First 30 Days Survival Guide

The first 30 days after having a baby are a magical, exhausting, scary, and beautiful time. We are making things easier for you with our survival guide:

Things to Remember:

  • Your body is amazing and your baby is resilient.

  • There is no better mom in this world for your baby than you.

  • Your baby needs the best version of you. taking some you time is not selfish, its selfless.

  • You were made for this.

  • Ask for help or at least accept it when offered

  • It’s ok to be selfish about holding your baby, They are YOUR baby.

  • Take it slow - you have our permission :)

Things to Buy:

  • Magic Shusher

  • Sound Machine

  • Red Light 

  • 5 Second Sleepea Swaddle

  • Bathtub or sink insert

  • Nail grinder

  • Newborn baby Clothes - no matter what anyone says your baby will wear them for at least a bit

  • Waterproof mattress protector for your bed

  • Diapers (Newborn and Size 1)

  • Wipes

  • Bassinet with sheets

  • Boon trove milk collector

  • Nipple cream with silverette cups

Things to Do:

  • Soak up the newborn smell and snuggles

  • Take a nap whenever you can or when your body tells you that you need it

  • Try out the baby swing

  • Use the Baby Carrier for contact naps while you take a walk or do things around the house (Moby easy wrap is a Bringing Home Baby favorite!)

  • Try to get out of the house once a day, even if only for a walk.

We are here for you and your family for every state of motherhood before, during, and after bringing home baby.

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