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Why Baby Feeding & Diaper Logs Work (With Printables!)

by Rachel Norman

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Baby logs help you keep track in those early days of feedings, diaper changes, and the little things mom need to do to stay sane.

When I had my firstborn, I was feeling all over the place.

We lived in a new house in a new country and I was in control of so little going on around me. What was one thing I could feel good about?

My days with my precious newborn.

In those early days, my midwife wanted me to keep track of diaper changes and how well my lovely fed.

Something to check off when the whole world feels out of control?

DONE

So in case you’re in the same spot, wanting to keep track of baby’s feeds, diaper changes, AND – oh and this is so important – your own basic self-care… then read on.

Why baby logs are helpful

Keeping a baby log can be extremely helpful. Not only does it alleviate the stress of “did I do that?”…it also makes you feel more in control.

I remember being at the pediatrician with my second and not remembering how many diaper changes my son had….I felt so silly.

Things that are helpful to log are…

  • Baby feedings with time stamp (including how many ounces and/or what side)
  • A log of sleeping times
  • Diapers- including what type of diaper and a time stamp
  • A daily mood tracker
  • Mom self care log (remember that it’s important to take care of you too… see my log printable for details here!)
  • A grateful list
  • A log of daily routines
  • Observational notes for the day
  • A notation of tweets, or changes that can be made

Logs are helpful when you’re trying to get baby onto a routine

One of the best things you can do for baby is to start establishing routines. Start using your log to see what happens in your day and evaluate your trouble spots.

With notes and a clear picture, you can create better routines that benefits everyone.

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Logs are helpful when you start sleep training

As new mothers, our life can easily revolve around baby’s sleep schedule.

The truth is this….babies ability to sleep well is a direct result of their routine.

I learned early on that if baby was over tired (awake too long), he was so grumpy that he almost couldn’t be consoled.

I don’t know about you, but for me, my day can sometimes get away from me.

Before I know it… hours have passed and I’m on a different schedule than I was on yesterday.

This is not good for a baby who is working on establishing a healthy sleep routine. Babies need a consistent routine to get those healthy habits started.

A baby log can help! Whether you do schedules naturally or not, keeping a log can keep you on track.

If baby is sleeping on a healthy routine, everyone in the house is happier. This is especially true to mom!

Read: Cocooning a Newborn & 7 Reasons Why it Can Be Good For The Family

Mom self care logs are helpful so you don’t forget yourself!

Let’s be honest for a moment…

How many times have you forgotten yourself or passed on general self help for you because of baby?

Moms tent to ignore their own needs when babies come along. Of course it’s our job to focus on baby, but we can’t stop taking care of ourselves. After all, taking care of ourself will better equip us to take care of baby!

Mom self care log items included in the printable…

  • Showered/washed face
  • Brushed teeth
  • Drank water
  • Ate a nutritious meal
  • Laid down to rest/nap
  • Took a break from a device
  • Talked with a friend
  • Prayed or medicated
  • Read something encouraging
  • and more…

Get your own baby logs here

Without a doubt, the Daily Logs for Mom and Baby are a useful tool for any mom! You’ll feel more in charge and will be able to stop stressing over the little things. Keep good logs and feel confident!

You got this, momma!

Sources:

  • The importance of schedules and routines
  • Routines minimize chaos which promotes resilience and regulation
  • Routines indicators of predictable family life contributing to childhood development

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‎Baby Tracker - Newborn Log on the App Store

Description

Introducing the redesigned Baby Tracker app version 4, the all-in-one scheduling resource for new parents.

Baby Tracker features native user interface for both iPhone and iPad, and is the only log for your baby’s health that allows syncing among multiple devices without compromising your privacy.

Designed by busy parents, for busy parents, Baby Tracker offers a simple, streamlined way to track your baby’s daily habits, health, and exciting “firsts” of those precious early days and months. Record feedings, diaper changes, and sleep patterns with a quick one-handed tap, then feel free to go back later and add details and even photos.

Baby Tracker makes it simple to track all of your child’s important information for doctors and caregivers, as well as share all the exciting milestones of his or her development with friends and family. Perhaps most importantly, Baby Tracker handles all the details so you never have to take significant time away from the joys of parenting.

