Last updated: October 26, 2026
Newborn Stages helps parents understand their baby’s and toddler’s development, sleep, feeding and health, in plain language. Because some of what we publish is health information, we hold it to clear standards. This page explains who writes our content, where the information comes from, how we keep it accurate and up to date, and how to tell us if we got something wrong.
Who writes Newborn Stages
Newborn Stages was founded in 2020 by Danis, a father of two who has been researching and writing about baby and toddler development since 2016. Danis is a parent, not a doctor or nurse, and this site never pretends otherwise. What he brings is first-hand experience of the newborn and toddler years, two rounds of sleep regressions, first foods and winter illnesses included, and a commitment to checking every health claim against trusted medical sources. You can read more about him on our About page.
Our sourcing standards
Every health, safety or development claim on Newborn Stages must be backed by at least one of these:
- National pediatric and medical organizations, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its HealthyChildren.org site
- Public health agencies, such as the CDC, NHS, UK Health Security Agency and WHO
- Children’s hospitals and established medical institutions, such as Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic
- Peer-reviewed research published in recognized medical journals
- Recognized safety bodies, such as the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and The Lullaby Trust
If a claim can’t be supported by a source like these, it doesn’t go in. We link to our sources inside each article and list them at the end, so you can check them yourself. When the evidence is mixed or guidance differs between countries, we say so.
How we write health articles
- Answer first. Each article starts with a short, direct answer, then explains the reasoning behind it.
- Safety before convenience. We include clear warning signs and say when to call your pediatrician or go to the emergency room.
- No medicine doses from memory. We don’t give our own dosing advice for medicines or rehydration products. We repeat what the official product label or medical guidance says, and point you to your pediatrician or pharmacist.
- Your pediatrician comes first. Nothing on this site replaces advice from a doctor who knows your child. When an article says “call your doctor”, we mean it.
How we keep articles up to date
Medical guidance changes, especially on vaccines, safe sleep and seasonal illnesses. Health articles show a “Last reviewed” date with the guidance they’re based on. We only change that date when we have actually re-checked the article against current sources.
- Seasonal health articles (such as flu, RSV and stomach bugs) are re-checked at the start of each season.
- When a major organization like the AAP or CDC updates its recommendations, we update the affected articles.
- Older articles that are no longer accurate or useful are updated, merged or removed.
How we use AI tools
We use AI tools to help with parts of our work, such as researching topics, organizing information and drafting text. Some articles also show an automatically generated “Key Takeaways” summary, which is labeled as AI-generated. AI tools never decide what is medically true on this site: every article is checked against the sources listed in it and reviewed before it’s published, and we never publish a source we haven’t checked.
Medical review
Our articles are currently not reviewed by a medical professional before publishing. Instead, they are fact-checked against the official guidance listed in each article. If an article is reviewed by a qualified professional in future, we will name the reviewer and their credentials on that article.
Product recommendations and affiliate links
Some articles recommend baby products. We say whether we’ve used a product ourselves or assessed it on specifications, safety standards and other parents’ experiences, and we check safety-critical products like car seats and sleep products against safety standards and recall notices. Some links are affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you; this never decides what we recommend. Read our full affiliate disclosure.
Corrections and feedback
If you think something on Newborn Stages is wrong, out of date or unclear, please email us at hello@newbornstages.com or use the contact details on our About page. We read every message. When we correct a factual error, we update the article and its review date.
Medical disclaimer
The content on Newborn Stages is for general information only and isn’t a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always ask your pediatrician or another qualified health provider about your child’s health. In an emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number. Read our full disclaimer.
