Category: Newborn


  • 🛁Bathing a Newborn at Home: Step-by-Step Instructions for New Parents

    Bathing your baby for the first time at home can feel both magical and… honestly, a little terrifying. Don’t worry—you’re not alone! Every first-time parent wonders if they’re doing it right (spoiler: you probably are), and this guide will walk you through how to bathe a newborn at home safely and confidently. 👶 When Should…

  • Safe Sleep Checklist for Nervous New Parents

    If there’s one thing that’s been keeping me up at night (even before the baby arrives), it’s worrying about safe sleep. I’ve read enough to know that newborns need a very specific sleep setup to be safe, but honestly? The advice can feel overwhelming fast. So I’ve been working on a simple checklist—something I can…

  • How to Swaddle Your Baby Correctly (Without the Stress)

    One of the first things I learned while prepping for parenthood is that swaddling is supposed to be simple… but when you’re staring at a tiny, wiggly human (or even just a doll during practice), it suddenly feels like you’re trying to perform complicated origami. If you’re feeling overwhelmed about swaddling, you’re not alone. I’m…

  • First-Time Parent Survival Guide: Newborn Care Made Simple

    If you’re anything like me, the moment you found out you were going to be a parent, your brain probably went into a full-on panic spiral. (“Wait, they’re going to hand me a tiny human? With no manual?”) Yep, same here. I’m still in the thick of preparing and learning all of this newborn stuff…

  • What Baby Transportation Do You Really Need as a New Parent?

    Becoming a new parent comes with a long checklist—diapers, bottles, baby clothes… and yes, figuring out how you’re going to get around safely and efficiently with your little one. Whether you’re heading to doctor’s appointments, grocery runs, or coming home for the first time together, having the right transportation gear makes a huge difference. So…

  • Swaddles vs Sleep Sacks: What’s Best for Newborn Sleep and When to Use Each

    As a soon-to-be parent, I’ve been deep-diving into all things baby—especially sleep. If you’re prepping for your newborn like I am, you’ve probably seen the endless options for baby sleepwear: swaddles, sleep sacks, wearable blankets… it’s overwhelming! So I did some research and here’s what I’ve learned about swaddles vs. sleep sacks. When to use…

  • 🏡 How I’m Preparing to Survive the First Week Home With Baby (Based on Everything I’ve Read)

    baby’s first week home preparations As a soon-to-be first-time parent, I’ve spent a lot of time reading, listening, watching, and panicking (just a little/lot) about what those first few days at home with a newborn might actually be like. From what I’ve gathered, the first week is a mix of beautiful, exhausting, and totally unpredictable…