Everything for your little one
AI-powered guidance on feeding, sleep, and development, and honest, practical guidance on vetting a nanny or babysitter yourself, until a real verified network of carers exists here.
Feeding
- Newborns feed every 1.5–3 hours (8–12 times per day)
- Breastfed babies may feed more frequently than formula-fed
- Signs of hunger: rooting, sucking hands, fussiness
- Signs of fullness: turning head away, slowing sucking, relaxed hands
Consult a midwife or health visitor if worried about feeding
Sleep
- Newborns sleep 14–17 hours per day in short stretches
- Always put baby on their back to sleep (Safe Sleep)
- Use a firm, flat mattress with no pillows or loose bedding
- Room temperature: 16–20°C (60–68°F)
Safe Sleep: back to sleep, clear cot, smoke-free home
Basic care
- Umbilical cord stump falls off in 1–3 weeks, keep it clean and dry
- Bathe 2–3 times per week using lukewarm water
- Normal: sneezing, hiccups, irregular breathing patterns
- Baby will regain birth weight by 2 weeks
When to seek medical help
- High fever (100.4°F / 38°C+ in babies under 3 months, call your local emergency number)
- Difficulty breathing or persistent coughing
- Refusing all feeds for more than 8 hours
- Unusual drowsiness or difficulty waking
- A rash that doesn't fade when pressed (glass test) — but this is a late sign of meningitis and many children never develop one, so do not wait for a rash if your child seems seriously unwell
- Fontanelle (soft spot) bulging or sunken
- You feel something isn't right, trust your instincts
These thresholds broadly follow NHS and American Academy of Pediatrics guidance, but have not yet been reviewed by a clinician on our team — we have no clinical safety advisor in place yet. This is information only. Always consult your doctor or pediatric health provider for medical concerns.
Vetting a nanny or babysitter yourself
Red flags
- Refuses a background check or gets vague about references
- References you cannot actually reach, or that sound rehearsed
- Pushes for cash-only payment with no paper trail
- Avoids being clear about certifications or experience
Questions to ask
- Can I see the result of your background check, and who ran it?
- Can I call at least two recent families directly?
- Are you certified in infant/child first aid and CPR?
- What would you do if my child was injured or became unwell?
Where to check, for real
Background-check norms vary by country. In the US, services like Sittercity or Care.com run their own screening you can request to see. In the UK, ask whether they hold an enhanced DBS check, which you can verify through the government’s DBS checking service. Search "[your country] childcare background check" for the real process where you live.
Find a nanny or babysitter
No caregivers listed yet
Child care is the one area where a fake profile could do real harm, so this list stays empty until we have caregivers who are background-checked and verified.
See our verification standards →What's next
A real, verified childcare network is Phase 2. We are working toward it, and we will not claim it exists before it does.