Educational content only. Not medical advice.
TL;DR
Agree on shared fields (sleep, feeds, diapers). Use short notes. Review at pickup, not all day.
Why handoffs fail
Handoffs fail when the “system” is memory plus texts.
A shared timeline gives everyone the same baseline.
The three shared fields
Feeds, diapers, and sleep are enough for most situations.
If you add more, do it because it helps the caregiver do their job.
Notes that help caregivers
Examples: “prefers right side,” “needs burp break,” “short nap = cranky.”
Keep notes short and consistent so they’re easy to scan.
How to use the log at pickup
Ask: When was the last feed? When did the last nap end? Any changes today?
That’s usually all you need to plan your evening.
Protect your attention
If you’re refreshing the log all day, set a boundary: check at lunch and at pickup.
Tracking should create calm, not distraction.
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