Milkstop

Is Milkstop really free, or is there a subscription paywall later?

Milkstop is completely free for your entire household. There are no paid subscription tiers, feature paywalls, or trial expirations. You receive full, unlimited access to multi-caregiver syncing, breastfeeding guidance, 24-hour summary charts, and growth tracking from your first login.

Why is Milkstop free, and what's the catch?

There is no catch. Milkstop was created by parents frustrated by expensive subscription paywalls ($10–$15/month) on essential infant care tools. Because Milkstop is built on modern low cost edge architecture, running costs are minimal, allowing us to keep it 100% free for families forever without selling your data.

Do you sell or share my baby's feeding and routine data?

Never. We do not sell, rent, monetise, or broker your family's care logs, nappy records, or growth measurements to advertisers or third-party data brokers. Your records are strictly isolated to your private household, encrypted in transit and at rest, and governed by the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and Google API Services User Data Policy requirements.

Can my partner, grandparents, or babysitter log feeds on their own phones?

Yes. You can invite partners, family members, or night caregivers by sharing a private 10-character household invite code. Caregivers authenticate securely using Google or passwordless email verification. Every feed, bottle, expression, and nappy change syncs across all connected devices in real time, so everyone stays informed without waking each other up to ask when baby last ate.

Does Milkstop support breastfeeding latch scoring (Scores A–F)?

Yes. Milkstop integrates the breastfeeding scoring framework from the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Rather than guessing milk transfer volume at the breast, you log observable cues such as latch firmness, swallowing rhythm, and feed duration. For a complete guide to the framework, explore our Breastfeeding Scoring Guide.

Does Milkstop offer functionality to track newborn hydration?

Yes. Milkstop offers dedicated functionality to track newborn hydration. Caregivers can log wet and dirty nappies with 1 tap, track stool consistency and colour transitions, and monitor rolling 24-hour hydration tallies. For daily observational benchmarks and reference, explore our Newborn Nappy & Hydration Guide.

Is Milkstop on the App Store or Google Play, and how do I install it?

Milkstop is a Progressive Web App (PWA) that installs directly from your mobile browser in seconds without visiting an app store. On iPhone, open Milkstop in Safari, tap the Share icon, and select Add to Home Screen. On Android, open Milkstop in Chrome and tap Install or Add to Home screen. It works full-screen with offline support.

Can I log feeds and nappy changes without an active internet connection?

Yes. Milkstop is built as a Progressive Web App (PWA) with local-first offline persistence. If you have spotty mobile reception or your nursery Wi-Fi disconnects at 3:00 AM, your logs save instantly to your device. The moment your phone reconnects to the internet, your saved entries automatically sync to your household in the background.

Can I review past records and export my baby's data?

Yes. Milkstop organises your feeds, expressions, nappies, and growth measurements into daily summary charts and a chronological care table. You can review rolling 24-hour totals, monitor routines across days or weeks, and export your household data whenever you need a personal copy or record.