Parenting & pregnancy guides
Free, expert-reviewed guides from the Babymind team, from decoding baby cries to pregnancy food safety and choosing the perfect name. Calm, practical help for every stage.
Why Is My Baby Crying? A Calm Guide to the Reasons & How to Soothe Them
Why is my baby crying? Learn the 8 most common reasons babies cry, how to tell them apart, and proven ways to soothe a crying baby fast. Calm, expert help.
Read the guide → Pregnancy & NutritionPregnancy & weaning food safety: what's safe to eat
A clear guide to foods to avoid during pregnancy plus safe first foods for weaning babies, allergens, the honey rule, and choking hazards to watch for.
Read the guide → PregnancyHow to choose a baby name (+ meanings, origins & 2026 ideas)
How to choose a baby name you both love: a step-by-step method, name meanings and origins, 2026 trends, plus boy, girl and unisex name lists.
Read the guide → Baby CareHungry Cry vs Tired Cry: How to Tell the Difference
Hungry baby cry vs tired cry: learn how to tell if your baby is hungry or tired using timing, body cues, and pitch, plus what to do for each.
Read the guide → Baby CareNewborn Cry Sounds Explained: Neh, Eh, Owh, Heh, and Eairh
Baby cry sounds chart: neh, eh, owh, heh, eairh in one table, with each likely meaning, body signs and what to try first. Dunstan is popular, not proven.
Read the guide → Baby CareColic vs Normal Crying: Signs, the Rule of 3, and What Helps
Colic vs normal crying: learn colic crying symptoms, the rule of three, soothing steps that help, and when to call a doctor. Calm, evidence-based help.
Read the guide → Baby CareGas Pain in Babies: How to Recognize the Cry and Relieve It
Learn to recognize a baby gas cry, spot gas pain symptoms, and relieve trapped wind fast with safe, step-by-step soothing techniques. Calm, expert help.
Read the guide → Baby SleepBaby Crying in Sleep: Causes and When to Worry
Baby crying in sleep? Learn why newborns cry while sleeping, what's normal, how to soothe them gently, and the red flags worth a call to your doctor.
Read the guide → Pregnancy TrackingPregnancy week by week: what happens each week
A reassuring pregnancy week-by-week guide covering baby size by week, common weeks pregnant symptoms, trimester milestones, and what to do at each stage.
Read the guide → Pregnancy & Early Weeks14 weeks pregnant: baby size, symptoms and what to do
14 weeks pregnant: your baby is about the size of a lemon (8.5-9 cm, ~43 g). What's happening in week 14, what you may feel, and what to do now.
Read the guide → Pregnancy Week by Week16 weeks pregnant: baby size, symptoms and what to expect
16 weeks pregnant: your baby is about the size of an avocado (about 11.5 cm, 100 g). Symptoms, first flutters and what to do this week, explained calmly.
Read the guide → Pregnancy Week 1818 weeks pregnant: baby size, symptoms and your scan
At 18 weeks pregnant your baby is about the size of a bell pepper — roughly 14 cm and 190 g. Symptoms, movements and the 18-22 week anomaly scan.
Read the guide → Pregnancy Week 2020 weeks pregnant: baby size, symptoms and the halfway point
At 20 weeks pregnant your baby is about the size of a banana — roughly 25 cm and 300 g. The halfway point: symptoms, movement and the 20-week scan.
Read the guide → Pregnancy Week 2222 weeks pregnant: baby size, symptoms and movement
At 22 weeks pregnant your baby is about the size of a papaya — roughly 27-28 cm and 430 g. Symptoms, stronger movements and Braxton Hicks explained.
Read the guide → Pregnancy week by week23 Weeks Pregnant: Baby Size, Symptoms and Warning Signs
23 weeks pregnant: your baby is about the size of a large mango, roughly 28 to 29 cm and 500 g. Symptoms, warning signs and what to do this week.
Read the guide → Pregnancy Week 2424 weeks pregnant: baby size, symptoms and the glucose test
At 24 weeks pregnant your baby is about the size of an ear of corn — roughly 30 cm and 600 g. Symptoms, the lungs and the glucose test.
Read the guide → Pregnancy & Early WeeksFirst trimester symptoms week by week, and what's normal
First trimester symptoms, week by week: what's normal in weeks 1 to 13, what to expect next, and the warning signs that mean you should call a doctor.
Read the guide → Baby SleepBaby Sleep Schedule by Age: Newborn to 12 Months (Wake Windows and Total Sleep)
A calm, age-by-age baby sleep schedule from newborn to 12 months, with wake windows, total sleep needs, and nap counts. Evidence-based and reassuring.
Read the guide → Baby SleepBaby Sleep Regressions by Age: 4, 8, 12, 18 Months and 2 Years
A warm, evidence-based guide to baby sleep regressions at 4, 8, 12, 18 months and 2 years: signs, how long they last, and gentle ways to cope.
