Preparing For Baby

Get ready for your baby’s arrival! Parenting is so much easier if you’re prepared with our expert advice for new parents.. Everything in this section of our blogs is applicable in the moment, but we encourage parents to read *before* the arrival of their baby.

Learn how to Physically prepare. Prepare feeding and changing stations around your home, set up a healthy sleep environment, and purchase the products that you need to welcome your new baby home with the least amount of stress and the least amount of 9pm sprints to Target. Set up a plan for visitors, food and potential emergencies in the hospital and at home.

Learn how to Mentally prepare. Set yourself up with the knowledge of newborn development and what to expect from a newborn so you aren’t going into parenthood blind! Get yourself into the mindset of how much sleep you can expect with a newborn, how often they’ll need to eat, and what they’ll need from you as a caregiver.

Learn how to Emotionally prepare. Understand the mental health risks of having a newborn, what is postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis, what signs to look for and how to create a plan of action. The overwhelming majority of parents experience some level of the baby blues!

We strongly feel that preparation is vital to a strong foundation in parenting a newborn. [It’s why we recommend watching our video series before your baby arrives!] If you’d like all of our insight delivered in an easy to follow video format, then check our our video series!

How To Prepare For a Summer Baby

Preparing for a summer baby can be both exciting and overwhelming. As the temperature rises, it's important to take extra care of your newborn to ensure they stay healthy and comfortable. Here are some tips to help you prepare for...

Healing from Vaginal Birth

Giving birth should automatically give you the street cred of a celebrity and the red carpet should be rolled out as you leave the hospital or birth center...[Or after you leave your living room.] I mean you did just push...

Postpartum and Mental Health

We go by airplane rules when it comes to postpartum and mental health. Remember, your health is as important as your baby’s. That means you need to put your own mask on first to be able to care for your...

Different Types of White Noise

When parents are looking into tools to help their baby sleep, they often talk about getting a sound machine that plays white noise. White noise is a popular type of sound that is often used to help newborns [and adults]...

Should I use a crib mobile?

Parents often ask me when they are setting up their nursery: "Should I use a crib mobile?" And I want to start this article off saying that there isn't any strong evidence on either side. At the end of the...

Nesting party, why to have a nesting party, how to have a nesting party

What the Heck is a Nesting Party?

Do you know what a nesting party is? I didn't! I heard the term and had no idea what it meant, so I did what I always do...my research deep dive! I searched the internet, and asked new parents what...

Traveling with a newborn over the holidays, traveling tips

Traveling for the Holidays with a newborn? Here are some tips that will help you get there sanely and safely!

Are you traveling for the holidays with your newborn? Holidays are stressful enough, let us help you be prepared to get there in one piece! GET YOUR BABY A PLANE TICKET. I can't yell this loudly enough. You're going to...

Safety Proofing for Babies: Tips and Products

There is SO MUCH to do involving safety proofing for babies. Sometimes it can seem overwhelming. Where this might not be 100% of everything that you need to do to prepare your nursery and your home, we feel that this...

tired new mom with sleep deprivation feeding baby in bed

Sleep Deprivation After Having A Baby: Survival Tips From A Sleep Consultant

After my 40 hour labor, I transitioned into feeding a baby 24/7 for 48 hours in the hospital. I was fueled by adrenaline and pure excitement. I don't even remember being tired! I was waited on hand and foot by...

Hospital Bag Checklist

It's happeninggggg. The big day is getting close! When you can’t see your toes anymore – or by your 36th week – it’s time to pack your hospital bag. There’s no telling exactly how long you’ll be at the hospital,...

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