Short reads, properly sourced.
Each guide opens with the answer, then shows its working. Health facts are quoted from public-health bodies, linked and dated.
Newborn essentials: what you actually need, and what can wait
A newborn checklist with quantities and reasons: sleep, clothes, nappies, feeding and travel. What is essential, what depends on your home, and what to skip for now.
Pregnancy-safe skincare: which ingredients to avoid and which are fine
What ACOG and published research say about retinol, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone, sunscreen and self-tanner in pregnancy, in one sourced list.
What to track for a newborn, and when to stop
Feeds, wet and dirty nappies and sleep are the three things worth logging in the first weeks. The NHS numbers to compare against, and how to share the log.
A simple pregnancy skincare routine that holds up to the evidence
A four-step pregnancy skincare routine built only from ingredients ACOG lists as usable, with what to swap out and how to handle acne and dark patches.
Safe sleep for babies: the checklist to share with everyone
The NHS safe sleep rules in one short checklist: on their back, feet to foot, own cot in your room for 6 months, firm flat mattress, clear cot.
Pregnancy basics: seven numbers worth knowing
The handful of figures that come up again and again in pregnancy: 280 days, 200mg of caffeine, 150 minutes of activity, 16 to 24 weeks for first movements, and more. All sourced.
How often should a newborn feed?
Newborns feed at least 8 to 12 times in 24 hours. What responsive feeding means, how to tell your baby is getting enough, and what the WHO recommends.
When to pack your hospital bag, and how to pack it well
Pack your hospital bag by 37 weeks. How to split it into a labour bag and an after-birth bag, what the NHS says to bring, and what your birth partner needs.
Sharing the nights: handovers that let both of you sleep
How to split night feeds and nappy changes with a partner, grandparent or nanny: shifts, a one-line handover, and the safety rules everyone needs to know.
How to make up formula and store breast milk safely
Make formula with water of at least 70°C, throw away leftovers, and keep expressed breast milk up to 8 days in the fridge or 6 months in the freezer. NHS guidance in one page.
Starting solid foods: when, how and what to avoid
Start solids at around 6 months when your baby shows three signs of readiness. Which foods to avoid, how to introduce allergens, and what to offer to drink. NHS guidance.
Baby has a high temperature: when to get help
Get urgent medical help for a temperature of 38°C or higher in a baby under 3 months, or 39°C or higher at 3 to 6 months. The NHS thresholds on one page.