Comprehensive Feedings Tracker
* Start and stop nursing timer with one tap for convenience and accuracy
* Settings for nursing, formula, solids, or any combination.
* Track time nursing per breast and total for full nursing session
* Tracks pumping totals as well as feedings
* Notes section allows you to enter details on formula brand, preferences, or allergic response

Track Diaper Changes
* Summary screen shows time of last changing, along with feedings, and sleep schedule
* Accurate records mean faster response time for concerns like dehydration, constipation, or diarrhea
* Easily share documentation on bowel habits with doctors or caregivers

Sleep Schedule
* Know exactly the date that your baby starts sleeping through the night
* Recognize nap time and nighttime sleep patterns to better plan your day or share with caregivers
* Compare against other data to more easily track down potential causes for baby’s fussiness
* Set alarms for putting baby down or to create more structured nighttime feeding sessions

Growth Records
* Enter measurement data and compare against World Health Organization averages
* See baby’s progress and growth over weeks, months, and years
* Look at logs to compare them for a more comprehensive overview of your baby’s health and wellbeing.

Milestones
* Make custom categories for baby’s first smile, first tooth, or first step
* Snap a picture on the spot, or add one from your existing library
* Use photos for a gallery-style album of baby’s goals and achievements
* Create an entry with a quick tap, or include journal notes for more detail

Health
* Log medical history such as medications, vaccine shots, and temperature checks

Data Interpretation
* View logged data by day, week, or month
* Shows previous 7 days and previous 30 days
* Quickly identify data patterns, habitual trends, or abnormalities
* Export data via email as a PDF
* Print directly from app to add physical copies to your personal records

Data Sync and Auto Backup
* Works with iCloud or Dropbox for secure, cloud-based auto backup
* Sync data among multiple devices for all caregivers or easy sharing of your baby’s progress with others
* Clone data to another device using AirDrop for a fast transfer that doesn’t eat up your data plan

Version 4.27

* Minor bug fixes
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I think they have thought of everything when developing this app. You can tell parents developed this and that they really considered every last bit of information new parents might want. Especially helpful is the fact that my husband and any other caretakers can also download the app and be on the same account. This way, while I'm at work I can see the baby's activities including when and how much she took her bottle, when diaper changes occurred and their condition, when she napped, and really anything else the caretaker wishes to log. It's really helpful in discovering patterns in baby's eating, sleep, and other behaviors. Also helpful when trying to remember when something last happened (say the doctor wants to know when the last dirty diaper was), you don't have to remember because you can look.

One suggestion I would make is to add a feature for tracking and reminding mom's medications. Having had a c-section, aside from having to keep track of everything to do with baby, I also had to keep track of my own pain management meds. It would have been nice to just track them in the same app where I tracked baby. Perhaps it could be a feature you turn on in settings to use while needed and then turn off once it's no longer needed so it's not bogging down the main entry page once mom is healed. However, this critique isn't enough to lessen my love for this app- it would just be an amazing above-and-beyond feature.

Thank you for this app!

A newborn necessity

I don't write reviews, but this app is a must have with a newborn. We have only been using it for the past 4 days but it has added some organization and sanity to our lives. Our son had jaundice and we needed to pay attention to what kind of diapers and when/how much he was feeding. Being so exhausted, it is easy to not pay attention to what time the baby ate last or was changed last. I remember at my last appointment I was trying to calculate how often the baby fed and how much etc. I'm ready for our 1 month appointment now. I can literally show his doctor how often he eats, is having wet/dirty diapers, and how much he is sleeping. I tried writing all this down on a log, but we kept forgetting to do it and was guesstimating times. At 4 am in the morning I can just press the plus sign and log how much and it records the time etc. I haven't played with too many features, but have noticed you can log activities like tummy time, the babies weight/ length. I love that there is a chart to see where he is on the charts with growth. I wish I had looked or found an app like this with my last baby. I also love that this app doesn't cater to just breastfed babies or formula fed, but both. This is also great for moms supplementing as they can log both very easy. It gives an option to log pumping sessions as well. You can also add notes with all of your logs.

Great app! So easy to use!

