Short answer: The first weeks with a newborn are demanding and foggy. You don't need to keep a notebook — RaisingSmall remembers which side you fed on last, logs bottles and pumping, and tracks your milk stash including an estimate of how many days it will last. The overview is there without any counting — and on the home screen you can see it on a clear 3D diagram.
Why it feels overwhelming
Feeding itself isn't the hardest part. What tires you most is the invisible counting in your head: which side did I feed on last, am I feeding often enough, how much did I pump today, will my stash last until tomorrow? All of it in a sleep-deprived mind, in the middle of the night.
What actually matters
You don't need to track everything. A few things give you calm:
- The last side — so you start on the other one and don't have to guess.
- The feeding rhythm across the day — as a guide, not a strict rule.
- The pumping trend across days — not panic over one lower session.
- How many days the stash will last — so you plan calmly, not at the last minute.
Why your head and a notebook can't keep up
At 3 a.m. your memory won't tell you which side was last. A notebook by the bed is one more night job you'll set aside after a few days. And the storage date you "will remember" usually ends in poured-away milk. These aren't your failures — it's simply too many things at once for a tired mind.
How RaisingSmall keeps the overview — for you
The app does the tiring part for you:
- Left and right timers with last-side memory — you know at a glance where to continue.
- Logs for bottles and pumping (millilitres per side and total).
- A smart milk stash by fridge and freezer and by location (home, grandma, babysitter).
- Use-by dates, expiry alerts and an estimate of how many days the stash will last.
- Your data stays on your device, and it works offline.
As a mother and as an educator, I know that what wears people out most isn't the caring itself — it's holding everything in your head. The moment you have the overview in one place and don't have to remember anything, your mind lets go — and there's more of it left for what matters most: your child.
The most common belief
"I have to write down absolutely everything to do it right." You don't. The goal isn't a perfect record — it's a calm overview, and the app keeps that for you. Here, less really is more.
When to talk to a professional
If you're worried about your milk supply, if feeding hurts, if your baby isn't gaining weight, or you notice signs of dehydration, contact a lactation consultant, your GP or your child health clinic (in the Netherlands, the consultatiebureau). Neither the app nor an overview is a medical device.
Trusted further reading
For general, medically reviewed information on breastfeeding, see the NHS breastfeeding pages and the American Academy of Pediatrics' HealthyChildren.org. This is general guidance and doesn't replace advice from your lactation consultant or doctor.