Educational content only. Not medical advice.
TL;DR
Track sleep start and end. Use patterns gently over days. Don’t turn tracking into a score.
Why sleep tracking helps
Sleep tracking can answer the questions you’re already asking: How long has baby been awake? When did the last nap start?
It’s not about perfect schedules. It’s about reducing guesswork when you’re tired.
The two things to track
Track sleep start and sleep end. That’s it.
Anything beyond that is optional and only worth it if it makes your day easier.
How to use the data
Look for gentle patterns: Does baby tend to nap longer in the morning? Are evenings fussier?
Use the log to plan your next hour, not to judge your whole week.
Avoid the obsession trap
Newborn sleep changes constantly. A “bad day” doesn’t mean anything is wrong.
If tracking increases anxiety, simplify or pause.
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