This is not medical advice.

01What the plan is

A structured way to handle the day-to-day of the first 12 weeks — feeding rhythms, sleep, what's typical, what to watch for. Built from current pediatric guidance (AAP, WHO, NICE) and reviewed by two pediatric nurse practitioners before each version ships.

02What it isn't

• It is not a diagnosis.
• It is not a prescription, and it never tells you what dose of any medication to give.
• It is not a replacement for your pediatrician, your midwife, your lactation consultant, or your own instincts.
• It is not emergency care. For emergencies, dial your local emergency number.

03When to call your pediatrician anyway

Every section of the plan ends with a clear “call your pediatrician” trigger. Some of the universal ones, for any newborn under 12 weeks:

• Rectal temperature of 38.0°C (100.4°F) or higher.
• Fewer than 6 wet diapers in 24 hours.
• Inconsolable crying for more than 3 hours.
• Vomiting all feeds (not the normal small spit-up).
• Limp, hard to rouse, or breathing that looks abnormal to you.

If you're worried and you don't see your worry on a list, that's still a reason to call. You know your baby.

04Why we still wrote it

Most of newborn life isn't a medical event. It's wondering whether four wakes is normal at five weeks, or whether you should worry about the spit-up at lunch. A good plan answers those questions in writing so you stop searching the internet at 3am — and tells you, clearly, when the question is one for your pediatrician instead.

05For your pediatrician

Every plan has a shareable web link and a printable PDF you can bring to a visit. Each recommendation cites its source so your clinician can see exactly where it came from. If a recommendation conflicts with what your pediatrician tells you, follow your pediatrician. They have information we don't.

06Questions about clinical content

Write to hello@tinyplans.co. We answer in writing and publish the answers (anonymously) so other parents see them too.