Gentle Mama CareBaby & Mum
Care for your newborn and for yourself. Pick your baby's age or a topic and we will take you to the right guide.
How old is your baby?
1 monthFocusing on faces, startle and grasp reflexes2 monthsSocial smiles, cooing, brief head lifting3 monthsHead control, giggles, finding their hands4 monthsLaughing, holding toys, steady head, sleep changes5 monthsRolling, reaching, babbling, sitting with support6 monthsFirst foods, sitting, rolling, babbling7 monthsSitting, passing toys, babbling strings of sounds8 monthsCrawling or scooting, peekaboo, separation anxiety9 monthsSitting alone, crawling, pulling up, “mamama”10 monthsCruising, clapping, waving, understanding “no”11 monthsStanding, first steps, first words, pointing12 monthsFirst steps, first words, cow's milk
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Guides by topic
Newborn & Baby Care
Sleep, bathing, skin, development, safety and when to call the doctor.
- Newborn Sleep: What Is Normal and How to Make It Safer
- Bathing Your Newborn and Caring for the Umbilical Cord
- Baby Check-ups and Vaccinations: Why They Matter
- Crying and Colic: Soothing Your Baby
- Diaper (Nappy) Changing and Skin Care for Newborns
Feeding & Nutrition
Breastfeeding, formula and starting solid foods.
- Breastfeeding in the First Weeks: Getting Started
- Starting Solid Foods: A Beginner's Guide
- Formula Feeding: Safe Preparation and Feeding Tips
- Expressing (Pumping) and Storing Breast Milk
- Common Breastfeeding Problems and How to Solve Them
Postpartum & Mum Care
Recovery, emotional wellbeing, exercise and going back to work.
- Postpartum Recovery: Looking After Yourself After Birth
- Baby Blues vs Postpartum (Postnatal) Depression
- Returning to Exercise After Having a Baby
- Going Back to Work: Planning Childcare and Balancing Life
- Your Postpartum (Postnatal) Check-Up: What to Expect and Ask
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This content is for general information only and is not medical advice. Every pregnancy and every baby is different. Always talk to your doctor, midwife or paediatrician about your own situation, and seek urgent care if you are worried.