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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.
Baby Ear Infection: Does It Need Antibiotics?
Most ear infections settle in about three days without antibiotics. How clinicians decide, what antibiotics do, and which symptoms need same-day care.
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Baby Fever After Vaccines: How Long It Lasts and When to Worry
Fever is expected after some baby vaccines, especially MenB. What the numbers say, why 38°C matters more under 3 months, and when a fever is not the vaccine.
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How Often Should You Bathe a Baby? By Age and Skin
Two or three baths a week is enough for most babies, and daily is fine if you both enjoy it. Water temperature, eczema, the cord, and when to skip the bath.
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Baby Acne vs Eczema: How to Tell Them Apart
Baby acne starts at 2–4 weeks as bumps that do not itch. Eczema itches, has dry skin, and starts later. Three checks that separate them, plus when to call.
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Iron Drops for Babies: Who Needs Them and How Much
Breastfed babies need 1 mg/kg of iron a day by 4 months. Who actually needs drops, how to give them without the fight, and what the side effects mean.
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Baby Poop After Starting Solids: What's Normal at 6–12 Months
Solids change stool color, texture, and frequency. What's normal at 6–12 months, how to spot real constipation, and which diapers need a doctor.
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How Much Should I Pump? Normal Output by Day, Session, and Baby's Age
Pumping 2 ounces on day 3 is not a supply problem. Normal pump output by postpartum day and by session, why the two breasts differ, and what actually raises output.
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Why Does Teething Hurt More at Night? Causes and Nighttime Relief
Why does teething hurt more at night? Three reasons nights feel worse — low cortisol, no distractions, lying flat — plus a step-by-step nighttime soothing routine and when to call the doctor.
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