Baby Care
What to Expect With Soothing a Crying Baby
Crying peaks around six weeks and reduces markedly by four months. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for new parents.
James Carter
James is a consumer journalist and father of three who tests prams, car seats, monitors and the rest of the baby-kit universe in real family conditions.
Articles by this author
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Weight Gain: A Complete Guide for Parents
Recommended gain depends on pre-pregnancy BMI and ranges from around 5 to 18 kilograms. a full walkthrough from first principles for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
Newborn Sleep Patterns: How Partners and Family Can Help
Newborns sleep 14 to 17 hours across the day in short blocks because their circadian rhythm is not yet mature. specific jobs the people around you can take on for parents of…
· 6 min read
Buying Guides
What Real Parents Learned About Buying Breast Pumps
Double electric pumps suit regular expressing, single or manual for occasional use. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read
Product Reviews
What Real Parents Learned About Breast Pumps
Double electric pumps suit regular expressing, single or manual for occasional use. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for parents choosing baby gear.
· 6 min read
Baby Care
What Real Parents Learned About Baby Massage
Gentle massage supports bonding, digestion and sleep onset. hard-won lessons from families who have been through it for new parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Constipation in Pregnancy: A Realistic Week-by-Week Timeline
Hormones slow the gut and iron supplements make it worse. how this typically changes over time for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Pregnancy
Signs of Labour: The Do’s and Don’ts
A show, regular strengthening contractions, waters breaking and low backache are the classic signs. a short, clear list of what helps and what backfires for expectant parents.
· 5 min read
Parenting
What to Expect With Wake Windows by Age
The amount of awake time a baby tolerates grows from 45 minutes at birth to four hours by toddlerhood. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents of babies and…
· 6 min read
Buying Guides
What to Expect With Buying High Chairs
An adjustable footrest and removable, dishwasher-safe tray matter most day to day. a realistic picture of how this usually unfolds for parents planning purchases.
· 6 min read