Being a new parent is very rewarding and also scary when you have no idea where to begin the journey. Baby and Mommy care should be fun instead of a nightmare. I made a list of a few things to help you get started. Pick and choose what you want or need from this list. Some things I used for my babies and kids. There are some things that I wish I had known about which would have made each parenting stage a little easier. Do your own research for these items and choose what you think will be best for you and your family.
Poem
With the birth of each baby comes the joy of being a new mom. A new face you have never seen before. The pride and joy that says I am a mom, or I am a dad. The little individual who will look to you for safety care and support every waking moment of each day.
Oh, the joy and pleasure of watching him or her grow and develop. The tears of joy filled with excitement and gladness as he or she achieves each milestone. A new baby, a new gift worth more than any other valuable thing that one could receive.
Baby and Mommy Care Family Needs Chart
Here are a few things which may help you along the way as you make plans and schedules to do things for your baby, your other children, your spouse, and yourself.
| Baby | Mom | Older Kids | Dad | |
| Newborn Car seat | Breast pump | Safe around baby toys | Book for new dads | |
| Grow with me Car seat | Books to read | Coastline 3-in-1 Wash | ||
| Large Receiving blankets | Hot water bottle | Art supplies | Clean Slate 3-in-1 Wash | |
| Burping pads | Massager | Outside time | Men Hand and Body Soap Bar | |
| Bottles | Warm fuzzy blanket | Peppermint Bath Soak for ages 10 years old and up | Men Natural Deodorant Stick | |
| Bottle warmer | Books to read | mini foot care kit | After Shave Splash | |
| Stroller |
Large size Healing Elements Balm The whole family can use this healing elements |
Men Hand and Body Lotion | ||
| Bouncer | Baby Journal | Lemon Sorbet Sink Side Hand Washing Set | ||
| Crib | Meal plan/schedule | Healing Elements Stick | ||
| Appointment book/Calendar/planner | ||||
| Nursing bra, shirt, blanket | ||||
| Disposable Diapers | Rocking chair with ottoman | |
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| Baby-on-the-Go Set | 25% off while supplies last. Lavender Vanilla Body Balm helps to improve the appearance of stretch marks and helps to increases skin’s firmness and elasticity | |||
| Baby Lotion | Lavender Vanilla Body Oil 25% off while supplies last | |||
| Prebiotic Baby Wash | Lavender Vanilla Spray 25% Off while supplies last. Spritz Spray on body for a fragrance pick me up. Spay on linens as a sleep enhancer at bedtime |
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| Littles Healing Elements can be used for diaper rash and craddle cap | Prebiotic Body Wash | |||
| Littles Healing Elements Stick | Lavender mint body icing hydrates skin and leaves a silky finish |
Whole Family
Although baby and mommy care is essential, the whole family will need encouragement, love, and support. Every one needs attention, stability, rest, sleep, peace, and joy. Each family member need time with the new baby or babies. Balanced meals (as close to nutritious and heathy as possible). Quality time with each other. A daily, weekly schedule with room for changes and adjustments. Remember there is not a one way fits all family method. Every family is unique. Every family have different needs and wants. Written below is an interesting experience we had in my family. Hopefully, you will find it entertaining and helpful.
Funny True Story
When my children were small, I spent most of my time doing things for the children because of special needs and behavior problems. I carefully planned out things for the children to do each day. My husband was away from home most of the day at work. I got used to making all my plans based on the needs of all the children and baby.
Make a long story short. My husband began to act jealous of my relationship with the kids. When we finally talked about how he was acting he said to me, “You spend all your time with the kids and act like you do not care about me. You act like I don’t exist.” At the time I felt like he was being immature and acting like a child for saying those things. I felt like he wanted me to neglect the kids and give him all the attention.
Flash forwards some more. What I really needed was a schedule and a plan to try to balance the needs of everyone in the family. I made sure my family had what they needed and wanted. Using a daily planner and schecule helped me alot with making plans for our family. I was satisfied knowing that my family had what they needed and wanted.
