Notes for new parents
Practical, carefully sourced guides about feeding, diapers, sleep, health and development, plus notes from the team building Plumi.
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.
Read article →When do babies start babbling? Sounds in the first year
Cooing, raspberries, repeated syllables and first words all develop gradually. Learn what baby babbling can sound like, how to encourage it and when to ask about hearing or speech.
When your baby has a fever but no other symptoms
A calm, evidence-based guide to checking a baby’s temperature, knowing when to seek urgent care, offering comfort safely and recording useful details for the doctor.
What can babies see? Vision development in the first year
A baby’s sight changes quickly during the first year. Learn what newborns can see, when tracking and reaching develop, and which signs deserve a doctor’s attention.
When do babies crawl? The wide range behind one small milestone
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
Learn how much fluoride toothpaste is safe for a baby, what fluoride-free alternatives can and cannot 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 helps babies build the strength they need for rolling, sitting and crawling. Here is how to start small, keep it safe, and make it easier to remember.
How to track baby food allergies when starting solids
When a new food causes a rash, vomiting, hives or worry, Plumi helps you save the details your pediatrician will ask for later.
Meet Plumi: a calmer way to track your baby
Why we built a baby tracker for one-handed, in-the-dark logging, and what makes Plumi different from everything else on the App Store.
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.
Where your baby's data goes in Plumi
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.
Calm days, gently remembered.
Start your baby's story with Plumi. Free to begin, yours to keep.