Newborn guides
The first weeks, explained simply
Short, calm, evidence-based guides to the questions almost every new parent Googles at 3am — grounded in NHS, NCT and WHO guidance. Each one tells you what’s normal, what to keep an eye on, and when to get help. They’re a tracking aid, not medical advice.
How many wet and dirty nappies should a newborn have?The day-by-day nappy count that tells you feeding is going well — and when to check with your midwife.How often should a newborn feed?Why 8–12 feeds a day is normal, what cluster feeding is, and how to feed on cues rather than the clock.Is my breastfed baby getting enough milk?The signs that reassure you feeding is going well — nappies, weight and behaviour — and the ones to act on.Newborn weight loss after birth: what's normal?Why babies lose weight at first, how much is normal, and when they should be back to birth weight.Baby poo colour chart: what's normal and what's notFrom black meconium to mustard-yellow: what each colour means, and the two colours that always need checking.