I am very thankful for Baby Tracker! I just had my first baby a couple months ago and this free app has been a life saver in keeping track of feedings and soiled diapers. I’m very glad it is free! That was one of the main things that drew me to it initially. Then after using it a while I realized the many other benefits of the app. I looked a lots of baby tracking apps before my baby came and this one takes the cake! So easy to use and not filled with needless stuff. There are three suggestions I would like to make to the developers. It would be nice to have a calendar built in to track baby we’ll visit appointments and also a place to put any questions for baby’s doctor. I find I am not as apt to write down my questions since there is no option to record them in the app. A second thing that would be EXTREMELY helpful would be to be able to access the timer when nursing even if my phone is locked. For example, on an iPhone if I swiped down my notification screen, or just lit up my phone while locked, it would be so helpful to be able to pause the timer quick. With a squirming or crying baby, I often forget to pause it and then my time is incorrect of how long I nursed.
Lastly, it would be very helpful to have the ability to pause the sleep timer.

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When my son was born, the first pack of diapers flew away in a few days. I bought another one. Then more. In two months, we used approximately 270 disposable diapers.

Money flowed away, the trash can was filled instantly. But I didn’t feel that diapers make my life easier: diaper rash appeared on the baby’s skin, sometimes there were leaks. Then I decided to reduce the number of disposable diapers in our lives as much as possible. nine0003

It was still difficult to completely abandon them, so I reasoned like this: I will put on a regular diaper for my son at night, and look for an alternative during the day.

For a year and a half, we tried reusable gauze diapers, potty training panties, and even went without a diaper during the day for eight months. As a result, at the age of one and a half, the son began to go to the potty - and we completely abandoned disposable diapers.

I’ll tell you what they used and at what age, what they liked and what annoyed them, and why I didn’t decide to buy popular reusable diapers. nine0003

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Why I gave up regular diapers

Since birth, we have been using Pampers budget disposable diapers. In the first couple of months, it took 8-10 diapers a day. In monetary terms, this is approximately 3600 R per month.

Over time, it became clear that Pampers diapers did not suit me: they did not absorb liquid well enough, the baby's skin was constantly sweating. I bought Japanese YokoSun diapers for testing. The result was better, but I did not like the high price. nine0003

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Experienced parents often recommend Japanese diapers, but they are usually more expensive. Source: detmir.ru

When my son was three months old, I saw how my friend on a walk puts a disposable absorbent diaper under the child and covers it with a gauze triangle on top. It was summer, the kid was taking air baths, and nothing happened to him.

I was interested. I decided that I would only wear disposable diapers to my child at night, and use alternatives during the day. I'll tell you what and at what age we tried. nine0003

3-7 months

Reusable gauze diapers

Costs: 523 R - this is how much a pack of four gauze diapers cost

How to use. Gauze diaper is a rectangle of several layers of fabric, stitched along the edges. It must be folded according to a certain pattern and put on like a regular diaper. There are no buttons or Velcro: the diaper is simply tied up, it sits quite freely. Therefore, this option is convenient up to 6-7 months: after the baby begins to move actively and the gauze diaper can slip. nine0003

We used gauze diapers all summer and September. Usually the son was dressed in a T-shirt, socks and a gauze diaper - in hot weather this was enough. If it was cold outside, I put on pants over it.

How to fold a reusable gauze diaper

How to care. These diapers are easy to use and care for. They can be washed in the washing machine or by hand. I had a feeling that with constant machine washing, the fabric wears out faster, so I washed it by hand with cheap baby soap - it took a minimum of time. nine0003

There were no problems with drying either: in the summer we lived in the country, where the gauze dried out instantly. In the apartment - a little longer: to speed up the process, I sometimes turned on the fan. Then I ironed the fabric. It seemed to me that after ironing, the gauze becomes softer and does not cause discomfort to delicate baby skin.

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Gauze diapers proved to be very durable: after four months of active use, the stitched edges of the gauze did not unravel and, in general, the diapers looked like new. nine0003

Impressions. Gauze diapers are affordable, and if you wish, you can save money and sew them yourself: the more layers of gauze, the better it will absorb moisture. But the main thing is that this option is ideal for summer and heat: the baby's skin breathes, no diaper rash appears.

Our son on a walk in gauze diapers

Of the minuses: four gauze diapers are definitely not enough for the whole day. It seems to me that it is optimal to take 10-12 pieces. I decided to save money, so I washed, dried and ironed diapers during the day - and put them on again. nine0003

Our gauze diapers were double layered and fairly thick. When I folded them, it turned out four layers. But the diaper still let moisture through - it was enough until the first use. I had to constantly put a diaper with oilcloth under the child or just a disposable diaper. I took disposables: I needed about 30 pieces a month, it took about 600 rubles a month. Therefore, on such days we used ordinary disposable ones. nine0003

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By seven months, the son began to behave more actively - roll over, sit on his buttocks. It became uncomfortable to use gauze diapers: they slipped off the child, I did not like to constantly adjust them. So I started looking for something else.

