Baby Kick Counter
Use this simple tool to count baby movements during a session. Tap once for each kick, and the counter will track total kicks, elapsed time, and how long it takes to reach 10 movements.
Kick counting can help you notice patterns over time, but it cannot tell you if your baby is healthy. Always contact your healthcare provider right away if you notice fewer movements or feel uneasy, even if this tool looks normal.
Important
This tool is for informational tracking only and is not medical advice. If you notice reduced baby movement, feel unwell, or have any concerns at all, contact your midwife, OB, or healthcare provider immediately rather than relying on this tool.
Current session
Start a session whenever you want to count kicks. Tap the button every time you feel a distinct movement.
Recent sessions
No past sessions saved yet. End a session to see it appear here.
How to use kick counting as a gentle check-in, not a diagnosis
Kick counting is a simple way some providers suggest tracking how active your baby feels on a typical day. It usually means choosing a quiet window, paying attention to movements, and seeing roughly how long it takes to feel a certain number of kicks, rolls, or flutters. The goal is not a perfect score; it is to build a sense of what is normal for your baby so you can notice when something feels off.
Many guides talk about timing how long it takes to reach 10 movements, but the exact number and time frame can vary with your baby, your body, and your stage of pregnancy. Some babies are very active in short bursts, others spread movements out over longer periods. Rather than fixating on a specific cutoff, focus on changes compared to your usual pattern and follow your intuition if something feels different.
Patterns, not perfection
This tool shows total kicks, elapsed time, an approximate kicks-per-hour estimate, and how long it took to reach 10 kicks when that happens. Those numbers are meant to help you remember how a session felt, not to grade your pregnancy. If a session looks slower or faster than usual, you can note it and bring it up with your midwife or doctor if you are unsure.
A single slower session does not automatically mean something is wrong, and a strong session does not guarantee that everything is fine. Reduced movement, a gut feeling that something is off, or other symptoms should always be taken seriously even if the counter looks “normal”.
Tips for counting kicks without stressing yourself out
- Pick a consistent time. Many people count once a day during a time when baby is usually active, often after a meal or in the evening.
- Get comfortable. Lying on your side or reclining comfortably, with your phone within easy reach, makes it easier to focus on movements.
- Stay hydrated. Drinking water and having a light snack beforehand can sometimes wake a quiet baby up.
- Watch for changes over time. Use the recent sessions list as a memory aid, not a scoreboard.
This is only a helper, not a medical tool
No app or website can replace a trained clinician listening to you and checking on your baby. This counter cannot see your baby's heart rate, position, or overall health. It can only record when you say you felt a movement. If something feels different, weaker, or just “off”, call your midwife, OB, or local triage line straight away, even if your numbers look similar to usual.
If you want to balance kick counting with other parts of life, LifeHackToolbox also includes quick tools like the Random Meal Generator for deciding what to eat or the Smoothie Macro Calculator for checking the macros on your favorite blends.
Always follow the advice of your own healthcare team first. If you are ever worried about your baby's movements, do not wait and do not rely on this tool—call your provider or local emergency number.