Switching from Pump Log: How to move your data

You don't have to start your pumping log over when you switch apps. Pump Log can export your sessions as a CSV file, and Milk Diary can import that file for free. Every session comes with you, with the amount from each side and how long you pumped, so your totals and trends pick up where you left off.

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

The short version

1. In Pump Log, go to Settings, then More Settings, and tap Export data.
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 Pump Log.
4. Pick mL or oz, then choose the file. Milk Diary shows how many pumping sessions it brought in.

Why parents move from Pump Log

Pump Log is a focused, well-loved tracker for exclusive pumping. Parents usually move to Milk Diary when they want to track more than pumping:

• Follow your milk from pump to bottle. Log the bottles your baby drinks, and take them out of your fridge or freezer stash as you go.
• Every way you feed. Log nursing, pumping, breast milk bottles and formula, including mixed bottles, all in one app.
• A fridge stash too. Track fridge milk totals, not just what's in the freezer.
• Free caregiver sharing. Partners and caregivers log entries from their own phones, synced through iCloud with no shared login.
• Reports for appointments. Create a PDF for your pediatrician or lactation consultant.

Pump Log does things Milk Diary doesn't: an Apple Watch app, and a Countdown that estimates how many more days you need to pump to reach your breast milk goal. If you only pump and want a single-purpose app, it could potentially be a great fit for you. Read our Pump Log review for a full comparison.

How to export your data from Pump Log

1. Open Pump Log and go to the Settings tab.
2. Tap More Settings.
3. Tap Export data. Pump Log saves your sessions as a CSV file.
4. Save the file to the Files app. If the Share menu opens, tap Save to Files, choose a folder such as iCloud Drive or On My iPhone, then tap Save.

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

How to import your Pump Log data into Milk Diary

1. Open Milk Diary and go to Settings.
2. Under Data and Privacy, tap Import data, then choose Pump Log.
3. Choose a unit. Pick milliliters (mL) or fluid ounces (oz). Pump Log saves amounts in mL, and Milk Diary converts them if you pick oz.
4. Tap Continue, then choose the CSV you saved from Pump Log.
5. Check the summary. Milk Diary shows how many pumping sessions 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 Pump Log file only once. Importing the same file again adds every session a second time.

What comes across and what doesn't

These come across:

• Pumping sessions, with the date and time, the amount from each side and how long you pumped

These don't:

• Your freezer stash. Add the milk you have in the freezer to your Milk Diary stash, so expiration dates and your stash totals start out right.
• Notes on your sessions.

Frequently asked questions

Is importing free?

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

Can I keep using Pump Log?

Yes. The apps don't sync, so if you use both, each keeps its own log.

What if the import fails?

Make sure you chose Pump Log as the source and picked the CSV that Pump Log exported, not a copy opened in a spreadsheet app. If it still doesn't work, or some of your sessions look wrong, email us at support@milkdiary.app.

Sources

• Pump Log. Home page and FAQ.
• Apple App Store. Pump Log - Track Breast Milk. US listing.

Pump Log is a trademark of Stefanik Software. Milk Diary isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Pump Log.