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Everyday baby care: 7 decisions to make together

Babywearing, diapering, gear, monitors and how quickly to respond to crying.

  1. 1. Responding to crying

    How quickly and how you respond when your baby cries: immediately every time, after a pause to observe, or letting them fuss for set periods.

    3 options · Well established · Around the birth

  2. 2. Tummy time and "containers"

    Tummy time is placing a baby on their stomach while awake and watched, to strengthen the neck and shoulders.

    3 options · Well established · Around the birth

  3. 3. Diapering

    Whether you use disposable diapers, cloth, or a mix, and whether you would try elimination communication, where you watch for the baby's cues and offer a potty instead of a diaper.

    5 options · Your call · During pregnancy

  4. 4. Babywearing, strollers and contact naps

    How you carry your baby: in a carrier or wrap, in a stroller, or a mix, and whether you let the baby nap on you instead of in a crib.

    3 options · Your call · Around the birth

  5. 5. Baby gear

    How much equipment you buy, and whether you go minimal or fully equipped, new or second-hand.

    3 options · Your call · During pregnancy

  6. 6. Tracking feeds, sleep and diapers

    Whether you keep a record of feeds, naps and diapers, and how: not at all, on paper, in an app, or with wearable devices.

    4 options · Evidence leans one way · Around the birth

  7. 7. Baby sign language

    Whether you teach your baby simple hand signs for things like milk or more before they can talk.

    3 options · Your call · 6–12 months