king26
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Sept 10, 2017 1:46:39 GMT -6
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Post by king26 on Sept 10, 2017 1:46:39 GMT -6
Hey,
What apps are you currently using? Anything to track feedings or diaper changes? Something to track milestones? An app that tells where baby should be? Anything?
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Sept 10, 2017 3:12:05 GMT -6
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Post by thinkchocolate05 on Sept 10, 2017 3:12:05 GMT -6
I like "baby daybook". I use it to track feedings, pumping and wet diapers, including which side he fed on and for how long. I am a little obsessive about tracking it, but it helps me when I start to worry whether he's getting enough. With DS1, I also used The Wonder Weeks app, and I plan to use it again. Based on a book, it predicts major developmental leaps and accompanying fussy periods for baby. Honestly, I thought it was BS when I tried it with DS1, but then every time he'd have an especially fussy few days, I'd check the app, and sure enough he'd be going through a leap!
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jexxa
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Post by jexxa on Sept 10, 2017 8:42:16 GMT -6
I use Baby Tracker to track feeds and diapers (you can track a bunch of other things too), and I use Wonder Weeks to track developmental milestones.
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kristyw
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Sept 10, 2017 9:26:28 GMT -6
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Post by kristyw on Sept 10, 2017 9:26:28 GMT -6
I use the medela app to track feedings, mostly because I can't remember when I fed her last/What side I'm supposed to start on.
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Sept 10, 2017 9:31:04 GMT -6
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Post by addymac on Sept 10, 2017 9:31:04 GMT -6
Did you guys pay for the wonder weeks app??
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Post by bsouls on Sept 10, 2017 10:30:40 GMT -6
We hand write feedings and dirty diapers in a notebook.
I paid for the wonder weeks app last time, but the first leap is still 11 days away. We also have the book. We did find it helpful last time to help us know why T was being so fussy.
I also still have some baby sign language apps on my phone from last time. But, we won't start them for awhile. It was hard to get H and others onboard until T starting signing "more" then I got other people using sign. This time I think we will do more signs, since H saw it worked last time.
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muscari
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Sept 10, 2017 12:58:54 GMT -6
Post by muscari on Sept 10, 2017 12:58:54 GMT -6
I've tried several different apps (the medela app, baby tracker, baby connect, ovia parent to name a few, didn't like any of them) and ended up with baby Daybook, and quite like it. It use it to track feedings (time, duration, side), diapers, pumping sessions, bottle feedings, meds, temp.. and there's more you can track. Like thinkchocolate05 I'm a little OCD about tracking everything but my memory just sucks balls right now and I like knowing things. This app is perfect for that. thinkchocolate05 did you pay for the app so you could get the statistics (and no ads) as well or? The Wonder Weeks app sounds interesting - will have to look that one up. I used and liked Ovia while pregnant but am not really a fan of their parenting app, even though I planned/tried to track milestones etc in that one. Maybe Wonder Weeks is better?
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Post by jexxa on Sept 10, 2017 13:29:28 GMT -6
Did you guys pay for the wonder weeks app?? Nope. What additional features are there?
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Sept 10, 2017 13:55:10 GMT -6
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Post by thinkchocolate05 on Sept 10, 2017 13:55:10 GMT -6
I've tried several different apps (the medela app, baby tracker, baby connect, ovia parent to name a few, didn't like any of them) and ended up with baby Daybook, and quite like it. It use it to track feedings (time, duration, side), diapers, pumping sessions, bottle feedings, meds, temp.. and there's more you can track. Like thinkchocolate05 I'm a little OCD about tracking everything but my memory just sucks balls right now and I like knowing things. This app is perfect for that. thinkchocolate05 did you pay for the app so you could get the statistics (and no ads) as well or? The Wonder Weeks app sounds interesting - will have to look that one up. I used and liked Ovia while pregnant but am not really a fan of their parenting app, even though I planned/tried to track milestones etc in that one. Maybe Wonder Weeks is better? muscari I haven't paid for the app yet but am considering it. I accidentally left my phone at the park the other day, and then freaked bc all his stats would be gone forever, lol. But magically, someone turned my phone in and I got it back!! I think the paid version stores the data.
