Free tool · For new families
Newborn Feeding & Diaper Log
One tap for each feed, wet diaper and BM diaper. The log counts the last 24 hours and prints them next to what the American Academy of Pediatrics describes for that day of your baby’s life, so you have something concrete to bring to a checkup.
- Free
- No signup or email
- Works right on this page
- Nothing you enter is sent anywhere; saving is your choice
If you are worried about your baby, call your pediatrician. This log counts what you tap. It never decides whether your baby is eating enough; that is your pediatrician’s call.
What to log and why
In the first days, pediatricians often ask how many times the baby fed and how many wet and BM diapers there were. Those numbers are hard to remember at 3 a.m. The log keeps them for you: tap Add a feed, Add a diaper change or Add a BM diaper as it happens; once you have logged one, the button says Add another. For feeds you can add the side, a bottle, or the minutes. If you forgot to tap, type the time and the entry is placed at that time.
The AAP’s day-by-day description
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ parent site describes six signs that a breastfed newborn is well fed. The ones about feeds and diapers are:
| Days of life | What the AAP page says |
|---|---|
| Every day | Nurse “at least 8 to 12 times every 24 hours.” |
| Days 1–2 | “1 or 2 bowel movements per day on days 1 and 2, with blackish, tarry stools.” |
| Days 3–4 | “At least two stools that are beginning to appear greenish to yellow on days 3 and 4.” |
| Days 5–7 | “6 or more wet diapers per day, with nearly colorless or pale yellow urine, by 5 to 7 days old,” and stools “yellow and loose, with small curds,” at least 3 to 4 a day. |
The same page lists weight checks and how settled the baby seems between feeds, which a log cannot measure. That is why the checkup matters: the AAP says to schedule it no more than 48 hours after hospital discharge.
Reading your totals with your provider
The log shows your count beside the source’s words for your baby’s day of life. It does not color anything red or green and does not say whether a number is enough. Babies vary, counts depend on when you started logging, and only your pediatrician can put the numbers together with your baby’s weight and how they look. Use the totals as a starting point for that conversation.
The AAP figures describe breastfed newborns. If you choose formula, the log keeps counting but leaves those figures out; ask your pediatrician what to expect.
Printing a sheet for a checkup
Press Print to get the totals, every entry with its time, and two lines for your questions. Nothing is sent anywhere: the log is in this open page, so save a copy on this device or print it before you close the page. If you try to leave with entries in the log, your browser will ask first.
Questions people ask
Is my baby eating enough?
That is a question for your pediatrician. This page shows your counts next to the AAP’s published description so you have something concrete to discuss.
Does the tool decide if something is wrong?
No. It only counts and shows the source’s description beside your count; it never gives a verdict.
How many wet diapers should a newborn have?
For breastfed newborns, the AAP’s parent site describes 6 or more wet diapers a day by 5 to 7 days old. Your pediatrician tells you what to expect for your baby.
Is my log stored anywhere?
Only if you choose. Nothing is sent anywhere. It stays in your browser until you print or close the page, unless you press “Save on this device,” which keeps a copy in your own browser.
Sources
- American Academy of Pediatrics, HealthyChildren.org. How to Tell if Your Breastfed Baby is Getting Enough Milk. Last updated January 13, 2025. Checked October 9, 2026.
- Birth & Baby University. The Newborn Care 101 information page (linked above). Checked October 9, 2026.