I am scared of missing a vaccine date once work starts again. The hospital gave us a paper card, but I want a simple backup system both parents can see. What are you using and has it worked reliably? Our family is split on this, which is why I am looking for first-hand experiences.
For anything medical or if the baby seems unwell, I would check with your paediatrician rather than rely on forum experiences. But for logistics, parent tips are gold. My spouse had a different view initially, so we tried it for a few weeks before deciding. Practical help from family was more valuable than extra advice for us. Your child's response may be different, but this was our experience.
We kept one shared note on the phone for feeds, medicines if any were prescribed, and questions for the paediatrician. It reduced the 'did you already do this?' confusion. My spouse had a different view initially, so we tried it for a few weeks before deciding. We also checked anything health-related directly with our paediatrician. We made the change gradually rather than all at once.
For anything medical or if the baby seems unwell, I would check with your paediatrician rather than rely on forum experiences. But for logistics, parent tips are gold. The first month was much less predictable than we expected. We made the change gradually rather than all at once.
Good point about asking for the details in writing. I had not thought of that. The first month was much less predictable than we expected. We are in Visakhapatnam, so local logistics may be a little different.
Interesting — we had assumed the opposite. Helpful to hear a first-hand experience. The first month was much less predictable than we expected. We are in Noida, so local logistics may be a little different.