I often took Helen Harper diapers - this was the most budget option. Source: market.yandex.ru

8 months - 1 year and 3 months

No diapers during the day

Costs: 0 R

How did you manage. In four months, I got so used to the absence of diaper rash on my son's skin that after giving up gauze diapers, I did not want to return to disposable diapers on an ongoing basis. We continued to use them at night, and during the day I was looking for something else.

The search dragged on for seven months. During this period, almost always from morning to evening, the son spent in sliders or panties - 8-10 pieces were required per day. We didn’t have to spend money on them: we got a lot of things in good condition from our nephews. If I still had to buy panties, I would choose something as inexpensive as possible. nine0003 On marketplaces you can find practical and budget sets: nine panties will cost less than 2000 R. Source: ozon.ru

Impressions. I like that children's skin breathes in pants. And the child feels his body better and understands when it gets wet. This stage can be the first step on the path to potty training.

Even during this period, we saved a lot of money, as we used disposable diapers only at night and during walks. In this scenario, 120 YokoSun panty diapers were enough for a month - these are two packs of 62 pieces. It took 1800 R per month. If we used diapers around the clock, the expense would double. nine0003

The payment for the comfort of the child and the savings of the family budget was the daily washing and ironing. At first, I washed by hand, and immediately. I had to run to the bathroom often: my son could get up to ten panties dirty in a day. Over time, I began to save time and energy - I threw everything that accumulated during the day into a basin, and in the evening I put the machine on a quick wash. It took some more time to hang up a bunch of pants.

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As a result, all these manipulations, including washing your son and putting on fresh clothes, took two hours a day - conditionally eight times 15 minutes each. By evening, I was very tired. Therefore, after seven months, she abandoned the protracted experiment with the absence of diapers. nine0003

Why I didn't buy reusable diapers

I knew about the existence of reusable diapers. After use, these can be washed, dried and worn again. And they are also convenient in that the size is often adjusted with buttons.

There are two types of reusable diapers:

  1. Completely natural. They are usually made from cotton or hemp. These diapers are the most environmentally friendly, but get wet through. Therefore, a protective waterproof layer must be worn over them, for example, merino pants or a waterproof cover. nine0114
  2. Synthetic. They are more popular because they already have a waterproof top layer.

The inner layer of the synthetic diaper is permeable to moisture, but remains pleasant to the baby's skin. The outer layer does not get wet and leaves the child's clothes dry. In the middle is an absorbent layer. It can be an insert that is fastened with buttons or inserted into a special pocket - such a diaper is called collapsible. In non-separable diapers, all three layers are a single whole, liners are not needed. nine0003 This is what a collapsible diaper looks like: absorbent pads can be purchased separately and changed as needed. Source: ozon.ru And this is non-separable: there is no pocket for the insert, you need to wash the entire diaper. Source: ozon.ru

Proponents of reusable diapers value them for their hypoallergenicity, in the long term saving the family budget and the ability to produce less non-recyclable waste. But I never tried this option. That's why.

You need to study the topic in depth. nine0042 To choose a high-quality reusable diaper, you need to understand what size to take, what material is better breathable, absorbent, washable. Often the description of manufacturers sounds inspiring, and mothers' reviews are contradictory.

Difficult to care for. Diapers should be washed up to +50°C, liners up to +90°C. That is, every evening the machine would have to be turned on twice. The cycle should last longer than an hour, and it is better to wash with special products that kill bacteria and rinse well. Also, reusable diapers take a long time to dry. nine0003

The child may be uncomfortable. Reusable diaper is larger than usual. I was worried that the child might not be very comfortable in it: in summer it is hot, in winter after use it is cold. If you choose a natural diaper, over which you need to put on a waterproof layer, there is a risk that the usual outerwear will become too small for your son ahead of time.

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Significant one-time costs. nine0042 One day I decided to calculate how many synthetic disposable diapers my one year old son would need if I decided to buy this one. I was guided by the experience of a friend: she bought 10 reusable diapers and 14 liners. He says that he has to change the liners often: they get wet pretty quickly, the liquid can leak. And because of the thickness, the earbuds take a long time to dry, so it’s better to take more.

