The BabyLifeLog blog
Calm answers for the first year.
Short guides for new parents and the people who help them. Every health fact comes from a published source, linked at the end of each article.
TrackingWhat to track in your baby’s first year and why it helps
What to track in your baby’s first year (feeds, nappies, sleep, growth, temperature), how a log helps at check-ups, and how to choose a baby tracker app.
FamilySharing baby care with your partner, grandparents and nanny
How to share baby care with your partner, grandparents and nanny: handover notes, who logs what, night shifts, roles, and looking after yourselves too.
FeedingHow to make up formula and store breast milk safely
Make up formula safely with water of at least 70°C, what to do with leftovers, how long breast milk keeps in the fridge or freezer, and how to give a bottle.
WeaningStarting solid foods: when and how to start weaning
When to start weaning (around 6 months), signs your baby is ready, foods to avoid, introducing allergens one at a time, and drinks, all from NHS guidance.
HealthBaby has a high temperature: when to get help
When a baby’s high temperature needs urgent help, according to the NHS: 38°C or higher under 3 months, 39°C or higher at 3 to 6 months, plus the warning signs.
SleepHow much sleep does a baby need?
How much sleep a baby needs by age, from WHO guidance: 14–17 hours at 0–3 months, 12–16 hours at 4–11 months, 11–14 hours at 1–2 years, naps included.
SleepSafe sleep for babies: what every caregiver should know
Safe sleep for babies in one checklist: on their back, feet to foot, own cot in your room, firm flat mattress, clear cot. Easy to share with family and nannies.
FeedingWhich side did I feed on last? Tracking breastfeeding
Can’t remember which breast you fed on last? How to track breastfeeding sides, feed times, pumping and stored milk, so anyone giving a bottle knows what to do.
FeedingHow often should a newborn feed?
How often a newborn should feed in the first weeks, what responsive feeding means, and how to keep track of feeds day and night and share the night feeds.
NappiesHow many wet nappies should a newborn have?
How many wet and dirty nappies a newborn should have from day 4 and day 5, according to the NHS, plus an easy way to count them and what to tell your midwife.