Digital babies: Tracking breastfeeding and diaper changes on an iPhone

For all you moms who nursed, do you remember those early days with a newborn when you were trying to keep track of when the baby last ate? How long? And on which boob? I still have my old Mead notebook so I can someday illustrate to my kids the madness that ensued in those post-delivery days.

And then there was the diaper changing where we'd find ourselves beginning to talk about all things poop. Color? Texture? Frequency?

Those were good times, no?

But now that so much in daily life has gone digital, why shouldn't tracking bowel movements and breastfeeding?

Beth over at Techmamas just posted about an awesome new iPhone application where new moms can keep tabs on breastfeeding with a few simple moves on the screen. Of course, nothing is wrong with pen to paper but when you're out and about, you know you'll always have your cell phone on you. The application sells for US$9.99.




Now, since we know that not all moms breastfeed, the above application may not be of interest. But check out this one: it keeps track of diaper changes. Along with the texture of poops (e.g., tarlike, seedy, soft) it also has color samples...now that's detail. You can also add a little note about the day's, er, diapering events. The application isn't available yet but will sell for US$2.99.

Again, totally up for simplicity in life. But if you have an iPhone and a newborn, these apps seems like a must.

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