sidebar a breastfeeding chart is posted on the middle of the page

by nreed@kent.edu

Skip Hop makes a "Day to Night Baby Log" in a binder, in which you can track feedings, breast or bottle, and diapers. It comes with a timer/clock/light. Love it, and you can take it to pediatrician!

by atlast24

There actually is a breastfeeding tracker! It's awesome!

by mrsmaymi

just one question - i'm still pregnant, so i'm not exactly sure why you need to keep track of this stuff?? is it important to know how many diapers you go through?

by sarita0987

http://pregnant.thebump.com/new-mom-new-dad/parenting-tools/articles/tool-breastfeeding-log.aspx here is the link for the breastfeeding one

by Gilly1126

would love a breast feeding one!!!

by lmmimmo

I use free online tool http://life-log.com. What I like there - I can track daily activity of myself, baby, feeding, food, calories, health, medication, how my child is growing, almost anything. Actually, what can be improved there is stats and presenting the results. But everything can be exported into Excel

by gliwork

Yes please make a breast Feeding one. It would be so helpful when baby comes!

by gina_the_hippie

I guess it's been a while, but why are the logs used? I breastfed last time and was *painfully* aware of which side I needed to feed from and my baby told me when.

by j2pthal

If you have an iPhone try Total Baby App it's exactly what we need to keep track of everything.

by nallelybm

Haven't read all the responses...but there is a breastfeeding one. It's under parenting tools

by Cinderella1010

There is a link right in the description for the breastfeeding log!

by ADKlovers

What do you do with the diapers? How do you know which ones are for which date? Confused

by mrslizperez

I use babybix.com for tracking (free).

by jennycu

actually you guys there is one for breastfeeding on here. :)

by Damnations

thats such a cute baby EricaAndBill laninabonita08

by laninabonita08

How long (months) do I need to track my baby's feeding and diaper changes?

by TXStar09

Found a great book, NEWBORN NECESSITIES, has feeding and diapering charts and is the perfect size for my nursing table and the diaper bag. Keeps everything together, and at less than $10 makes a great shower gift! Check it out here: www.newbornnecessities.tateauthor.com. You can also peek inside @ amazon.com.

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by reesenic

breast feeding log !! Click on the link above.( Just abouve the image of the feeding log. It says breast feeding log). There it is. It's great

by gma20002010

If you want to keep track of breastfeeding boob side, and times, etc. get an ITZBEEN I still use mine!!! LOVE IT!! http://itzbeen.com/

by Milie79

I used the gadget called "Itzbeen" to keep track of diaper changes, feedings, nursing and sleep. Really easy to use...and Daddy and Nana used it too! Great item, highly recommended for new parents when it's easy to lose track of time.

by ponti23

There is a great iPhone app - milk monitor. You can keep track of diapers, bottles, and breastfeedings. Keeps a running log which you can email if needed. You can track ounces for bottl feedings and breast side and feeding lengths. Also will tell you how long since last feeding was started. I found it much simpler than a paper as I am more likely to have my phone near than that pesky paper and pen.

by slinck

For the breastfeeding moms like me there is an app on the android that you can download to keep track of feedings, diaper changes etc. And it also has a slot for bottle feedings. It's called Baby Care and it's FREE.

by kb716

after having my first child it's not worth tracking everything your baby does. You just get too stressed out and obsessed about it. Plus you pretty much get familiar with your baby after awhile.

by jack321

Breastfeeding Mommas There is One for breastfeeding. Click on Breastfeeding Log below in the Description

by BrisMom07

Check out the phone app - "Similac Baby Journal". Wonderful resource!

by greenefam

Thank you for sharing this tracker. This is a great help. I have already downloaded this. I don't have to make one for me. Instant Tax Solutions

by jasmine0317

There's a great app called Baby ESP that tracks feedings, diapering, sleep, medications, etc. Find it in your app market.

by jfoster150

pointless for this.

by jack321

How this chart can be useful, actually how can you check the input and out of your baby's food, moms needs to be very careful about the feeding of their babies, they need to keep track of all the things in their mind, these charts are also very useful. Multimedia Design | E Training Design | Large Scale Design | Menu Design

by lorisinclair

i have a 19th month old and a 5 month old and ive been trying to get my oldest off the bottle ... she drinks her water and juice out of a sippe but wont drink her milk out of a sippee and it makes it hard cause they have the same bottles so wen my youngest drinks her bottle and my oldest sees all my hard work is out the door ... i really need to stick to it and not give in anymore .... any helpful advice ?

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by Roneisa

there IS a breastfeeding pdf

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by jasonhawk2930

..No offense to this lol. but there is a Similac application for Iphones, Ipads, and Ipods. I've used it for the past 8 months and it tells you when the baby should be hungry next, averages of sleep and all that. Its really easy to use too.

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by georgeerose

You can even think of a presentation folders printing so you can have an entire file with your kid's evolution over time. Many parents do this and it is quite an easy and fun thing to do.

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