Field notes

Notes from the first year

Plain, practical answers to the questions you end up searching at 3am — checked against NHS guidance, with no fluff in front of them.

Elijah had colic for a month. Here's what I got wrong.

We bought every remedy going and none of it worked. What the NHS actually says about colic drops and gripe water, and the thing that finally helped.

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How much should a newborn sleep?

Anywhere from 8 to 18 hours a day is normal — and the total matters far less than the shape. Why newborn sleep is scattered, when longer nights start, and the safer sleep rules for every nap.

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How many wet nappies should a newborn have?

One on day one, two on day two — and at least six heavy ones a day from day five. A day-by-day guide to what's normal, what counts as "wet", and when to call your midwife.

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