Use a timer when something is happening right now and you want Kiri to capture the duration as it happens. Timers are especially helpful when your hands are full and you do not want to guess later.
When timers are most useful
Breastfeeding or pumping sessions that are already in progress.
Sleep sessions when you want to track start and end times in real time.
Tummy time when you want an accurate duration without watching the clock yourself.
A simple timer workflow
Start the timer as close to the beginning of the activity as you can.
Pause only if the activity truly stops or is interrupted.
Stop the timer as soon as the activity ends.
Review the details and save while everything is still fresh.
Timers vs. backdated logging
Timers are for live events. If you change an entry to a past date or time, Kiri treats that as a backdated log rather than a live session. In that case, enter the best time or duration you know instead of expecting the timer to keep running.
When a reminder is the better tool
A timer measures something happening now. A reminder helps you remember what should happen next. Many parents use both together: a timer to capture the current activity, then a reminder for the next feed, nap, medicine, or check-in.
If you forgot to start the timer
That is normal. Save the entry with your best estimate, then add a short note if context matters. A clear approximate log is still more useful than leaving the event out entirely.
How to keep timer data useful
Start and stop close to the real event time whenever possible.
Do not leave a timer running after the activity has ended.
Check Insights later if you want to spot patterns in durations over time.