Parenting Notes

Specific, parent-written guides on the questions that actually come up at 3am. Not medical advice — please consult your pediatrician.

• Signs of Dehydration in Newborns: Wet Diapers, Dry Mouth, and When to Call Your Pediatrician Tonight

  A parent-to-parent guide to spotting dehydration in newborns and young infants — the wet-diaper math, the face-and-mouth cues, the behavior changes, and the exact point where it becomes a same-day pediatrician call. Not medical advice. If something feels wrong, call your pediatrician.

  2026-04-22

• My Baby Hasn't Pooped in 48 Hours — Is This Normal? A Plain-Language Guide for New Parents

  A parent-to-parent guide to newborn and infant stool patterns — when a 48-hour gap is normal, when it is not, and what to do tonight. Not medical advice. If something feels wrong, call your pediatrician.

  2026-04-20

• Postpartum Anxiety Symptoms: What It Actually Feels Like, When to Get Help, and Why It's Not 'Just New-Mom Nerves'

  A parent-to-parent guide to postpartum anxiety — what it feels like, how it differs from postpartum depression, the intrusive thoughts that scare moms into silence, and exactly when to reach for help. Not medical advice.

  2026-04-20

• Signs of Jaundice in Newborns: What to Look For, When to Call Your Pediatrician, and What Happened to Us

  A parent-to-parent guide to spotting newborn jaundice in the first week — what it looks like, the symptoms most pediatricians want you to watch for, and the day our own son almost slipped past us. Not medical advice.

  2026-04-19