Terms of Service

Last updated: 19 June 2026

1. Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using BabyScout at babyscout.app (“the Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes.

2. What BabyScout is

BabyScout is a free parenting information website. We provide:

  • check_circleWeek-by-week pregnancy guides from Week 1 through Week 42
  • check_circleBaby and toddler development guides by age and topic
  • check_circleArticles on sleep, feeding, development, health, and parenting
  • check_circleA baby names section with filtering by gender and origin
  • check_circleFree tools including a due date calculator, wake window calculator, and nap schedule generator
  • check_circleA curated shop with product recommendations and affiliate links

All content on BabyScout is provided free of charge. No registration is required to access any part of the Site.

3. Medical disclaimer

Important — please read

The information on BabyScout is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor, midwife, health visitor, or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have about your health or your child's health and development.

Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on BabyScout. If you think you or your child may have a medical emergency, call your local emergency services immediately (999 in the UK, 112 in Europe, 911 in the US).

BabyScout does not provide personalised medical advice. Content reflects general mainstream guidance from organisations such as the NHS, WHO, and AAP, but cannot account for individual circumstances.

4. Affiliate links and commercial relationships

Some links on BabyScout — particularly in the Shop section and within articles — are affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or product recommendations. We only recommend products we believe are genuinely useful to parents. All affiliate links are clearly the result of our editorial judgement, not paid placement.

Prices, availability, and product details are subject to change. We recommend verifying current details on the retailer's own website before purchasing.

5. Acceptable use

You may use BabyScout for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:

  • cancelReproduce, distribute, or republish our content without prior written permission
  • cancelScrape or systematically copy content from the Site for any purpose
  • cancelAttempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or its infrastructure
  • cancelUse the Site in any way that could harm, disrupt, or overburden its systems
  • cancelUse automated tools, bots, or scrapers to access the Site at scale
  • cancelUse our content or branding in a way that implies official endorsement

6. Intellectual property

All content on BabyScout — including text, guides, articles, images, graphics, logos, and code — is owned by or licensed to BabyScout. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission.

You may share links to BabyScout pages freely. Brief quotations for the purpose of commentary, review, or educational use are permitted provided the source is credited and a link to the original page is included.

7. Third-party links and content

BabyScout contains links to third-party websites, including product retailers, research sources, and support organisations. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or terms of service of any third-party site. Linking to a third-party site does not constitute an endorsement.

8. Accuracy of information

We make every effort to ensure that information on BabyScout is accurate and up to date. However, parenting guidance and medical recommendations evolve over time, and we cannot guarantee that all content reflects the very latest guidance at every moment.

If you believe any information on BabyScout is inaccurate, please contact us and we will review it promptly.

9. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, BabyScout and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on any content provided. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or fitness for any particular purpose of any content on the Site.

10. Governing law

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the European Union and the Republic of Lithuania. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Lithuania.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us.