Day 7 🎁 Grandma means well, but...
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Day 7 already, Reader 🎁 My in-laws live close by so we spent a lot of time there. But when we made the 12 hour trip to my mom's house it was also nice to have what we needed there. If your baby is going to spend time at a grandparent's house (even occasionally), having a few basics there changes everything. Not just for convenience. For consistency. And consistency means easier settling, easier feeding, and less frustration for everyone, especially you. 🎁 YOUR DAY 7 GIFT: I put together a simple list of what's worth having at grandma and grandpa's, and what's not. Most of these items are easy to find secondhand on Facebook Marketplace or from friends ready to pass things along. 👉 CLICK HERE to grab the Grandparent’s Gear List 🎁 🤔 NEWBORN NUGGET At some point, you're probably going to hear: "We always put you to sleep on your stomach." And this is where things get a little awkward. Here's what you need to know: In 1994, researchers launched the Back to Sleep campaign after discovering that placing babies on their backs significantly reduces the risk of SIDS. SIDS rates dropped by more than 50% after that shift. Tummy sleep can be tempting, especially when someone who's raised babies encourages it. But the data is consistent and clear. Back is best. This is one of those moments where having current information matters. Not opinions. Not "what we used to do." Because when you feel confident in what's right, those conversations get a lot easier to navigate. 🙌🏼 ONE SMALL THING TO DO TODAY Forward this video to the grandparents-to-be. I walk through the recommendations that have changed since they had babies, including sleep safety, feeding, and gear. I made it specifically for them, so you don't have to be the one explaining everything (or worse, arguing about it at 2am). 🎁 If you're just joining the Countdown to Labor Day you can get the previous days' free gifts HERE. Can't wait to send tomorrow's gift. Talk soon! 💛 xoxo, Valerie Trumbower, PCD(DONA), CLC Certified Postpartum Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor |
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