Guides for new parents
Short, practical guides that work with pen and paper or your phone's notes. Only at the end does each one say where Baton helps — if you want it.
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1 October 2026 · 5 min read
How to keep a newborn feeding and diaper log (that survives 3 AM)
What to write down for each feed, diaper and nap in the first weeks, a simple paper layout that works, and how two parents can share one log without losing track.
Read the guide1 October 2026 · 5 min read
How to remember which side you breastfed on last
Simple ways to keep track of which breast to offer next — a hair tie, a bra-strap marker, a one-line log — plus tips for night feeds and for partners.
Read the guide1 October 2026 · 4 min read
How to tell if your baby is getting enough milk (diapers, weight, feeds)
The signs parents and care teams use to judge whether a baby is getting enough milk — wet and dirty diapers, weight checks, feeding cues — and when to call for help.
Read the guide1 October 2026 · 5 min read
How much should a newborn sleep, and how to track it
What public guidance says about baby sleep by age, the AAP's safe-sleep basics, what wake windows are, and a simple way to log sleep so you can see your baby's pattern.
Read the guide1 October 2026 · 4 min read
How to split night shifts with your partner and share one baby log
Practical ways for two parents to share newborn nights — shift plans for breastfed and bottle-fed babies, a handover routine, and one log both of you can read.
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How to keep a pumping log and store breast milk safely
What to record each time you pump, how to label and rotate stored milk, and the CDC's storage times for room temperature, the fridge and the freezer.
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How to track your baby's weight and length and read WHO growth charts
How to record weight, length and head circumference consistently, what a percentile on the WHO growth charts means, and why the trend matters more than one number.
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How to keep track of your baby's vaccinations
Where your baby's vaccine schedule comes from, how to keep the vaccination record up to date, and simple ways not to miss a dose — with or without an app.
Read the guide1 October 2026 · 5 min read
How to time contractions, and what your provider means by 5-1-1
How to measure the length and frequency of contractions with any clock, what rules like 5-1-1 and 4-1-1 mean, and the signs that mean you should call your care team straight away.
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