Newborn Articles
In-depth reading for new parents. Honest, evidence-based, and judgement-free.
10 January 2025
Your Baby's First Week: What Every New Parent Needs to Know
The first seven days are overwhelming, joyful, and nothing like the books described. Here is an honest guide to what is normal and what to watch for.
20 January 2025
Understanding Newborn Crying: What Your Baby Is Trying to Tell You
Hunger, tiredness, overstimulation, wind, colic - how to read the cues, respond effectively, and keep your own sanity intact.
1 February 2025
Breastfeeding vs Formula: A Balanced, Judgement-Free Guide
What the evidence actually shows about breast milk and formula, why the choice is more complex than the headlines suggest, and how to make it work either way.
15 February 2025
The Fourth Trimester: Why the First 3 Months Are So Hard (and Why That Is Normal)
The developmental science behind why newborns need so much, why the first three months are the hardest, and how to actually survive them.
1 March 2025
Safe Sleep: A Complete Evidence-Based Guide for New Parents
The proven practices that significantly reduce SIDS risk, common mistakes to avoid, and how to create a safe sleep environment for every sleep.
15 March 2025
When to Call the Doctor: Red Flags Every New Parent Should Know
The genuine warning signs that need immediate medical attention, versus the normal newborn symptoms that look alarming but are not. Knowing the difference matters.