NICUTracker — Free NICU Baby Tracker App for Preemie Parents
The Free App NICU Parents Trust to Track Their Baby's Journey
NICUTracker is a free NICU baby tracking app built by NICU parents, for NICU parents. Track your premature baby's daily progress, prepare for rounds, and monitor discharge readiness — all in one private, beautiful app. No ads, no cost, no premium tiers.
NICU Tracker Features
Weight Tracking & Fenton Growth Charts
Track your NICU baby's daily weight with interactive Fenton growth percentile charts designed specifically for premature babies. See grams-per-day trends and monitor your preemie's growth trajectory at a glance. Fenton charts are the gold standard for preterm infant growth assessment.
Feed Tracking for NICU Babies
Log every NICU feed — NG/OG tube, bottle, or breast. Track PO percentages, volumes, and feed tolerance to share during daily rounds with your neonatologist and care team.
Apnea, Bradycardia & Desaturation (A/B/D) Event Log
Record apnea, bradycardia, and desaturation events with severity levels and interventions required. See event-free day streaks to track your baby's progress toward NICU discharge.
NICU Medication Tracker
Track every medication with dose, route, frequency, and active or discontinued status. Common NICU medications auto-complete with categories and color coding for easy reference.
Discharge Readiness Tracker
NICUTracker's unique discharge readiness tracker auto-monitors key NICU discharge criteria — weight gain trends, PO feed percentage, event-free days, and respiratory status. Add custom criteria like car seat test, hearing screen, and circumcision. No other NICU app offers automatic discharge readiness tracking.
Pumping Log for NICU Moms
Track every pumping session with time, duration, and volume. View daily and weekly totals, trends, and milk stash tracking to monitor your supply while your baby is in the NICU.
Trends & PDF Export
Beautiful charts showing your NICU baby's progress over time. Export detailed PDF reports to share with your care team, family members, or pediatrician after discharge.
Real-Time Sync for Both Parents
Changes sync instantly between both parents' phones. Log a feed at the hospital and your partner sees it at home — no refresh needed. Perfect for NICU families where parents take shifts visiting their baby.
Multiple Baby Support — Twins & Multiples
Track twins, triplets, or more with easy one-tap profile switching. Each NICU baby has their own complete data set including Fenton growth charts, feed logs, medication lists, and discharge tracking.
NICU Parent Guide — 60+ Medical Terms Explained
A searchable glossary of 60+ NICU medical terms explained in plain language. Understand monitors, feeding stages, breathing support levels (CPAP, high-flow, nasal cannula, ventilator), and your care team roles.
Questions for NICU Rounds
Write down questions the night before so you never forget what to ask during NICU rounds. Mark them answered and build a history of your baby's care decisions.
Milestones & Firsts
Celebrate every NICU milestone — first bath, off CPAP, first bottle feed, kangaroo care, moving to an open crib, and more. Choose from 40+ presets or add your own custom milestones.
How NICUTracker Works
Step 1: Add your baby. Enter name, birth date, and gestational age. NICUTracker supports twins and multiples with easy profile switching.
Step 2: Track daily progress. Quick-add weight, feeds, diapers, events, vitals, and medications. Everything auto-organizes by day.
Step 3: See the big picture. Fenton growth charts, trend lines, discharge progress, and exportable PDF reports — all updating in real time.
What NICU Parents Say About NICUTracker
"I used to scribble weights on napkins. Now I pull up the growth chart on my phone during rounds and actually know what questions to ask. The neonatologist was impressed." — Michelle R., 28-weeker mom, 94 days in NICU
"The discharge tracker kept me sane. Instead of asking 'when can we go home?' every day, I could see the real progress. Checking off that car seat test was the best feeling." — David K., Twin dad, 67 days in NICU
"My husband works during the day and I visit at night. We both log in NICUTracker so we're always on the same page. I can see exactly what happened during his visit." — Sarah T., 26-weeker mom, 112 days in NICU
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NICUTracker really free?
Yes, 100% free — no premium tiers, no ads, no hidden costs. Every NICU parent deserves great tools, regardless of budget. You can try demo mode without creating an account.
Is my baby's NICU data private and secure?
Absolutely. Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest. NICUTracker never sells or shares your information. You own your data — export or delete anytime.
Can I track twins or multiples?
Yes! Add as many babies as you need with easy one-tap profile switching. Each baby gets their own complete data set including growth charts, feeds, meds, and discharge tracking.
Can both parents use NICUTracker?
Yes. Data syncs across devices in real time. Both parents log in from their own phones and see the same data instantly.
What is the discharge readiness tracker?
A customizable checklist of NICU discharge criteria. Some items auto-detect from your tracked data (weight gain, PO feeds, event-free days), while others are manual checkboxes. You can add custom criteria.
Does NICUTracker have Fenton growth charts?
Yes, NICUTracker includes built-in Fenton growth percentile charts for premature babies, automatically plotting your baby's weight against expected curves for their gestational age.
Start tracking your NICU baby's journey today — completely free.
NICU Parent Resources — NICUTracker Blog
A comprehensive guide for NICU parents on what to track daily — weight, feeds, diapers, A/B/D events, medications, vitals, and discharge readiness. Learn how tracking helps you prepare for rounds and advocate for your baby.
Learn what Fenton growth charts are, how they differ from standard WHO growth charts, and why they matter for tracking your premature baby's growth in the NICU. Includes how to read percentiles and what the numbers mean.
A complete guide to NICU discharge criteria — weight gain, feeding milestones, event-free days, temperature regulation, car seat test, and more. Learn what doctors look for before sending your baby home.
Learn how to make the most of daily NICU rounds. Tips for preparing questions, understanding medical updates, tracking your baby's progress, and advocating for your preemie during care team discussions.
A practical guide to pumping breast milk for your NICU baby. Covers how often to pump, establishing supply, power pumping, storage guidelines, and tracking tips to maintain production during a long NICU stay.
Understand what apnea, bradycardia, and desaturation (A/B/D) events are, why they happen in premature babies, how the NICU team responds, and why tracking event-free days matters for discharge.
Learn about kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact) in the NICU — its proven benefits for premature babies, how to do it safely, when to start, and how it helps with bonding, temperature regulation, and breastfeeding.
A comprehensive glossary of NICU terms, abbreviations, and medical jargon explained in plain language for parents. From CPAP and TPN to corrected age and PO feeds.
Practical strategies for managing the emotional toll of having a baby in the NICU. Covers NICU-specific anxiety triggers, when feelings are normal vs. when to seek help, and coping techniques.
A guide to developmental milestones for premature babies using corrected age. Covers motor skills, social development, feeding milestones, and what to watch for from NICU to the first year.
Read more on the NICUTracker Blog →