When New Parents Meet Data Anxiety: An Automated Feeding Tracking Solution
To be honestwhen I first became a dadmy biggest headache every day was remembering when and how many milliliters my baby had been fedI'd jot it down in my phone's memothen later switched to pen and paper—only to lose the paperIt was absolutely heartbreaking 😭Then I found someone had created a baby feeding tracker integrated directly into Claudesyncing data via iCloudwith a beautiful dashboard—it's just amazing!
This skill is called roundspart of the open-source project breast-friend by user jaggiechu on GitHubIt's specially designed for tracking baby feedingsand the data is stored in iCloudaccessible from your phonecomputeror iPad anytimeThe coolest part is that it automatically generates chartssuch as feeding frequency trendschanges in single feeding volumessleep intervalsetc.—no need to calculate manually.
Installation is simple: just run one command.
npx skills add https://github.com/jaggiechu/breast-friend --skill roundsThen it automatically downloads and installsAfter installationyou can call it in ClaudeIf you want to experience the dashboard directly on the webuse the "Run in " button to open the interactive interface.
Main Features: RecordSyncVisualize
- Feeding Log: Left/right breastbreast milk/formulaetcwith time recorded to the minute.
- iCloud Sync: All data stored in your private cloudaccessible for family sharing.
- Interactive Dashboard: Charts show daily feeding amountfrequencysleep durationand you can switch between day/week/month views.
- Reminder Function: Set reminders for the next feeding time—never forget again.
When I used it last timeI noticed one issue—if your baby eats eight times a daylogging can be a bit tediousBut fortunatelyit supports batch adding historical recordslike backfilling data from the previous dayAlsoa little tip: you can also record diaper changes while logging feedingsso later you'll know if the baby is full (urine output is also a reference indicator).
Why I recommend this over other Apps?
There are many baby feeding apps on the marketlike GlowBaby TrackeretcBut those apps either charge fees or are full of adsPlusthe data resides on their serverswith no privacy guaranteeThis skill is based on iCloudso the data is entirely under your controland it's open-source—you can review the codeMoreoverit integrates directly into Claudeallowing you to log while chatting with AI without switching apps—super convenient.
And as a programmer dadI love the customizabilityFor exampleif you want to add a "spit-up amount" fieldyou can simply modify the Skill logic (though you need to know how to code)If you can't modify itthe default features are more than sufficient.
Usage Notes
Firstensure your iCloud login is working properly; otherwisedata won't syncSecondit's best to use a fixed unit (e.gmilliliters) when recording; otherwisecharts may be inaccurateThirdI recommend checking the dashboard every night before bed—you might spot patternslike whether the baby eats more at nightor which side is eaten lessThis information is very helpful for adjusting feeding strategies.
All in allthis feeding tracking skill has been a huge help for meturning me from a data-phobic parent into a data enthusiastSeeing my baby eating well and sleeping well gives me a lot of peace of mindIf you're a new parent tooor planning to have a babygive this tool a tryOne command to installplus a super stylish dashboard—it's definitely worth it~
Finallya reminder: breastfeeding mothers should note that this tool is only for recording; it cannot replace medical adviceIf you encounter feeding difficultiesbe sure to consult a professional!
