- Section 1: Preparing for Your New Arrival
- Home Organization and Cleaning
- Finances and Paperwork
- Relationships
- Self-Care and Relaxation
- Section 2: Preparing Your Home and Daily Life
- Childproofing Your Home
- Establishing a Routine
- Adjusting Relationships
- Section 3: Stocking Up On Gear and Supplies
- Must-Have Nursery Gear
- Essential Health and Safety Items
- Must-Have Diapering Supplies
- Feeding Time Basics
- Section 4: Setting Up The Nursery
- Choosing Furniture with Function in Mind
- Selecting Decor with Baby in Mind
- Creating a Soothing Sanctuary
- Section 5: Feeding Your Newborn
- Breastfeeding
- Formula Feeding
- Combination Feeding
- Handling Allergies
- Section 6: Understanding Newborn Sleep
- Newborn Sleep Patterns
- Establishing Safe Sleep
- Popular Sleep Training Approaches
- Common Newborn Sleep Challenges
- Section 7: Newborn Health and Medical Care
- Choosing a Pediatrician
- Typical Newborn Well Visit Schedule
- Recognizing Emergencies
- Section 8: Surviving the First Few Weeks
- Recovering Physically
- Managing Emotions
- Embracing the Lifestyle
- Bonding as a Family
- Section 9: Gear, Gadgets and Apps for New Parents
- Section 10: Establishing Routines and Rituals
- Section 11 – Caring for Mom Postpartum
- Physical Recovery
- Postpartum Moods
- Medical Needs
- Support System
- Section 12 – Engaging Siblings
- Prep Work
- Involving Kids After Baby’s Arrival
- Handling Adjustment Challenges
- Section 13 – Self Care for Dads and Partners
- Sleep when possible
- Eat well and stay hydrated
- Exercise and Fresh Air
- Make Time for Yourself
- Connect With Your Partner
- Bond with Your Baby
- Section 14 – Preparing for Return to Work
- Section 15 – Making Time for Your Relationship
- Section 16 – Resources for New Parents
- Section 17 – Final Thoughts for New Parents
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