Guides

Calm, practical guides for the baby months

Written for tired parents. Ranges, not promises. Anything medical points you to the NHS, your health visitor or your GP.

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Today · Saturday 24 October

New todayA break for me · 4 min

How to ask for help with a newborn: messages you can copy

New todayHanding over · 5 min

What to tell a babysitter or grandparent at handover

New todayHanding over · 5 min

Night handover script for parents: what to say in a minute

New todayA break for me · 5 min

Sleep when the baby sleeps is hard: what to try instead

New todaySharing the night · 5 min

How to split night shifts with a newborn: a sample schedule

New todayA break for me · 5 min

Small breaks for new mums: 8 ideas for 5 to 10 minutes

New todaySharing the night · 5 min

Two blocks or alternate nights with a newborn: which fits?

New todayBaby's rhythm · 5 min

Can you predict when your baby will nap? Why ranges beat times