Baby Guides
The most-asked questions of the first years, age by age and in a calm voice. Every guide ends with practical tips — and for medical decisions, your doctor is always by your side.
0-3 Month Baby Sleep Patterns: What's Normal in the Newborn Stage?
How many hours a day does your newborn sleep, and when does day-night confusion sort itself out? 0-3 month sleep patterns, wake windows, and gentle tips.
Read the guide →4-6 Month Baby Sleep Schedule: The Rhythm Settles In — But What About That Famous Regression?
Sleep patterns in 4-6 month old babies, the number of daytime naps, the 4-month sleep regression, and gentle transition tips.
Read the guide →Baby Sleep Schedule at 7-12 Months: The Two-Nap Transition and Night Wakings
Number of daytime naps in 7-12 month old babies, the shift from three naps to two, how separation anxiety affects sleep, and practical tips.
Read the guide →13–24 Month Sleep Schedule: The Shift to One Nap and Stubborn Bedtimes
The move to a single daytime nap in children aged 1–2, bedtime resistance, night wakings, and gentle solutions.
Read the guide →Starting Solids: A Guide to When, What, and How to Begin
A calm, practical starter guide to the signs of readiness for solids, first foods, texture stages, and introducing allergens.
Read the guide →Baby Diaper Guide: What Do Poop Colors and Textures Tell You?
Baby poop colors and what they mean: green, yellow, black, red… Which color is normal, and which one means a trip to the doctor? A diaper guide.
Read the guide →Baby Development Timeline: Milestones from 0 to 24 Months
Month-by-month baby development: from the first smile to the first step, which skill usually appears when? A calm developmental compass built on wide, reassuring ranges.
Read the guide →Fever in Babies: What Temperature Is Normal and When Is It Serious?
What temperature counts as a fever in babies, how do you measure it, and when should you see a doctor? A calm, clear fever guide to turn to in a moment of panic.
Read the guide →Baby Teething Guide: Symptoms, Order of Teeth, and How to Soothe Your Baby
When does the first tooth come in, what are the signs, and which tooth arrives at which month? Practical, safe tips to make teething easier for your baby.
Read the guide →Baby Gas Relief: Burping Positions, Tummy Massage, and Soothing Tips
Proven ways to ease your baby's gas pain: correct burping positions, tummy massage, the bicycle move, and the signs it's time to call the doctor.
Read the guide →Baby Vaccination Schedule Guide: Which Vaccine Is Given and When?
The national immunization schedule in Turkey: which vaccines are given in which month from birth to age 2, and what to watch for before and after vaccination.
Read the guide →Diaper Rash (Diaper Dermatitis) in Babies: A Prevention and Care Guide
What causes diaper rash in babies, and how can you prevent it? A warm, practical guide covering frequent diaper changes, how barrier creams work, letting the skin breathe, and when you should see a doctor.
Read the guide →Baby Skin Care and Eczema Guide: Gentle Washing and Moisturizing
A warm, practical guide to protecting your baby's delicate skin, covering a gentle washing routine, proper moisturizing, eczema triggers, and when to see your doctor.
Read the guide →Constipation in Babies: Signs, Causes, and Gentle Relief at Home
A warm, practical guide that explains the signs of constipation in babies, its possible causes, and the gentle relief methods you can try at home. We clearly answer when to see a doctor.
Read the guide →Crying and Colic in Babies: A Gentle Guide to Soothing
What is colic, what does the "rule of threes" mean, and what are safe ways to soothe a crying baby? A warm, practical guide that also covers parental self-care and when to see your doctor.
Read the guide →Weaning Off the Bottle and Pacifier: A Gentle, Gradual Transition Guide
The right timing, gradual transition steps, getting used to a cup, bedtime routines, and dental health tips for giving up the bottle and pacifier. A calm, parent-friendly guide.
Read the guide →Breastfeeding Guide: Correct Latch, Frequency, and Tips for the First Weeks
Gentle tips on correct latch and positioning, hunger cues, recognizing when your milk comes in, and handling situations like cracked nipples during the first weeks of breastfeeding. When should you see a consultant or doctor?
