YBC Life Stage Guides

Life Stage Guides

Navigating through each stage of pregnancy and parenthood can be challenging. We get it! That's where we come in. Our life stage guides are the ultimate tool to help you through each milestone you reach. Whether it's expert advice on getting your birth plan ready for the big day, handy checklists to help you through the newborn days, or healthy recipe videos to make the weaning process a little easier, we're here to help.

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What to expect on our YBC life stage guides...

Our life stage guides are full of handy videos from experts in their fields! From birth advice from a Clinical Psychologist, to weaning recipe ideas from a Registered Nutritionist, you're sure to find useful tips and tricks from the experts. Each guide includes expert videos to help you feel informed and confident in your parenting journey.

Whether it’s learning self-care tips for pregnancy, understanding sleep techniques, or exploring first foods during weaning, each video offers clear, research-backed guidance.

Our experts discuss everything from common questions and concerns to specific techniques that you can apply right away. These videos are designed to be short, accessible, and relevant to each stage, making it easy to find answers to your most pressing questions, whenever you need them.

In addition to expert advice, each YBC life stage guide is filled with practical tips and tricks that simplify daily routines and make parenting more enjoyable. These sections offer straightforward, effective strategies on every aspect of pregnancy and parenting, including self-care, babyproofing, feeding routines, and early childhood development. From suggestions on how to soothe your little one, to quick reminders for maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, these tips are easy to understand and even easier to apply.

We want to keep things easy for you. The focus is on simple but effective approaches that parents can integrate into their day-to-day lives, helping to reduce stress and build confidence. These tips are sourced from both parenting experts and experienced members of our online community, providing a blend of professional advice and real-life solutions! With these quick insights, you’ll be better equipped to handle common challenges, helping you enjoy your parenting journey and feel supported at each stage.

We know that parents need advice they can trust, which is why every life stage guide includes expert articles covering a wide range of topics. Our articles are written by professionals, including midwives, psychologists, sleep experts, and nutritionists, to provide research-based advice tailored to each stage of your parenting journey. From preparing for labour and delivery to supporting baby’s development, these articles cover practical tips, common concerns, and expert strategies.

You’ll find topics like preparing for childbirth, understanding newborn sleep cycles, encouraging early milestones, and navigating weaning. With this expert knowledge, you’ll gain confidence in your parenting decisions and know where to turn for answers. Each article serves as a reliable resource you can revisit whenever you need guidance on your parenting path.

Each guide provides free downloadable resources that are easy to print and use whenever you need them. From birth plan templates to daily trackers, these resources are designed to keep you organised and help you feel more prepared. You can download our birth plan template to outline your preferences for the delivery room, and a self-care toolkit to support your physical and mental health during pregnancy and postpartum. For parents managing baby’s first milestones, there’s a milestone checklist to track every exciting new development.

Other useful downloads include a baby proofing checklist to ensure your home is safe, a sleep tracker to monitor sleeping patterns, and a feeding tracker to keep track of your baby’s feeding routines. These resources make it easy to stay on top of the details, ensuring you feel prepared and organised for each step of the journey. With these tools at hand, you can focus on what really matters—enjoying the experience with your little one!