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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.
How Much Spit-Up Is Normal? Spit-Up vs. Vomit and When to Call the Doctor
How much spit-up is normal by age? The spit-up vs vomit difference, what color and frequency mean, GER vs GERD, and the red flags that need a prompt call.
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Baby Growth Chart Percentiles: How to Read Them and When to Worry
What does 30th percentile mean? WHO vs CDC charts, why crossing two percentile lines matters, and how to track growth against WHO standards.
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Baby Drinks Bottle Too Fast? How Long a Feed Should Take (+ Fix)
Baby finished the bottle in 5 minutes? Learn how long a feed should take, signs the nipple flow is too fast vs. baby still hungry, and paced bottle feeding fixes.
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Is Powdered Baby Formula Sterile? Why It Can Contain Germs and How to Prepare It Safely
Powdered formula isn't sterile and can carry Cronobacter even when it looks fine. Who's at risk + CDC safe-prep steps at 158°F (70°C).
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Stage 1 vs Stage 2 Formula: Do Babies Actually Need to Switch at 6 Months?
Do babies need stage 2 formula at 6 months? Stage 1 vs stage 2 differences, what FDA, AAP, NHS and EU rules actually say, and when staying on stage 1 is fine.
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Can You Switch Baby Formula Brands? Safety Guide for Sold-Out Shelves
Your baby's formula is sold out? Learn if switching brands is safe, cold turkey vs. gradual method, side effects, and when to call your pediatrician.
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How to Select Baby Formula: Safe Newborn Guide for 2026
How to choose baby formula safely: FDA rules, formula types explained neutrally, iron, label reading, preparation, switching, and when to call your pediatrician.
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Contact Naps: Are They OK, Safe Sleep Rules, and How to Transition
Your baby only naps on you? Why contact naps happen, the safe-sleep rules that make them safe (awake adult, no sofa), and a gentle step-by-step plan for moving naps to the crib.
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