A Little Starshine
Welcome to the world
Sometimes your dearest friend’s girlfriend has a baby, and now your best friend is a parent, and that’s a way bigger deal to you than you realized it would be.
So, for at least the third time, a newsletter about children.
Thing to Read
Books on development at every age, each year has a book for it. They give you a good idea of what to expect developmentally either before— or as— it happens. Written by a team of doctors, one medical and one research-based.
And for the little themselves: a series about a snail HOW CUTE. I saw these and immediately bought two for future bilingual babies.
Thing to Listen to
Mother.ly podcast (they also have a deeply insightful IG)
Thing to Wear
Mommy & Me
KicKee Pants makes ultra soft baby clothes, pajamas, t-shirts, and underwear— for the whole family. Dads included, should they wish. Reviews suggest their mens’ boxer briefs are very comfortable.
Thing to Eat
Growing a baby is a huge drain on a body’s nutrient stores, understandably. Food from this cookbook is for building back nutrient stores in a mother’s body. Help with that exhaustion level a little bit.
Thing to Watch
In theatres recently— maybe now if you’re in an area it did well, or have one of those last-chance theatres.
Thing to Gift
If you’re invited to a baby shower, obviously you have a registry to work off of, but remember! The first 15 weeks of a baby’s life are HUGE adjustments for the baby and mom, so accommodations should be made!
After baby is born organizing a meal, or coordinating a group of friends for a few weeks of meals, can be fundamental in keeping mama and baby functioning— especially if the other parent has no leave.
And you don’t want any new-mom-friend to feel like everyone only cares about the baby, and not her…
100% cotton to keep her cool as her hormones continue to freak out for a bit
Saint of the Week
Patron Saint of Toddlers:
Saint Philomena, the patron saint of babies and youth— a 3rd Century martyr who never had any children, but was herself one, at 13.
Sports Thingamabob
For your contemplation, baby bulk:
Beauty Bomb
If you have a new little bitty, or know someone who does, this seems like such a fun little treat:
Babies lose moisture in their skin something like 30% faster than adults, so those little cuties need replenishment.