Notes for new parents
Practical, carefully sourced guides about feeding, diapers, sleep, health and development, plus notes from the team building Plumi.
What to try when your baby hates bath time
Baby cries at bath time? Try a calmer time of day, a shorter wash or a sponge bath. Practical tips on warmth, washing and keeping your baby safe.
Read Article →How to organize and track your breast milk stash
Keep your breast milk stash organized with storage times, labeling tips and a simple rotation system. Meet Milk Stash in Plumi for fridge and freezer tracking.
Returning to work after a baby
A practical plan for the first week back after parental leave, from a practice morning and pickup arrangements to updates that let you get on with your day.
Why does my baby cry every evening? Colic and the witching hour
Evening crying is common in young babies. Learn how it differs from colic, what to check and try, and which signs mean it is time to call a doctor.
How many wet diapers should a newborn have?
Wet diapers increase quickly during a newborn’s first days. Learn the day-5 target, what counts as wet and when fewer diapers need medical advice.
When do babies start babbling? Sounds in the first year
Cooing, raspberries, repeated syllables and first words develop gradually. What baby babbling sounds like, how to encourage it and when to ask about hearing.
When your baby has a fever but no other symptoms
How to check a baby’s temperature, which readings need urgent care at each age, what a fever without other symptoms can mean and what to note for the doctor.
What can babies see? Vision development in the first year
A baby’s sight changes quickly in the first year. Learn what newborns can see, when tracking and reaching develop, and which signs need a doctor’s attention.
When do babies crawl? Typical ages, styles and how to help
Most babies learn to move across the floor in their own way. Learn the usual crawling range, how to encourage safe movement and when to ask your pediatrician.
Your baby’s first tooth: fluoride safety and alternatives
How much fluoride toothpaste is safe for a baby, what fluoride-free alternatives can do, when to book a dentist and which teething signs need attention.
How to spot your baby’s natural sleep rhythm
Baby sleep rarely follows a neat timetable. Learn what to track, how to notice a natural rhythm, and how Plumi makes naps and nights easier to read.
Hiring a nanny? Keep your baby’s routine in sync
A nanny handoff works better when feeds, naps, diapers, routines and notes are easy to see. Here is how Plumi keeps parents and caregivers on the same page.
Why tummy time matters, even when your baby complains
Tummy time builds the strength babies need for rolling, sitting and crawling. How to start small, keep it safe and make it easier to remember every day.
How to track baby food allergies when starting solids
How to introduce new foods one at a time, record possible reactions with timing and severity, and share a clear allergy history with your pediatrician.
Why we built Plumi, a baby tracker you can use one-handed
How our son’s first weeks, a sheet of paper on the kitchen counter and late-night feeds led two parents to build Plumi, a private baby tracker for iPhone.
Why one-handed logging matters at 3 a.m.
The small design decisions that make a baby tracker usable when you are exhausted, in the dark, and holding a baby in your other arm.
A private baby tracker: how Plumi handles your data
Feeds, sleep, growth, health notes and photos are sensitive. Here is what stays on your phone, what changes when you turn on sync, and what Plumi cannot read.
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