Maya Agha

From meconium to mustard yellow: a straightforward guide to newborn poop Newborn poop is one of those topics nobody warns you about before the baby arrives. The colours, the textures, the sheer frequency of it. And yet, in those early days, it is one of the best indicators of how well your baby is feeding and growing. Here is some reassurance before we dive in: nearly half of all healthy babies have green stools for at least one week in the first four months of life. So if you are already...

There's no single right answer — but there is a clear safety line. Here's what you need to know. It's 2 a.m. Your baby is wide awake. Someone told you swaddling is the secret to longer sleep. Someone else told you sleep sacks are safer. And now you're standing in the nursery, holding a muslin blanket, wondering what the right call is. The good news: both can be safe, depending on your baby's age and stage. The even better news: there's one clear signal that tells you exactly when to make the...