Baby Buddy (open source)
Open-source web app for logging sleep, feeds, diapers and tummy time that you host yourself. Python and Django, BSD-2-Clause license.
- webPlatforms
Free and paid
| Needs a device | Self-hosted server (hosting steps are in docs.baby-buddy.net; not opened) |
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What the listing says
The App Store listing says: Repo tagline: helps caregivers "learn about and predict baby's needs without (as much) guess work. We have not tested this.
Listed features
- Open source with a documented API
- Data stays on a server you control
- No subscription
Worth checking
- Needs technical setup and hosting
- Community mobile apps are not official
- Not listed by the maker: export
Where to buy the (open source)
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Full specs
| Baby Buddy (open source) | |
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| Type | Baby tracker app |
| Developer | babybuddy (open source project on GitHub) |
| Platforms | web |
| What it logs or does | Tracks sleep, feedings, diaper changes and tummy time; documented API; about 30 translations; third-party integrations (Home Assistant, Alexa skill, Grafana dashboard, iOS Shortcuts); demo at demo.baby-buddy.net |
| Needs | Self-hosted server (hosting steps are in docs.baby-buddy.net; not opened) |
| Developer's claim | "Repo tagline: helps caregivers "learn about and predict baby's needs without (as much) guess work" (developer's words; no published validation found) |
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(open source): questions answered
From Baby Buddy's published specs, last checked 2026-11-02.
How much does Baby Buddy (open source) cost?
Prices and plans can change after you sign up.
What data does Baby Buddy (open source) collect?
HIPAA doesn't cover baby tracker apps (HHS). The FTC Health Breach Notification Rule applies to apps that hold health data. The App Store privacy label is self-reported by the developer, and subscription prices can change after you sign up.
Does Baby Buddy (open source) predict sleep?
The developer says: "Repo tagline: helps caregivers "learn about and predict baby's needs without (as much) guess work". Sleep-prediction and outcome claims are shown only in the developer's own words.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
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Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-02. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.