Read the guide → Newborn SleepHow to Get a Newborn to Sleep: A Calm, Step-by-Step Guide
A warm, step-by-step guide to getting a newborn to sleep: wake windows, drowsy but awake, soothing tricks, and what to do when baby won't settle.
Read the guide → Baby Sleep & SafetySafe Infant Sleep: How to Lower the Risk of SIDS
A calm, evidence-based guide to safe infant sleep: back to sleep, crib safety, room sharing, and simple habits that lower the risk of SIDS.
Read the guide → Baby SleepBaby Sleep Training Methods Compared: Ferber, Cry-It-Out, and No-Tears
Ferber vs. cry-it-out vs. no-tears sleep training compared. When to start, how each method works, and how to choose gently. Calm, evidence-based help.
Read the guide → Newborn cry soundsThe "Neh" Baby Cry: The Hunger Sound, Explained
The "neh" baby cry is said to mean hunger. What it sounds like, what to do next, how it differs from other cries, and what the evidence shows.
Read the guide → Newborn cry soundsThe “Eh” Baby Cry: What It Means and What to Do
The “eh” baby cry usually means trapped air. Learn what it sounds like, what to do in the next two minutes, and what the science actually says about it.
Read the guide → Baby CareThe "Eairh" Baby Cry: What It Means and How to Help
What does the Eairh baby cry mean? How the gas sound actually sounds, what to do tonight, how it differs from Eh, and what the evidence really says.
Read the guide → Baby CareThe "Heh" Baby Cry: What It Means and What to Do
What the "heh" baby cry means: a short, breathy cry linked to physical discomfort. How it sounds, what to check first, and what the science really says.
Read the guide → Newborn Cry SoundsThe "Owh" Baby Cry: The Sound of a Tired Newborn
What the "owh" baby cry means: the Dunstan sound linked to tiredness. How it sounds, what to do, how it differs from "heh" and "neh" — honestly explained.
Read the guide → Baby Sleep4 Month Sleep Regression: Why It Happens and What Helps Tonight
The 4 month sleep regression explained: why it happens, the signs, what to try tonight, and how long it usually lasts (about 2 to 6 weeks).
Read the guide → Baby Sleep GuidesThe 8 Month Sleep Regression: A Calm Guide for a Very Tired Parent
The 8 month sleep regression brings standing in the crib, nap refusal and night waking. Learn the signs, how long it lasts and what to do tonight.
Read the guide → Baby Sleep GuidesThe 12 Month Sleep Regression: What's Really Going On
Refusing the morning nap at 12 months? What the 12 month sleep regression looks like, why it happens, how long it lasts, and what to do tonight.
Read the guide → Toddler SleepThe 18 Month Sleep Regression: Why It Happens and What Helps Tonight
The 18 month sleep regression explained: bedtime battles, night wakings, nap refusal, climbing out. What helps tonight and how long it usually lasts.
Read the guide → Baby Sleep GuidesThe 6 Month Sleep Regression: What It Is, and What Usually Fixes It
The 6 month sleep regression usually lasts 1 to 3 weeks. The real signs, why it is often a nap-schedule problem, and what to do tonight.
Read the guide → Toddler Sleep GuidesThe 2 Year Sleep Regression: Why Bedtime Falls Apart at 24 Months
The 2 year sleep regression explained: why bedtime falls apart at 24 months, the signs, what to do tonight, and how long it usually lasts.
Read the guide → Toddler & Preschool SleepThe 3 to 4 Year Sleep Regression: Why Bedtime Falls Apart
The 3-4 year old sleep regression: why bedtime falls apart, nightmares vs night terrors, dropping the nap, and kind ways to keep your child in bed.
Read the guide → Growth and measurementBaby growth percentiles explained: what the number really means
A percentile is a comparison, not a grade. What baby growth percentiles mean, how to read the chart, why the trend matters more, when to call your doctor.
Read the guide → Growth and developmentBaby weight by age: how much should my baby weigh?
Average baby weight by age, with WHO charts, the normal newborn weight dip, typical weekly gain, and the signs that mean you should call your doctor.
Read the guide → Baby growthBaby height and length by age: how tall should my baby be?
Average baby length by age, how fast babies grow in cm per month, why length measurements jump around, and when to ask your doctor to check growth.
Read the guide → Growth and measurementsBaby head circumference by age: what is normal?
What is a normal baby head circumference by age? Average growth rates, how it is measured, soft spots, head shape and when to call your doctor.
Read the guide → Growth and weightBaby not gaining weight: what it means and what happens next
What slow weight gain and faltering growth really mean, what your doctor or health visitor will check, and what to do (and not do) while you wait.
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