Guides for the baby log
Sourced reference points for sleep, nursing, diapers and growth, and baby tracker apps compared honestly.
- How to log a breastfeeding session without thinking twiceHow often is normal, whether to time a feed, and why the side is worth recording. Figures from the AAP, the CDC, the NHS and a hospital assessment tool.
- How to track newborn sleep without writing it by handHow much a newborn really sleeps, what "sleeping through the night" actually means, and what is worth logging. Figures from the AASM, the NSF and INSPQ.
- How to log baby diapers in one tapHow many wet nappies by day, what "heavy" means, and when a breastfed baby stops pooing. Figures from the NHS, the AAP, the CDC and INSPQ.
- How to keep baby growth charts at homeWhat a percentile is and is not, which chart your country plots on, and how often to weigh. Figures from the WHO, the CDC, the AAP, the NHS and the RCPCH.
- How to share the baby log with the other parentThe WHO recommends a record the family holds. What is hard to share is not the information but the anticipating — and that is what a shared log moves.
- How long can a baby stay awake at each age?Wake windows by age: 30 min to 1 hr for newborns, 2 to 3 hrs around 6 months, 3 to 4 hrs at 1 year, 4 to 6 hrs at age 2. A rule of thumb, not a medical norm.
- How many naps does a baby need at each age?Around 3 or 4 naps at 6 months, 2 until about 12 months, then 1 by about 18 months: a baby nap chart by age, nap transitions, short naps and daycare tips.
- What is the best Huckleberry alternative for tracking your baby?Looking for a Huckleberry alternative? Wibou, Napper, Baby Daybook and Baby Tracker compared on what's free, what's paid, partner sharing and platforms in 2026.
- What is the best Napper alternative for tracking more than just baby sleep?Napper is great for naps. To track feeds, diapers, health and growth with your partner too, here are Wibou and 4 other alternatives, prices checked Oct 2026.