Switching from Huckleberry: How to move your data

You don't have to start your log over when you switch apps. Huckleberry lets you export your tracking history as a CSV file, and Milk Diary can import that file for free. Your feeds, pumping sessions and diapers come with you, so your daily totals and trends pick up where you left off.

This guide walks through exporting from Huckleberry, importing into Milk Diary, and what does and doesn't come across.

The short version

1. In Huckleberry, tap your child's profile, then Export tracking data as CSV. Huckleberry emails you a download link.
2. Save the CSV to the Files app on your iPhone.
3. In Milk Diary, go to Settings, then Import data under Data and Privacy, and choose Huckleberry.
4. Pick mL or oz, then choose the file. Milk Diary shows how many feeds, pumping sessions and diapers it brought in.

Why parents move from Huckleberry

Huckleberry is a sleep-first baby tracker with a strong free version, and if naps are your biggest challenge it's a great choice. Parents usually move to Milk Diary when feeding is where they want the most help:

• Pumping and a milk stash. Milk Diary tracks your fridge and freezer stash with expiration dates, and lets you take a bottle out of your stash when you feed it.
• Combo feeding. Log breast milk and formula in the same bottle, and see how much of your baby's intake is breast milk.
• Daily feeding goals that count nursing, pumping and bottles, developed with an IBCLC.
• No account. Your data stays on your device and in your own iCloud.

Huckleberry does things Milk Diary doesn't: sleep tracking and SweetSpot nap predictions, solids, an Android app and an Apple Watch app. Some families use Huckleberry for sleep and Milk Diary for feeding. Read our Huckleberry review for a full comparison.

How to export your data from Huckleberry

1. Open Huckleberry and tap your child's profile icon.
2. Scroll down and tap Export tracking data as CSV.
3. Tap Got it! Email it. Huckleberry emails a download link to the address on your account.
4. Open the email on your iPhone and tap the link. If it isn't in your inbox, check your spam folder.
5. Save the file to the Files app. In Safari, tap Download and the CSV lands in your Downloads folder.

Don't open and re-save the file in Numbers, Excel or Google Sheets first. Spreadsheet apps can change how dates are written, and Milk Diary may not be able to read them.

How to import your Huckleberry data into Milk Diary

1. Open Milk Diary and go to Settings.
2. Under Data and Privacy, tap Import data, then choose Huckleberry.
3. Choose a unit. Pick milliliters (mL) or fluid ounces (oz). Amounts from Huckleberry are converted to the unit you pick.
4. Tap Continue, then choose the CSV you saved from Huckleberry.
5. Check the summary. Milk Diary shows how many pumping sessions, nursing sessions, bottle feeds and diaper entries it imported, and how many rows it skipped.
6. Tap Done.

New to Milk Diary? When you first set up the app, you will be offered to import your history as one of the setup steps.

Your export file is read on your iPhone only. It's never uploaded to us, and Milk Diary has no servers to send it to.

Import your Huckleberry file only once. Importing the same file again adds every entry a second time.

What comes across and what doesn't

These come across:

• Bottle feeds, with the amount and whether it was breast milk or formula
• Nursing sessions, with the time on each side
• Pumping sessions, with the amount from each side and how long you pumped
• Diapers, as wet, dirty or both, with the size you logged

These don't:

• Sleep, solids, growth, medicine and other activities. Milk Diary focuses on feeds, pumping and diapers.
• Notes on your entries.
• Bottle feeds without an amount.

A few details to know:

• The last side of a nursing session. Huckleberry's export doesn't say which side a feed ended on, so a feed on both sides comes in as ending on the left.
• One child at a time. Huckleberry import works for families with one child in Milk Diary. Importing for twins or multiples isn't available yet.

Frequently asked questions

Is importing free?

Yes. Importing from Huckleberry is free, and Milk Diary's free version keeps logging feeds and diapers. Pro adds daily goals, stash tracking and PDF reports.

Do I need a Huckleberry subscription to export?

Huckleberry's export steps don't mention a paid plan. If you can't find the export option, contact Huckleberry's support.

Can I keep using Huckleberry?

Yes. The apps don't sync, so if you use both, each keeps its own log. Export again from Huckleberry any time you want a copy of your history.

What if the import fails?

Make sure you chose Huckleberry as the source and picked the CSV straight from Huckleberry's email, not a copy opened in a spreadsheet app. If it still doesn't work, or some of your records look wrong, email us at support@milkdiary.app.

Sources

• Huckleberry. Can I export my data from the app? Huckleberry help center.
• Huckleberry. Pricing.

Huckleberry is a trademark of Huckleberry Labs. Milk Diary isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Huckleberry.