Development
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.
Development
How your baby learns to communicate: the first year
From cries to first words. What HSE recommends parents do to help.
Sleep
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.
Feeding
How often should a newborn feed? An Irish parent's guide
There's a short answer and a longer one. The short answer first.
Health
Vitamin D for babies: the HSE recommendation, plain English
The rule, the reasons and the practicalities.
Healthcare
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.
Sleep
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.
Health
The Irish vaccine schedule for babies, in plain English
A timeline, what each jab covers, and what to expect afterwards.
Feeding
How to tell if your baby is feeding enough
The signs that matter, the signs that don't, and when to call someone.