25 Newborn Baby Hacks Every First Time Mom Should Know

Beth introduces her video with the intention of sharing 25 newborn care tips for first-time moms. She reflects on her own experiences with her first baby in 2021 and her second baby, sharing tips and tricks she learned to make life with a newborn easier. The paragraph emphasizes the importance of using the diaper as the first wipe during diaper changes to save on wipes and manage mess, especially for boys who often pee during changes. Beth also suggests having a diaper change station on each floor of the house for convenience and discusses belly button care after birth, including how to dress and diaper a newborn with a belly button clip.

The paragraph focuses on breastfeeding advice, recommending that the mother should bring the baby to the breast rather than bending over the baby to avoid back, neck, and wrist pain. Beth also discusses the importance of scheduling and feeding on demand to maintain a healthy milk supply and prevent a fussy baby. She introduces the Eat Play Sleep rhythm as a flexible framework for newborn care, emphasizing the importance of adjusting to the baby's natural hunger cues and using timers to keep track of feeding times. Additionally, she talks about the concept of wake windows and how understanding them can help structure the day with a newborn.

Beth suggests taking newborns outside during their wake windows to help with day and night confusion and to provide fresh air and sunlight benefits. She also recommends using the Huckleberry app to track important newborn care details such as wet and dirty diapers and feeding sessions, which can be helpful for new moms who are overwhelmed with the amount of information to remember and for providing updates to healthcare providers.

This paragraph covers baby clothing advice, including choosing zippered pajamas for easy nighttime changes and opting for footless clothing to avoid rapid outgrowing. Beth also emphasizes the importance of using drawer dividers for organization. Additionally, she shares her experience with baby baths, recommending the use of a warm, wet washcloth to keep the baby cozy and comfortable during bath time.

Beth provides tips on breast milk storage, including how to remove air from storage bags before freezing them flat and stacking them upright to save space. She also discusses using the Haakaa silicone breast pump for increased suction and milk supply. The paragraph concludes with advice on carrying car seats ergonomically to avoid strain on the pelvic floor and core during the postpartum period.

The paragraph begins with advice on trimming a newborn's nails while they sleep for safety and ease. Beth then shares a unique trick for helping babies accept a pacifier and discusses treating cradle cap with oil and a fine-tooth comb. Lastly, she addresses gas issues in babies, recommending leg movements and having gripe water and probiotics on hand for relief.

In the concluding paragraph, Beth offers encouragement to expecting moms, reminding them that they will figure out motherhood as they go and that they will be amazing moms. She invites viewers to share their due months in the comments and to explore more of her content related to pregnancy, birth, and newborn life. Beth also encourages experienced moms to share their tips in the comments to help expecting mothers.