Keeping your baby cool and safe in hot weather
Irish houses are not built for heat, and neither are small babies. The HSE advice on safe sleep, dressing, prams, cars and hydration.
Sun safety for babies: the Irish guide
Why babies under six months stay out of the sun entirely, when sunscreen comes in, and the SunSmart routine the HSE recommends.
Does a breastfed baby need water in hot weather?
The short answer is no. Why breast milk already has it covered, and what to do for formula-fed and older babies.
Your baby's first holiday abroad: an Irish checklist
Passports, the EHIC, flying, sun, car seats and what to actually pack. The Irish admin and the practical bits, in one place.
Baby developmental milestones 0 to 6 months: what to look for
A month-by-month guide to what babies typically do, and the HSE-flagged signs worth a call to your PHN.
How your baby learns to communicate: the first year
From cries to first words. What HSE recommends parents do to help.
How much sleep does a newborn need? An Irish parent's guide
The HSE answer on how much, where, and in what position. Plus the tired cues to watch for.
How often should a newborn feed? An Irish parent's guide
There's a short answer and a longer one. The short answer first.
Vitamin D for babies: the HSE recommendation, plain English
The rule, the reasons and the practicalities.
What to expect at your PHN visits with a new baby
The schedule, what they actually do, and what most parents wish they had known.
Baby wake windows by age: what they mean, what to look for
What a wake window actually is, and what the rough numbers mean in real life.
The Irish vaccine schedule for babies, in plain English
A timeline, what each jab covers, and what to expect afterwards.
How to tell if your baby is feeding enough
The signs that matter, the signs that don't, and when to call someone.