Read the guide →Traveling With a Baby: Practical Tips for Planes, Cars, and Packing
Air and car travel with a baby, ear pressure, car seats, a packing list, sleep routines, and a health kit: a calm, parent-friendly practical guide that takes the stress out of the trip.
Read the guide →Diarrhea and Vomiting in Babies: Dehydration Signs and When to See a Doctor
A warm, practical guide to recognizing the signs of dehydration during diarrhea and vomiting in babies, the reasoning behind fluid support and feeding, preventing spread, and knowing when to seek urgent medical care.
Read the guide →Baby Sleep Training: Gentle Methods and a Guide to the Right Age
A warm, practical guide to gentle sleep training methods, the right age, a consistent routine, and realistic expectations to help your baby sleep more soundly.
Read the guide →What Is Baby-Led Weaning (BLW)? A Guide to Getting Started Safely With Your Baby
What baby-led weaning (BLW) is, when your baby is ready, the right piece size and texture for safe finger foods, the difference between gagging and choking, and a warm, practical guide to first foods.
Read the guide →Newborn Jaundice: What It Is, Why It Happens, and When It's Dangerous
What is newborn jaundice, why does it happen, and when is it physiological versus dangerous? A warm, practical Maiyko guide covering phototherapy, feeding at home, and urgent warning signs that mean it's time to call a doctor.
Read the guide →Umbilical Cord Care: When It Falls Off and the Signs of Infection
A practical, warm guide for parents on dry cord care for a newborn's umbilical stump, when the stump falls off, the signs of infection, and when to call the doctor.
Read the guide →Bathing Your Baby and the First Bath: Frequency, Temperature, and Safety
How often and at what water temperature should you bathe your baby? A practical guide to sponge baths before the cord falls off, moving to the tub, safe steps, and choosing products.
Read the guide →Nasal Congestion and Colds in Babies: A Gentle Home Care Guide
Is your baby's nose stuffy? Find gentle tips on saline drops, nasal aspirators, humidity and feeding, plus when to see a doctor, in this warm guide.
Read the guide →Safe Sleep and SIDS Prevention: 6 Ways to Protect Your Baby
Learn the safe sleep rules that lower the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), including placing your baby on their back, using a firm and empty crib, room-sharing without bed-sharing, and keeping the right room temperature.
Read the guide →Baby Swaddling: A Guide to Safe Wrapping and Hip Health
We walk you through the benefits of swaddling your baby, the steps for wrapping safely, keeping the legs free for healthy hip development, and knowing when to stop swaddling — all with practical tips.
Read the guide →Cradle Cap in Babies: What Is It, Is It Harmful, and How Do You Clean It?
What is cradle cap (seborrheic dermatitis) in babies, and is it harmful? The causes of the yellowish scaling on the scalp, gentle at-home cleaning with oil, comb, and shampoo, and when to see a doctor.
Read the guide →Oral Thrush in Babies: Are the White Patches in the Mouth Milk or Fungus?
Are the white patches in your baby's mouth leftover milk or oral thrush? How to tell whether they wipe away, pacifier and bottle hygiene, and when to see a doctor — it's all in this guide.
Read the guide →Expressing and Storing Breast Milk: A Guide to Timing, Thawing, and Warming
A warm, practical guide for parents on expressing breast milk by hand or with a pump, storage times at room temperature, in the fridge, and in the freezer, plus safe thawing, warming, hygiene, and returning to work.
Read the guide →Food Allergies in Babies: A Guide to Introducing Allergens Safely
Learn how to introduce allergens early and one at a time, the 3-day rule, warning signs like rash and vomiting, emergency action for anaphylaxis, and when to see a doctor about food allergies in babies.
Read the guide →Premature Baby Care: A Guide to Corrected Age, Kangaroo Care, and Feeding
Tips on corrected age, skin-to-skin kangaroo care, feeding, and infection prevention for your preterm baby. A gentle, reassuring guide to caring for a premature infant.
Read the guide →Baby Massage: Benefits, Step-by-Step Techniques, and the Right Time
Baby massage eases gas, deepens sleep, and strengthens your bond. A gentle guide to its benefits, choosing the right oil, step-by-step techniques, and when massage should be avoided.
