4 Baby Care Tips and Prep for the Holidays
The holidays can be a lot for anyone to juggle, especially new parents. But with a bit of planning and a touch of compassion for yourself along the way, it’s also an exciting time of year. Here are a few practical tips for navigating the holidays with a newborn. 1. Prioritize Your Rest When Baby Rests During baby’s nap times, this is a chance for you to slow down and take care of your needs, which hopefully entails some sort of self-care and something that doesn’t involve chores. Whatever your idea of rest looks like, do it with confidence by using a baby monitor camera . You’ll be able to see your baby’s activity or movements from an app on your phone without disrupting their rest or yours. 2. Accept Help, But Don’t be Afraid to say No In the spirit of a slower schedule, you don’t have to attend every event or host every person. It’s also perfectly fine to skip the crowds and car rides and create special memories at home. If you do plan on having people o...