TL;DR
Track time + type (breast/bottle). Add amount only for bottles. Keep it fast enough to do during a burp break.
Track to reduce decisions, not increase them
The best feeding log answers one question fast: When and how did the baby last eat?
If your tracker adds friction, simplify. The goal is clarity, not perfect data.
What to log (minimum)
At minimum: a timestamp and what kind of feed it was.
If bottles: note ounces/ml. If nursing: note side and duration only if it helps you.
When notes help
Short notes can be useful: “cluster feeding,” “spit-up,” “sleepy,” “paced bottle.”
Skip notes if they make you feel like you’re failing. Your log should support you.
Sharing across caregivers
The value of tracking often shows up when someone else takes a shift.
A shared timeline prevents “double feeding” and reduces texting back-and-forth.
If tracking starts to feel like pressure
Reduce the fields. Log less detail. Or take a break. A tool is only good if it makes your day easier.
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