The average price of one reusable diaper is 600 R. Ten collapsible diapers will cost 6000 R. One insert costs about 400 R, for 14 pieces you will have to pay 5600 R. As a result, it will be 11 600 R. Immediately pay this amount for the fact that, perhaps it will not live up to expectations, it is difficult. nine0003 Often, reusable diapers are already sold with additional inserts. But the price of such is higher. Source: detmir.ru

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Panties for potty training

Costs: 2000 R

How to use. Potty training panties are similar to a reusable diaper. The difference is that the panties do not have a protective layer, but there is a sewn-in absorbent liner. However, if you do not change the panties for a long time after use, they become completely wet. The baby feels discomfort, and this may be the first step to ensure that he starts going to the potty. nine0003 The sewn-in liner consists of several layers - this can protect against instant leakage. But there is also a minus: because of the thick insert, after washing, the panties dry for a long time. Source: ozon.ru

I found out about these panties when we were going on vacation at sea. I thought it was a great opportunity not to make the child sweat around the clock in disposable diapers. There was a 2 + 1 promotion on Ozone, and for this price I bought three packs of three at once. I made the right decision: it was comfortable to use them, nine pieces were enough for the whole day. nine0003

Upon arrival home, I decided to use them for their intended purpose. The son noticed that after use the panties become wet, pointed at them and asked to change. At such moments, I explained that I needed to ask to go to the toilet in advance: I showed the potty and helped to sit on it.

At the same time, the father undertook to teach the child to use the potty "in a big way". He showed how to squat down and push, noticed the moments and seated his son in time. After several successful attempts, the kid realized that it was more convenient than getting his panties dirty, getting dirty himself, and then going to wash. nine0003

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By the age of two, my son began to use the potty by himself.

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How to care. Panties can be washed by hand or in a washing machine up to +40°C. Manufacturers recommend drying them at room temperature and avoiding radiators or towel warmers.

I washed everything at once in the evenings, sometimes by hand, sometimes in a typewriter. If the child walked in a big way, then she would definitely wash it before machine washing. I tried to dry on a rope, but because of the thickness they did not have time to dry by morning. Therefore, contrary to the advice, I laid out the panties on the battery - nothing has been done to them for a year of use, they are still in good condition. nine0003

Impressions. Panties helped speed up the potty training process. And I was pleased with the fact that they retain liquid and feces: the floors and furniture remain clean.

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But there are also disadvantages. The thickened liner is unable to absorb all the moisture. Therefore, not only panties can get wet, but also panties that are worn on top. Because of this, a lot of washing accumulates by the evening. nine0003

How much we managed to save

We abandoned disposable diapers at about a year and a half: I began to wear panties for my son for potty training, not only during the day, but also at night - for safety net. Now he is 2 years and 7 months old. Five months ago, I started putting on the most ordinary panties for my child: there are no surprises anymore, he always asks for a potty.

How we reduced the number of disposable diapers

nine0195 Number per day nine0207 3 pcs.
Child's age Quantity per month Monthly costs
0-2 months 9 pcs. 270 pcs. 3600 R
3-7 months 4 pcs. 120 pcs. 1700 Р
8 months — 1 year and 3 months 4 pcs. 120 pcs. 2700 R *
1 year and 4 months - 1 year and 6 months 90 pcs. 1350 Р

* During this period, we switched to panty diapers, which are more expensive.

0-2 months

Quantity per day

9 pcs.

Quantity per month

270 pcs.

Monthly expenses

3600 R

3-7 months

Quantity per day

4 pcs.

Quantity per month

120 pcs.

Monthly expenses

1700 R

8 months - 1 year and 3 months

Quantity per day

4 pcs.

Quantity per month

120 pcs.

Monthly costs

2700 R *

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Quantity per day

3 units

Quantity per month

90 pcs.

Monthly costs

1350 R


* During this period, we switched to panty diapers, which are more expensive. nine0003

I tried to calculate how much we managed to save on regular diapers in a year and a half. It turned out about 21,000 R — about 1200 R per month. Over the past year, the prices of disposable diapers have risen significantly. Therefore, now it has become even more profitable to replace them with gauze or reusable diapers, as well as panties for potty training.