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Post by pennylane on Sept 10, 2017 14:42:25 GMT -6
I'm just using Baby Tracker for keeping track of nursing and diapers. I also use Tinybeans for daily photos and jotting milestone notes. Tinybeans sends an email to the grandparents (or whoever you want) with the daily photos.
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bsouls
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Post by bsouls on Sept 10, 2017 16:16:26 GMT -6
www.thewonderweeks.comThe Wonder Weeks isn't for tracking and isn't really parenting advice. But, it lets you know what stages your baby is going through and how to help them through their early development. It's definitely worth looking into and it sort of gives you encouragement through fussy stages, because you know roughly when to expect good days and bad days.
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Sept 10, 2017 20:34:16 GMT -6
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Post by addymac on Sept 10, 2017 20:34:16 GMT -6
Did you guys pay for the wonder weeks app?? Nope. What additional features are there? No clue- but paying for it was my only option if I wanted to do the app so I was curious if it was worth it. Looks like bsouls posted the regular website- could I use that instead of the app?
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Post by muscari on Sept 11, 2017 0:13:18 GMT -6
Nope. What additional features are there? No clue- but paying for it was my only option if I wanted to do the app so I was curious if it was worth it. Looks like bsouls posted the regular website- could I use that instead of the app? I too can only get a paid version of the WW app, no free version in the Google marketplace. Hadn't thought of checking the website, good one maybe that works!
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bsouls
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Post by bsouls on Sept 11, 2017 1:08:14 GMT -6
addymac I think you have to buy the book or app - I think the website is just to sell the product, but I haven't really looked at the website in a long time. The app is the condensed version of the book and the book goes into more details. H bought me the book after I was using the app.
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Sept 11, 2017 5:02:52 GMT -6
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Post by yoshijo on Sept 11, 2017 5:02:52 GMT -6
Wonder weeks! It tells you when baby has a developmental growth spurt and when to expect fussy weeks.
I track feedings with Baby Tracker
White Noise Baby Sleep is great!
Also ovia parenting
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Post by jt2378 on Sept 11, 2017 5:09:16 GMT -6
Another for wonder weeks. I did pay for it as I didn't see a free option but it was only 1.99 so not bad
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muscari
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Post by muscari on Sept 11, 2017 6:27:00 GMT -6
When I follow the Amazon link on their website to buy the book I can only preorder it for release I December? Those of you who already have the book - tis the same book right? I guess maybe is this an updated version or such that is being released in Dec.
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Post by bsouls on Sept 11, 2017 7:41:23 GMT -6
When I follow the Amazon link on their website to buy the book I can only preorder it for release I December? Those of you who already have the book - tis the same book right? I guess maybe is this an updated version or such that is being released in Dec. I think it's a new version - I got an email the other day that it was updated. Can you find a used copy, because December would be late to get the book?
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Sept 11, 2017 8:35:28 GMT -6
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Post by cwbh928 on Sept 11, 2017 8:35:28 GMT -6
I use baby connect..it tracks- feeding, diapers, pumping, sleep, Height/weight Medical Shots Playtime Solid food And more
It even has sub categories in each to be more specific.
It also had a different views to see what you are recording. It's nice becuase I can see a pattern starting with sleep, feeding and playtime.
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Sept 11, 2017 8:36:14 GMT -6
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Post by cwbh928 on Sept 11, 2017 8:36:14 GMT -6
Oh I also recommend wonder weeks! It was nice to see milestones and when he may have a fussy period.
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Post by jexxa on Sept 11, 2017 9:15:49 GMT -6
Nope. What additional features are there? No clue- but paying for it was my only option if I wanted to do the app so I was curious if it was worth it. Looks like bsouls posted the regular website- could I use that instead of the app? Huh, maybe I did pay for it then and I just don't remember lol.
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Post by happyfeet9 on Sept 11, 2017 9:42:31 GMT -6
I use feedbaby pro. I track feedings, diapers, pumping sessions, growth, and meds for each baby. I also like that it syncs to DH's phone. I used it for DS1 and I still love it.
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Post by muscari on Sept 19, 2017 11:07:39 GMT -6
I got the WW app as well as the book (when I ordered it I realized tis originally a Dutch book and has been translated to English and ither languages - that made me smile heh). I like them!!
Does any of you signed up for the online guide? I can't quite figure out what the difference with the book is.. apart from it being digitalized?
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