How to Log Feeds, Nappies and Sleep for Multiple Babies (Without Losing Your Mind)

When you're caring for twins, triplets or more, the early days can feel like a constant cycle of feeding, changing, settling, and just trying to remember who did what when. Keeping track of it all isn’t just helpful, it can be essential.

Whether you're recovering from birth, navigating NICU transitions, or juggling midnight wake-ups, having a reliable way to log feeds, nappies, and sleep can help you spot patterns, communicate with healthcare providers, and share the mental load.

Here's some ideas of how to track it all without losing your mind.

Why bother bracking?

Tracking your babies’ routines helps you:

• Make sure everyone’s getting enough feeds

• Spot early signs of illness or feeding issues amidst the newborn chaos

• Coordinate care with partners, family or support workers

• Feel more confident and in control (even when sleep-deprived)

And let’s be honest, when someone asks “When did Baby B last feed?” at 3am, you won’t want to rely on your memory.

Option 1: Good old pen and paper

Pros:

• Simple, low-tech, doesn’t run out of battery

• Easy to pass between caregivers

• You can jot down extras like medications or moods

What to log:

• Feeds: Time, type (breast/bottle/formula), amount (if bottle)

• Nappies: Wet, dirty, both (note colour/consistency for newborns if needed)

• Sleep: Start and end times, where they slept (e.g. bassinet, contact nap)

• Extras: Medications, tummy time, notes for health professionals or Plunket

Tip:

Create a reusable template for each baby. Use initials, colour-coded pens, or stickers to quickly tell them apart.

Option 2: Use a multiples-friendly app

If you prefer something digital, there are several apps designed for parents of multiples:

• Huckleberry – Great for tracking sleep and feeds; can track multiple children

• Baby Connect – Shareable between caregivers; tracks almost everything

• Talli Baby – Offers a button system and app that works well for twins/triplets

• Nara Baby – Clean interface, great for logging detailed routines

Pros:

• Syncs between multiple devices

• Can generate reports or charts

• Some offer sleep predictions or reminders

Watch out:

• Requires setup (and sometimes a subscription)

• Not everyone is keen on staring at a screen at 3am

Option 3: Whiteboard or wall chart

A large magnetic whiteboard on the fridge or wall can be a great visual cue for the whole household.

Pros:

• Easy to glance at

• Great for shift-based care (e.g. NICU-style home setup)

• Encourages shared responsibility

Ideas:

• Columns for each baby, and rows for time slots (every 3–4 hours)

• Use magnets, erasable markers, or sticky notes

• Add a “who’s on duty” or “who last slept” section to manage caregivers too!

Keeping it manageable: Real-life tips

• Pick ONE system and stick with it for at least a week, don’t try to do paper and app and whiteboard unless it helps you

• Assign a “lead tracker” per shift, especially if both parents are helping overnight

• Review at the end of the day (or once in 24 hours) to look for any red flags or changes

• Keep it near where you feed/change, so it’s easy to update in the moment

Remember: You don't have to track everything forever

It’s OK to let go of tracking once things feel more predictable, or to keep it up just for one baby who’s struggling with weight or reflux. The goal is peace of mind, not perfection.

Logging feeds, nappies and sleep with multiple babies isn’t just about numbers, it’s about creating a rhythm that helps you feel more in control during a beautifully chaotic season.

Whether you love charts or hate them, find a system that works for your family, and give yourself credit for keeping so many little people cared for, every single day.

You’re doing a phenomenal job - even if you haven’t had a hot coffee in three days.