Read the guide →Toothbrushing and Oral Care for Babies: A First Tooth Guide
When should you start brushing once your baby's first tooth comes in, how much fluoride toothpaste should you use, can night nursing cause cavities, and when should the first dental visit happen? A warm, practical guide.
Read the guide →Eye Discharge and Blocked Tear Ducts in Babies: A Care Guide
Does your baby have a yellowish discharge in the eye? The causes of a blocked tear duct, gentle eye-massage and cleaning steps, how it differs from conjunctivitis, and when to see a doctor.
Read the guide →Hiccups in Babies: Why They Happen, Are They Harmful, and How to Stop Them?
Why are hiccups so common in babies, and are they harmful? In this warm guide, discover how to ease hiccups with burping and feeding breaks, and learn when you need to call the doctor.
Read the guide →Heat Rash (Miliaria) in Babies: A Guide to Cool, Gentle Care
What causes heat rash (miliaria) in babies, and how do you tell it apart from diaper rash? A warm guide to the ways you can soothe it with a cool environment, breathable cotton clothing, and gentle care.
Read the guide →Bottle and Feeding Equipment Sterilization Guide: 0-6 Month Hygiene Tips
Safely clean bottles, pacifiers, and feeding equipment using washing, boiling, steam, and cold sterilization methods. A guide to 0-6 month hygiene, storage, and when to see a doctor.
Read the guide →Breastfeeding Positions and a Good Latch: Cradle, Football, and Side-Lying
The cradle, football, and side-lying positions, achieving a good latch, easing nipple pain, and the signs that tell you your baby is getting enough milk — a warm, practical guide.
Read the guide →Potty Training Guide: A Gentle, Pressure-Free Path Away From Diapers
Is your little one ready to leave diapers behind? From signs of readiness to choosing a potty, from nighttime dryness to accidents: a warm, practical Maiyko guide to gentle, pressure-free potty training.
Read the guide →Reflux vs. Vomiting in Babies: A Parent's Guide for 0-12 Months
Physiological reflux is normal in most babies. Here's how to tell reflux from vomiting, how to hold your baby upright and feed small amounts often, how to track weight gain, and when to call the doctor.
Read the guide →Weaning Off the Swaddle and Transitioning to a Safe Sleep Sack: A 3-6 Month Guide
If your baby has started rolling over, it may be time to stop swaddling. Learn step by step with Maiyko how to make a safe transition to a sleep sack, manage increased night wakings, and follow safe sleep rules.
Read the guide →Sweating in Babies: Is It Normal, Room Temperature, and When to See a Doctor?
Sweating in babies is usually normal. In this guide, we explain how to manage room temperature, clothing layers, and night sweats, and when to see a doctor.
Read the guide →Baby Nail Care and Trimming: When, How, and With Which Scissors?
When and how should you trim your baby's nails? Trimming during sleep, choosing round-tipped scissors and a file, preventing ingrown nails and keeping your baby from scratching themselves — a gentle, practical guide.
Read the guide →Preparing and Storing Formula: A Safe Guide for Parents
How do you prepare formula (first or follow-on) with the right water-to-powder ratio, the proper water temperature, and good hygiene? We walk you through the storage and warming times for prepared formula in practical steps.
Read the guide →A Guide to Sleep Regressions in Babies: What Happens at 4, 8, 12, and 18 Months?
Why do the 4-, 8-, 12-, and 18-month sleep regressions happen, and how long do they last? Their link to developmental leaps, plus gentle ways to keep a consistent routine and stay calm through a regression.
Read the guide →Flying with a Baby: A Guide to Ear Pressure, Feeding, and Sleep Routines
Your first flight with a baby? A warm, practical guide to easing ear pain during takeoff and landing, the rules for food and milk, lap versus seat, and keeping to a sleep routine.
Read the guide →Separation Anxiety in Babies: When Does It Start and How Does It Pass?
Separation anxiety in babies begins around 6-9 months and is a normal part of development. Practical tips for a consistent goodbye, easing in with short separations, and a gentle transition to a caregiver.
Read the guide →Baby Safety at Home: A Home Safety Guide for the Crawling Baby
Once your baby starts to crawl, your home becomes a whole new world to explore. Find practical baby-proofing steps to guard against the risks of outlets, sharp corners, medicines, stairs, and hot water in this guide.
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