For me, the advantages of this approach are obvious: we did not suffer from diaper rash, the child learned to use the potty faster, and I also managed to save the family budget. But you need to be prepared for an increase in other expenses: I began to buy washing powder and soap more often, and also pay about 300 R more for water every month. Probably, the consumption of electricity has also increased, but this overpayment is difficult to calculate because of the electric heater: we often turn it on in spring and autumn. nine0003

But most importantly, the savings cost me a lot of effort. Laundry, ironing, washing and dressing a child take a lot of time and effort. Therefore, for example, for working mothers, the option with an alternative may not be suitable.

I spent 2532 R on an alternative to regular diapers

What we tried Pluses Cons Costs
Potty Training Pants Traps fluid and feces: floors and furniture stay clean Unable to absorb a lot of moisture, take a long time to dry 2000 R for 9 pcs.
Gauze diapers Affordable price, baby skin breathes even in the heat Get wet after one use 532 R for 4 pcs.
No diapers during the day No irritation and diaper rash, the child begins to understand when it gets wet Washing clothes, washing and dressing a child takes a lot of time and effort 0 Р

Panties for accustoming to a pot

Plus

delay liquid and feces: floors and furniture remain clean

Minutes

are unable to absorb a lot of moisture, costs

Costs

2000 R per 9 pcs.

Gauze diapers

Pros

Affordable price, baby skin breathes even in hot weather

Cons

Gets wet after one use

Costs

532 R for 4 pcs.

Lack of diapers in the afternoon

Plus

There is no irritation and diaper rash, the child begins to understand when the wet

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becomes for the washing of clothing, washing and changing the child

Costs

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How to change a diaper without waking up your baby - life hacks from experts

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When you change a sleeping baby's diaper, you feel like a sapper. One awkward movement, and everything is gone - the child is woken up, displeased and screaming. But leaving the baby in an overflowing diaper is a bad idea, especially if the baby went big. The baby may become irritated, and in girls everything threatens to develop into an infection.

However, if you get the hang of it, you can change diapers without disturbing your baby's sleep. We learned about useful tricks for moms from experts. nine0003

Child sleep consultant, author of the Child and Maternal Sleep Center project, author of the book “(Not) Sleeping Children Are (Not) Sleeping Parents. How to improve your baby's sleep and start getting enough sleep

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  1. Don't wake your baby specifically for a diaper change. Combine diaper changes with feedings or waking up at night. Do not turn on bright lights.

  2. Do not change your diaper unless absolutely necessary. Longer intervals between diaper changes are perfectly normal at night than during the day. Put on a dry diaper before bed at night. The next time you check the condition of the diaper, either before your own sleep (in the case of an early start of the night for a child), or at the first nightly feeding / waking up. Change diaper if needed. If the diaper is not too full, it is better not to change it until the next time. At the next nightly feeding/waking up, change only if necessary. If it lasts a little longer, don't change it. This approach is relevant at night: any interference harms sleep. nine0003

  3. Try not to change your diaper after 3 am unless absolutely necessary. Since is the deepest sleep from the beginning of the night until three in the morning, you can easily change the diaper at these hours without waking up the baby . Later, you can get a full awakening: in the morning, the child is in more superficial phases of sleep.

  4. If the baby constantly leaks, change the diaper preventively in the first half of the night. Experiment with different brands: there are special night diapers with increased absorbency. Don't forget the zinc diaper rash cream. nine0003

certified sleep consultant, founder of the Doctor Mama center, author of a soft methodology for teaching children to fall asleep on their own.

— There is a difference: change the diaper, waking up the baby and then rock him for another hour, or change the diaper so that the baby falls asleep immediately. Here it's a matter of skill.

  1. Prepare overnight with warm water in a thermos, plastic bowl and tissues/cotton pads.

  2. So that mom can navigate in the dark, use a phone as a light source, put the included flashlight down - such dim lighting will not irritate the child.

  3. When drying the baby, use cloths soaked in warm water, wipe the crotch dry with dry wipes or a diaper and put on a new diaper.

  4. After a diaper change, if the baby is not frightened by bright lights or cold water, he will continue to sleep peacefully.

Founder and director of the BabySleep Center for Children's Sleep and Development, author of a unique methodology for teaching self-sleeping, mother of three children

  1. If a wet diaper makes your baby uncomfortable, try the 2-way zippered sleeping bags. To change the diaper, just unzip the bottom.

  2. Do not turn on bright lights - they destroy melatonin. Use the dimmest nightlight if necessary.

  3. Keep dry diapers handy to keep noise as low as possible.

  4. Many babies do not respond to a wet diaper. If the baby is sleeping peacefully, do not wake him up.

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