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Step 1Open the server Apps tab
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Baby Buddy
Application256MB+ RAM
Helps caregivers track sleep, feedings, diaper changes, tummy time and more for babies
applicationautomationbabybuddyopen-sourceself-hosteddocker
Deploy Baby Buddy in 3 Steps
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Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
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Select Baby Buddy
Choose from our template library
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Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
No Docker knowledge required
Step-by-step deployment guide
Deploy Baby Buddy on a VPS with Server Compass
Use the Baby Buddy template in Server Compass to deploy a self-hosted baby tracking app on your VPS, then verify the web UI.
About 10 minutesBrowser verified
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Step 2Choose an app template
Click New App and choose the template deployment path so Server Compass can load the built-in catalog.
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Step 3Search for Baby Buddy
Use the template picker search to find Baby Buddy in the Server Compass template catalog.
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Step 4Select the Baby Buddy template
Choose the Baby Buddy template. Server Compass fills the app service, persistent config volume, generated Django secret key, and public web port.
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Step 5Review the Baby Buddy settings
Confirm the app name and compose service. In this run, the app was named babybuddy-demo and used host port 4101.
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Step 6Deploy Baby Buddy
Review the generated compose settings, confirm the Baby Buddy web port is available, and click Deploy.
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Step 7Watch the deployment progress
Keep the deployment modal open while Server Compass uploads the compose file, pulls the Baby Buddy image, starts the container, and verifies the stack.
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Step 8Confirm Baby Buddy is running
After deployment finishes, return to the Apps tab and confirm the Baby Buddy app is marked Running with its application URL available.
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Step 9Open Baby Buddy in the browser
Open the application URL in a browser. The Baby Buddy login page confirms the tracking app web UI is reachable.
After Baby Buddy Opens
- Place Baby Buddy behind HTTPS before entering family or caregiver data.
- Change the default administrator password immediately after first login.
- Restrict access to trusted caregivers because logs can contain sensitive family routines.
- Back up the Baby Buddy config volume before upgrades or migrations.
- Set the correct timezone before tracking sleep, feeding, and diaper events.
- Review user access before inviting additional caregivers.
- Keep the Baby Buddy image updated for dependency and security fixes.
Verified Result
The Baby Buddy web interface loaded successfully from the deployed container.
Baby Buddy deployment questions
What does the Baby Buddy template deploy?
It deploys the Baby Buddy web application container with a persistent config volume.
Which port did the tutorial use?
The tutorial used host port 4101, which maps to the Baby Buddy web UI on container port 8000.
Does Baby Buddy need setup after deployment?
Yes. Sign in, change the default administrator password, confirm timezone settings, and add caregivers or children as needed.
Should this become a blog post?
No. The deployment guide should live on the Baby Buddy template detail page and be linked from the reusable template deployment docs page.
After Deployment
After deploying Baby Buddy with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
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Visit the application URL
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Log in with admin / admin
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Create child profiles
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Invite additional caregivers from the admin area
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Baby Buddy FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Baby Buddy
How do I deploy Baby Buddy with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Baby Buddy from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.
What are the system requirements for Baby Buddy?
Baby Buddy requires a minimum of 256MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.
Can I migrate my existing Baby Buddy data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Baby Buddy backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Baby Buddy to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Baby Buddy image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Baby Buddy free to self-host?
Baby Buddy is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.
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