Baby Buddy

Self-Hosted

Open-source self-hosted baby activity tracker for parents

Overview

Baby Buddy is an open-source self-hosted tool for parents to track their baby’s daily activities—including feedings (breast/bottle), sleep cycles, diaper changes, milestones, and growth metrics. It supports multiple children with personalized profiles, offers a responsive mobile UI for on-the-go use, and lets users export data as CSV for backups or healthcare sharing. Deployment is straightforward via Docker (one-click setup) or Django-based installation on Python-supporting servers, ensuring full data privacy as all information stays local.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  baby_buddy:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: baby-buddy
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Track core baby activities (feedings, sleep, diapers, milestones)
Multi-child support with customizable profiles
Docker deployment + CSV data export options

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Baby Buddy hard to install?

Installation is simple with Docker (using a single docker-compose command) or via Django for Python-savvy users. Docker is recommended for most, as it handles dependencies automatically without manual setup.

? Is it a good alternative to Baby Connect?

Yes—it provides core tracking features (feedings, sleep, etc.) with full data control and no costs. However, it lacks some of Baby Connect’s extras like doctor visit logs or cross-platform native apps.

? Is it completely free?

Absolutely—Baby Buddy is open-source under the MIT License, so it’s free to use, modify, and self-host with no hidden charges or premium tiers.

Top Alternatives

Baby Connect Search Google

Glow Baby Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Miscellaneous

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full data privacy (self-hosted, no cloud uploads)
⊕ No subscription fees or hidden costs
⊕ Responsive UI optimized for mobile use

Cons

⊖ Requires basic Docker or server setup knowledge
⊖ No native mobile app (relies on web-based UI)
⊖ Fewer advanced features than SaaS alternatives like Baby Connect