As a new mom, I found myself keeping track of my child's daily formula, breastfeeding, diapering and other notes on whatever note pads were available. After a few weeks, I decided that the notes came in handy when my child would visit the pediatrician and they also helped us see shifts in his sleeping and eating habits. The purpose of this journal is for parents and caretakers to keep up with the items they would like to follow. It is not necessary to keep up with all of the columns, but they are provided for your convenience if you decide to use them.