Why you need a daily log for your twins

Why you need a daily log for your twins

From Dad's Guide to Twins by Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

October 29, 2025 · 8 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of maintaining a daily log for tracking the care of twins amidst the challenges of sleep deprivation.

Let’s be honest: even if you think you have an excellent memory, the combination of sleep deprivation and caring for two babies will quickly prove you wrong. Those early weeks with twins at home create a perfect storm of exhaustion that makes even the simplest details slip away. Here’s the reality: you’re responsible for keeping two little humans alive and thriving, but your brain feels like it’s running on fumes. That’s where logging becomes your lifeline. Why You Need to Track Everything In those first weeks, you’ll find yourself asking: Which baby ate last, and when? Who had the messy diaper an hour ago? How long have they been napping? When is the next feeding due? Did we give them their medication today? Without a system to track these details, you’ll spend precious energy trying to remember information your tired brain simply can’t hold onto reliably. The Simple Solution: Write It All Down The rule is beautifully straightforward: Just fed a baby? Write it down. Just changed a diaper? Write it down. Put them down for a nap? Write it down. Gave medication? Write it down. Choose Your Logging Method The best logging system is the…

Topics covered

  • daily log
  • twins
  • parenting
  • sleep deprivation

Keywords

  • tracking
  • feeding schedule
  • diaper changes
  • napping

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Mobile Apps, Baby Tracker, Glow Baby, Excel, Google Sheets, Google Docs

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