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Notes for new parents
Short, practical pieces on sleep, feeding, growth, and caring for a baby. Written by the small team behind the app.
Croup in Babies: The Barking Cough and When to Worry
Croup peaks in October and November. What the steroid trials found, why the NHS advises against steam, and the breathing signs that mean emergency care.
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Flat Head in Babies: What Helps and When to Ask
19.7% of babies in one cohort had a flat spot at 4 months, and most fade. What the helmet trial found, why head pillows are risky, and when to ask.
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Gassy Baby Relief: What Works and What Doesn't
Gas is a symptom, not a diagnosis. What the trials found on drops, probiotics and vented bottles, plus the feeding fixes that actually cut swallowed air.
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Sleep Training: Methods, Evidence, and the Age It Starts Working
Sleep training covers four methods with very different evidence. What the trials found on crying, cortisol and attachment, plus the age floor and what to skip.
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Water for a 6 Month Old: How Much, and Whether to Boil It
From 6 months, a few sips of water with meals is enough, and it does not need boiling. Why the six-month line exists, and how little it takes to overdo it.
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Baby Milestones by Month: What the Ages Actually Mean
The age on a milestone chart is the 75th percentile, not an average. What changed in 2022, how wide normal is, and when a missed milestone needs a screen.
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Baby Wake Windows by Age: How Long Your Baby Can Stay Awake
Wake windows are arithmetic, not a clinical guideline. The ranges by age, why the first and last windows differ, and how to tell too long from too short.
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How Much Crying Is Normal for a Baby? What the Numbers Say
Diary studies put average crying near two hours a day for the first six weeks, not three. What the curve really looks like, and which crying needs a doctor.
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