Day 11 with your newborn
Nappies tell a story 🧷
Nappies are one of the clearest ways to see how your baby is doing. It is not glamorous, but it is reassuring information.
You do not need to memorise everything. Your midwife or health visitor can help you understand what is expected for your baby's age and feeding method.
How you might feel
How you might feel
If you are recovering from birth, repeated bending and lifting can feel surprisingly tiring. Set up changing supplies at a comfortable height where possible.
Today's tip
Today's tip
Keep spare nappies, wipes or cotton wool, clean clothes, and muslins in more than one place so every change does not require a search mission.
Coming up
Coming up
Small systems make early parenting easier. They do not need to be perfect — they just need to reduce friction.
Checks and key dates around now
- Register the birthWithin 42 days in England and Wales
This is general information based on NHS guidance, not medical advice. Talk to your midwife, health visitor or GP about anything that worries you. If your baby has a high temperature, isn't feeding or is unusually sleepy, or you're worried about your own bleeding, pain or mood, get advice straight away from NHS 111 or your GP. In an emergency, call 999.