Setting Up a Feeding Tracker

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create custom activity types to track feeding for your caree. This is a practical example that demonstrates CareKeeper's flexible tracking system.

What You'll Learn

• How to create activity types
• How to enable quantity tracking
• How to use quantity units
• How to track your first activity
• How to use the watch app for quick tracking

Prerequisites

• You have created a caree to track for

Scenario

You're tracking feeding for a baby. You may want to record things like: - Bottle feeding with quantity in ounces - Nursing (left/right side) - Solid foods

This tutorial will focus on the bottle feeding setup.

Approach 1: Simple Setup (One Activity Type)

Best for: Primary use on iPhone where typing is easy

Setup

Create a single "Bottle" activity type with quantity enabled.

Logging an Activity

Use the notes field to specify the type: - "Formula" - "Pumped milk" - "Donor milk"

Pros & Cons

Pros: - Simple, minimal setup - All feeding in one list - Quick to set up

Cons: - Requires typing when using Apple Watch - Can't quickly see breakdown by type - Since notes are not a required field, its easy to forget - ...but you can always edit to add them later on either the phone or watch

Approach 2: Granular Setup (Multiple Activity Types)

Best for: Apple Watch usage or wanting type-specific analytics

Setup

Create separate activity types for each feeding type: - Bottle - Formula (with quantity) - Bottle - Pumped (with quantity) - Bottle - Frozen (with quantity)

Logging an Activity

Just tap the appropriate activity type and enter quantity - no typing needed!

Pros & Cons

Pros: - Works well on Apple Watch - no typing required - Easy to see breakdown (5 formula, 3 fresh, 2 frozen today) - Forces you to specify type (can't forget) - Can set different default quantities per type

Cons: - More initial setup - More activity types to scroll through - Slightly more taps on iPhone -

Hybrid Approach

You can combine both: - Use granular types for most common actions - Add a "Bottle - Other" with notes for rare cases

Track from Apple Watch

The watch app makes tracking even faster:

1. Open CareKeeper on your Apple Watch
2. Tap on your caree
3. Tap Track
4. You'll see all activity types as large buttons

Quick Track (No Quantity)

For activity types without quantity: 1. Tap the activity type button (e.g., "Solids") 2. Tap "Save". 3. You'll see a confirmation checkmark

Track with Quantity

For activity types with quantity: 1. Tap the activity type button (e.g., "Bottle") 2. Use the Digital Crown to adjust the quantity 3. Turn clockwise to increase, counterclockwise to decrease 4. Tap Save or press the crown

Digital Crown Tips

• Spin faster for larger jumps
• Spin slowly for precise adjustments
• The current value is shown prominently

Viewing Activity History

To see all activities for a caree:

1. Open the caree detail view
2. Scroll to "Recent Activities"
3. Tap See All Activities to view complete history

Activity List Features

• Filter by type: Tap the filter button to show only specific activity types
• Details: Tap an activity to see and/or edit full details and notes

Reordering Activity Types

Put your most-used activity types at the top:

1. Tap Edit in the Activity Types section
2. Drag the ☰ handle to reorder
3. Tap Done

[SCREENSHOT: Reordering activity types]

Watch App Order

The order you set on iPhone is reflected on your watch, so put frequently-used types at the top for quick access.

What's Next?

Now you know how to: - ✅ Create custom activity types - ✅ Configure quantity tracking - ✅ Track activities on iPhone and watch - ✅ View activity history

Learn More

• Create custom activity types - Learn about location tracking and advanced options
• Share with other caregivers - Collaborate with family, partners, or care providers
• Export your data - Get your tracking data out of CareKeeper

Troubleshooting

"Activity Type Not Showing on Watch"

• Open the CareKeeper watch app and wait a few seconds for sync
• Try force-quitting and reopening the watch app
• Check that your watch is connected to your iPhone

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Tutorials Complete! You're now ready to explore CareKeeper on your own. Check out the How-To Guides for specific tasks.