A Newborn Baby
There is nothing in the world like it…
That soft skin. That perfect little mouth.
That newborn smell that is so distinctive.
The way he grasps your finger.
That moment when his eyes meet yours and you are overwhelmed with love for this infinitely precious gift.
But that is not all that is overwhelming…
Your body hurts.
Your hormones are going crazy.
You cry and you don’t know why you are crying.
You haven’t had a good night’s sleep since before you went into labor.
And through all of that, you are expected to…
Get him to sleep long enough for you to take a shower.
Understand what each cry means.
Be sure that he’s getting enough to eat.
Teach him that people want to sleep at night and interact during the day.
And breastfeeding sounded like a great idea…
I understand.
I’ve been there…nine times. Yes, I have given birth to nine babies, one at a time. And yes, some things do get easier, but never so easy that you don’t feel overwhelmed with each one.
Overwhelmed by the love, and overwhelmed by the learning process before you.
Each baby is unique, and so it takes time. Time to learn how to meet his individual needs, to learn how to read his cues, and how to get yourself back to feeling normal and confident again. That’s why we are here.
We (my husband and I, along with many other experienced parents who share their wisdom & experience here) desire to encourage you on your exciting new journey with this precious new baby.
I call it the fourth trimester because your newborn baby will rely on you almost as much for these first three months as he did for the first nine months that you carried him under your heart.
So to you first-time moms and dads (and parents-to-be), we say congratulations on your newborn baby! Welcome to our little corner of the Web, where we hope the tips, advice, and encouragement shared here will give you great confidence as you adjust to parenting this unique child.
Here is a sampling of some of the articles new parents will find helpful:
And if you are one of those experienced parents, we welcome you, too. Please share your tips and encouragement with those who are seeking it. Here are some of the many places where new parents would value your input:
- Baby Product Reviews - Share Your Best (or Worst) Baby Products
- Childhood Immunization - What Every First-Time Parent Should Know
- Breastfeeding vs. Bottlefeeding - The "Feeding Babies" Debate
- Dad's Corner - How Are You Involved as a Dad?
- Ask the Moms - Support and Encouragement for the First-Time Mom
Babies Come Into This World
Babies come into the world brand new.
They have no preconceived notions of bottles and you.
Expecting love and giving it back,
These little Angels see nothing you lack.
They don't know when you're wondering if what you're doing is right.
Happiness comes from having you in sight.
Don't worry your skills are shaky and new;
Your baby just wants you to be you.
Feedings and diapers and car seats won't last;
The love that you show to your child says it best.
Take care of this little gift from above,
and everything is seen through her and your love.
~Author Unknown~
See more beautiful newborn quotes and poems in our “Babyisms” pages.
So who are these people giving you advice
about newborn baby care?
We are the proud parents of nine former newborns…so far.
We’ve experienced just about everything related to caring for healthy newborn babies...multiple times.
At last count, we've...
- changed approximately 45,000 diapers
- breastfed for more than 11 years
- given around 3,900 baths
- spent many a sleepless night
- buckled little ones into carseats approximately 36,000 times
- witnessed a "first smile" 9 times
- loved every minute of it (OK, maybe not EVERY minute, but 99.9997% of them).
We are also researchers, teachers, and lovers of babies. Our perspective is shaped and guided by Biblical values and our Christian faith. Would you like to know more about us? Please visit our biography page!
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Guide to Healthy Newborns
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Newborn Development Guide
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Newborn Baby Checklist
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First Time Mom Support
Support and encouragement for the first time mom from a sisterhood of experienced moms.
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Newborn Baby Blog
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Helpful Parenting Resources
Great parenting resources for parents of newborn babies.
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How Newborn Baby Care Has Changed
Newborn baby care has changed radically over the past centuries. Read and share stories about the evolution of baby care.
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Baby Quotes, Questions, Verses, and Poems
Here you'll find newborn baby quotes along with newborn poems and Biblical quotes about children.
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Baby Contests You Will Enjoy Entering!
What fun! Baby Contests with cool prizes - just for sharing what you know!
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