About
DairyBar is a purpose-built breast milk inventory tracking app designed for breastfeeding and pumping parents. Created by a mom who once managed her stash in a spreadsheet, DairyBar replaces manual tracking with a clean, intuitive mobile experience available on both iOS and Android. The app allows users to log pumped milk stored across multiple locations — fridge, freezer, or deep freeze — and automatically calculates total volume, estimates how long the supply will last, and tracks expiration using both 'Best By' and 'Use By' dates based on La Leche League guidelines. Users can easily toggle between date views and swipe to mark milk as used or delete entries. One standout feature is caregiver sharing: parents can invite partners, nannies, or family members directly from the app so everyone stays informed about the current stash. For those who donate milk, a donation tracking mode can be enabled in settings, with dedicated stats to show total donated volume. DairyBar is ideal for exclusively pumping parents, working moms returning to the office, or anyone managing a significant freezer stash. Its stats page gives a comprehensive overview of pumping output and storage history, making it a practical companion throughout the breastfeeding journey.
Key Features
- Multi-Location Inventory Tracking: Log and monitor breast milk stored in the fridge, freezer, or deep freeze all in one place.
- Best By & Use By Date Guidance: Follows La Leche League guidelines to display both Best By and Use By dates, togglable per entry.
- Caregiver Sharing: Invite unlimited caregivers via email so partners, nannies, or family members can view and manage the stash.
- Milk Donation Tracking: Enable donation mode in settings to log donated milk and see total donation stats on your Stats page.
- Supply Stats & Estimates: View total milk pumped, estimated feeding duration, and a full history of your pumping output.
Use Cases
- Exclusively pumping parents managing a large freezer stash who need to track volume, location, and expiration dates.
- Working mothers returning to the office who want to ensure caregivers always know how much milk is available.
- Parents who donate excess breast milk and want to track the total amount donated over time.
- Families with multiple caregivers (partners, nannies, grandparents) who all need real-time access to the current milk inventory.
- New parents transitioning from manual spreadsheet tracking to a mobile-friendly, automated system.
Pros
- Purpose-Built for Pumping Parents: Specifically designed for the real-world needs of breastfeeding and pumping parents, replacing error-prone spreadsheets.
- Caregiver Collaboration: Multi-caregiver access ensures everyone caring for the baby stays up to date on available milk supply.
- Evidence-Based Date Tracking: Uses La Leche League guidelines for expiration dates, giving parents confidence in milk safety.
Cons
- Niche Use Case: Highly specialized for breastfeeding parents, limiting its appeal outside that specific audience.
- No Smart Device Integration: Does not integrate with smart breast pumps or wearable devices for automatic milk volume logging.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DairyBar?
DairyBar is a mobile app for keeping an inventory of pumped and stored breast milk. It tracks storage location, calculates totals, estimates feeding duration, and helps manage expiration dates.
What is the difference between 'Best By' and 'Use By' dates?
Following La Leche League guidelines, 'Best By' is the ideal date to use the milk, while 'Use By' is the last day the milk would likely be safe to consume.
Can I share my milk stash with another caregiver?
Yes. From the Caregivers page in the menu, you can invite as many caregivers as you'd like by entering their name and email. They'll receive an invitation to access your stash.
How do I mark milk as used or delete it?
Simply swipe left on any milk entry to reveal buttons for marking it as used or deleting it entirely.
Does DairyBar support milk donation tracking?
Yes. Enable the 'I want to mark milk as Donated' option in Settings, and a Donate button will appear when you swipe left on any milk entry. Your Stats page will also show total donated volume.
