Babies & Children

Mental Load Audit — Newborn Stage Checklist

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40 items

The invisible work of a household with a newborn. Who is tracking what — feeding, sleep, medical, admin, and the caregiver's own wellbeing. This free mental load audit — newborn stage checklist gives you a 40-item head start so nothing important slips through the cracks. it's been shaped by real families using it in real moments — the kind you don't get a second chance to prepare for. Use it as-is, or open it in Checkbloom to customise every item, share it with anyone by link (no account required on their end), and tick things off together in real time from any phone. When you're offline, changes queue and sync the moment you're back. Every Checkbloom template is free to preview and free to download as a PDF. Create a list from this template and share it with anyone by link — they can check items off in real time with no account or app download required.

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What's on the list

Feeding
Who plans and tracks feeding schedule
Who manages breastfeeding or formula supply
Who tracks growth and feeding concerns
Who researches and introduces solids when time comes
Who manages pediatrician feeding questions
Sleep
Who manages the bedtime routine
Who handles night wakings — primary and backup
Who researches sleep approaches when needed
Who tracks sleep patterns and regressions
Medical
Who books and tracks pediatrician appointments
Who manages vaccination schedule
Who monitors development milestones
Who calls the doctor when something seems wrong
Who researches symptoms at 3am
Practical Daily Care
Who manages nappy and supply inventory
Who does laundry for the baby
Who prepares the change bag before outings
Who manages clothing sizing as baby grows
Who tracks what equipment is needed next
Admin and Paperwork
Who registered the birth
Who manages the baby's medical records
Who handles insurance for the baby
Who tracks parental leave admin for both parents
Who manages childcare research and waitlists
Social and Extended Family
Who coordinates visitors
Who manages the photos and announcements
Who handles the thank you notes
Who communicates with extended family
Who tracks the baby's social calendar
Your Wellbeing
Who is monitoring the primary caregiver's mental health
Who ensures the primary caregiver gets unbroken sleep at least twice a week
Who ensures both parents have time outside the house alone
Who is tracking for postnatal depression in either parent

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