Until you are sure your newborn is gaining weight appropriately, it may be helpful to use the pages of The Illustrated Nursery Notebook™ as a simple chart to record daily feedings and to check off diaper counts. Also, you can make note of what you have been eating on the Notebook pages if you find baby to be gassy or fussy, often a sign that something you ate made its way into your breastmilk and baby's tummy. (Remember: DO NOT make any changes to your diet without speaking first with your doctor!) Charting will also help you quickly detect any breastfeeding problems that might require the assistance of a lactation consultant. It's easier to get help when you have all the facts. Particularly when exclusively breastfeeding multiples, keeping a breastfeeding diary helps you not only evaluate your babies' feeding patterns and styles, but it also helps you stay sane. Whether feeding mutliples or a singleton, keeping a detailed chart of baby's habits and needs is the first step in getting to know your new baby!