Bringing home a new baby can feel equal parts joyful and overwhelming. In this Follow Up episode, I revisit a favorite past conversation, I Just Had a Baby, Now What?, and share practical newborn guidance through the lens of both a pediatrician and a mom.

We talk about what newborns really need in the early weeks, how to recognize common cues for hunger, sleep, and interaction, and why simple routines like feeding, diaper changes, tummy time, and cuddles matter more than perfection. I also share insights from a recent parent survey in partnership with Angelcare and Diaper Genie about the products and routines families say helped them most in those early months.

I discuss:

What the fourth trimester means
The core needs of a newborn
Reading hunger, sleep, and play cues
Why babies cry, and it is not always hunger
Feeding on demand in the early weeks
Simple routines that support connection
Easy ways to engage your newborn
Why holding your baby does not spoil them
How to ease stress in the newborn stage

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