Checklists

🦃🍂Happy Thanksgiving! Grateful for You ❤️

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂 As I reflect on this past year, I feel incredibly thankful for your support and for being part of the First Time Mom community. It means so much to me that I can share my journey, tips, and resources with you—and that I have the chance to give back in ways that make […]

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How to Plan Your Child’s Birthday Party: A Complete Checklist

I’ve always enjoyed planning parties, and now that I have a baby, I finally have the perfect excuse to go all out. That being said, I wish I had more time! For Alisia’s 1st birthday, I planned an Alice in ONEderland theme. Her birthday is just a few days before my favorite holiday—you guessed it—Halloween!

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Packing Checklist for traveling with infants: Must-Have baby items on the flight

Traveling with a baby can be a daunting task, but with a comprehensive checklist, you can ensure you have everything you need for a smooth journey. Here’s a detailed packing list divided into two main sections: items in your carry-on and items in your baby’s suitcase. Join us to get the free printable checklist 1.

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Learn your baby’s 5 different cries. Unlock their secret language.

As a new parent, one of the most challenging tasks can be deciphering what your baby needs just from their cries. It can often feel like an overwhelming guessing game. However, understanding the Dunstan Baby Language, a method developed by Priscilla Dunstan, can transform the way you respond to your baby’s cries and ultimately lead

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Checklist of Best First Foods for starting solids

When my daughter started her solids journey, she couldn’t eat any finger foods and was exclusively on purees until she was one year old. This was a cause for concern among the daycare staff and others around us, but I wasn’t worried. She had a pronounced gag reflex that often led to vomiting, making it

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Safe Sleep for Infants Checklist

We were very desperate when our baby wasn’t sleeping through the night. We noticed that she slept well in a bouncer, but fortunately, we researched the risks before letting her sleep there overnight. We learned that a baby’s airway can get obstructed when their head tilts forward in a bouncer, so we never did it.

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Checklist for Soothing a Crying Baby

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Baby101: Developmental Milestones and Leaps

A Personal Journey: Why Patience Matters When it comes to tracking your baby’s developmental milestones, it’s easy to get caught up in stress and worry if your little one isn’t hitting every mark precisely on time. As a parent who’s been through this, I can confidently say: don’t panic. Here’s my story, and why I

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Checklist for Going Out with a Baby 0-6 Months

Taking your baby out for the first time can be both exciting and daunting. With proper planning and a comprehensive checklist, you can ensure a smooth and enjoyable outing. BIG TIP! Get everything ready once for all the outings and don’t remove anything from the diaper bag unless it’s dirty and need replacements. When you

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Baby 101: First-Time Mom Survival Guide to Newborn Care

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