Baby Buddy

Baby Buddy is a self-hosted web application designed for caregivers to track infant activities and needs. The software provides a centralized dashboard to record and monitor daily routines, reducing the need for manual guesswork when predicting a baby's requirements. By digitizing the logging process, it allows caregivers to identify patterns in a child's behavior and maintain a consistent record of care.

Deployed as a server-based application, it allows multiple users to input data from any browser. It is primarily used by parents and caregivers to maintain a digital log of a child's growth and habits over time. The system is designed to be accessible across different devices, ensuring that anyone caring for the infant can update the logs in real time from various locations within a home network.

Key features

• Tracking for sleep and feeding schedules
• Logging for diaper changes
• Monitoring for tummy time
• Multi-language support with translations for over 25 languages
• User-specific settings for language and preferences
• Integration capabilities via an API for external hardware and software
• Support for multiple user accounts

Built with Python and the Django framework, the application is designed for flexibility and extensibility. The availability of an API allows for integration with smart home ecosystems like Home Assistant and custom hardware projects such as physical keypads or remote controls. These integrations enable caregivers to log events without needing to open a web browser. Additionally, the project supports a community-developed Android application to facilitate mobile data entry for those who prefer a native app experience over a web interface.

Because it is self-hosted, the software ensures that sensitive family data remains under the control of the user. The application is intended for parents and guardians who want a private, customizable system for managing infant care data without relying on external cloud services.