Understanding That Magical Milestone (Without Obsessing Over Timelines) You’re changing diapers, wiping spit-up, living in a swirl of newborn chaos, and all you want is a little feedback. A smile. That fleeting moment of connection that tells you: they know you’re here. But when does that first real smile actually happen? You’ve probably seen a…
You’re Not Imagining It — Your Baby’s Sleep Pattern Is Upside Down If your newborn is sleeping peacefully through the day, like an angel who couldn’t possibly cause chaos, and then becomes wide-eyed and restless all night long, you’re not alone. This “night shift baby” routine is surprisingly common. And while it feels frustrating (and…
You’re Not Doing Anything Wrong — But Let’s Figure Out What’s Going On Your baby cries right after eating, and nothing you try seems to work. You’ve burped them, changed them, held them, rocked them — and yet, they’re still fussy. This situation is frustrating and confusing, especially when feeding should be one of the…
You’re Not Missing Something — Crying Happens, Even When Everything Seems Fine If you’re holding a crying baby right now, and you’ve already run through the mental checklist—fed, changed, burped, warm, safe—and they’re still crying… take a breath. You’re not doing anything wrong. You’re not missing something obvious. And you’re definitely not alone. Every parent…
