This free printable newborn baby log is the perfect solution to keep track of how often baby is eating, how many diapers baby has used, and what their overall mood is for the day. Check out the printable below to download and start using today!
The first few weeks home with a new baby is often a complete blur of snuggles, cute photo ops, spit ups, family visiting, diaper blowouts, catching some snoozes when you can… It is one of my favorite stages of having a baby, but it can sure get real crazy REAL FAST.
One of my favorite ways to handle all the busyness while keeping some sort of a daily baby routine is to use this printable carelog. This baby tracking log takes all the guesswork out of when the baby has done what.
Most of the time when an infant is a bit older, a baby log isn’t always necessary. But I ALWAYS end up using one when my little one’s are first born and for the first few weeks. This baby log is a part of my minimalist newborn essentials checklist, as it does not take up any room to use and helps our daily routine SO MUCH.
It’s just so much easier and less stressful to have something written down for you or relatives to refer to. Then you don’t have an ‘UH-OH’ moment of how long baby has been sleeping… Or how long since baby nursed last. (Because we all know how sleepy newborns are when they first arrive!)
What is included in the free printable newborn baby log
Dedicated sections to note all the important events that take place throughout baby’s daily routine like:
- When baby ate last and how much
- Times that his/her diaper was changed and what it was
- Track sleep patterns with the baby sleep log included
- Daily activities that baby enjoyed
- Space to list any medications that baby may have been given throughout the day
- BONUS SECTION: A space to include any special memories that may have happened that day and you want to remember. (Like baby meeting grandparents for first time, first bath, went to see big bro’s baseball game, etc. This is my favorite section!)
There are a variety of prompts for each section so every important detail is remembered, and it accommodates each family’s individual journey.
Baby Feeding Log
Whether you are breastfeeding your baby, formula feeding, exclusively pumping (or a combination) — There is space for each option.
Keep track of which side baby last nursed on, what time you pumped, or how many ounces of formula baby ate!
Diaper Change Log
The diaper change log is a simple way to keep track of how many dirty diapers that baby has throughout the day.
Write in the time and include what type of dirty diaper it was (just wet, BM, both). You can also put down what type/color baby’s poop is… The record keeping options are endless, ha! 😉
Baby Sleep Log
Write in when your newborn went to sleep and what time he/she woke up in the baby sleep log section.
This space is perfect for planning a day out with baby – simply look back a few days to see his/her sleep patterns (if there are any yet!)
Daily Activities
Keep track and record all the special moments you share with baby. This section is also great for making sure baby gets tummy time for the day, or outside fresh air on a certain day, etc.
Medication
If your little one comes down with a cold, use this area to write in the type of medication and time it was given.
I don’t know if you’re anything like me but if someone tells me a time… I HAVE to write it down somewhere otherwise I am second guessing it within 5 minutes! This space is ideal for people like me. 😉
“I Want to Remember…” Section
You’ll hear the saying “it goes by way too fast” a million times when baby arrives, and boy is it so true.
I used to think, “I’ll never forget the way my son giggles at 8 months, or my daughter’s reaction to the first time visiting the zoo.”
And thankfully the big, memorable moments are never forgotten… But the simple, little things are sometimes harder to remember. (And momma, you know as well as I do that those little things are JUST as important as the big moments!)
Use this section to remember the small but special moments that happen throughout your day with baby. Then store these pages in your baby’s memory book so you can look back and enjoy for years to come!
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How to use the newborn baby log
The beauty of this tracker is you can really adapt it to whatever need you and your family have in this season of life. It is a great addition to a minimalist newborn essentials inventory, as it doesn’t require any preparation and is simple to use.
If you are just bringing home your infant, this baby log is a great tool to use to make sure that nothing is forgotten throughout the day. Simply use a fresh page each day and input the date in the top right corner.
I recommend saving the pages so you have something to reference if you have a question about baby’s recent change in sleeping, eating, etc. (It is also great to take with you to the pediatrician!)
Not for just at home – great for daycare use too!
This baby log tracker is an awesome way to keep tabs on baby’s day if they are at daycare. All changes in baby’s routine are recorded with the baby log so nothing is missed and everyone can give baby the care that he/she needs.
Final Thoughts
This free printable newborn baby log is a perfect solution to the blurry days of early motherhood. Baby’s daily routine is completely monitored with this tracker so that nothing is missed and it relieves stress on everyone else! This baby care log is a great addition to a minimalist newborn essentials inventory.
Let me know below how you use the baby log tracker, and be sure to tag me on Instagram if you have a picture with an example.
Thank you for stopping by – I hope you have a GREAT week ahead!
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