Top 5 Tips for New Mamas
My Top 5 Tips for New Mamas
Your baby is here—and they are perfect in every way. You’ve journeyed through pregnancy, birth, and now you’re in the tender, sacred space of postpartum. It can feel overwhelming at times, but remember: you already have everything your baby needs. You are the perfect mother for this child. If you’re wondering what’s truly essential in these early weeks, here are my top five tips—rooted in developmental wisdom and ancestral postpartum care.
1. Buy a Sheepskin Rug.
That’s it. No bouncy seat. No swing. Just a sheepskin rug to lay your baby on when they’re not in your arms. This soft, natural surface offers comfort and warmth while supporting your baby’s movement development. Use it when you need to take a shower, cook a meal, or simply rest nearby and observe your baby's gentle movements. It’s a beautiful way to allow space and independence while staying connected.
2. Only Use Inward-Facing Carriers.
Keep your baby heart-to-heart. Outward-facing carriers overstimulate little ones who have no filter to protect themselves from the barrage of lights, sounds, and movement in the outside world. Babies carried outward may experience disruptions in sensory processing and challenges with physical boundaries later on. When worn facing inward, your baby can rest, snuggle into your body, and feel safe—while you act as their filter and their world.
3. Car Seats Are for Cars.
Avoid using the car seat as a baby carrier. These devices are designed for crash protection, not optimal development. The curled position in a car seat can restrict lung expansion and healthy spinal alignment. Instead, wear your baby in a carrier that allows full-body support and closeness. Let them move, breathe, and rest on you—not in a plastic bucket.
4. Keep Stimulation Low.
Your baby just left the womb—a quiet, dark, warm space. Now is not the time for flashing toys, loud noise, or overstimulating environments. Create a soft landing into the world with dim lighting (think salt lamps or low amber bulbs), gentle voices, and soft, natural surroundings in peach or pink tones. Protect their developing senses with your calm, grounded energy.
5. Nourish Yourself Deeply.
Your body has done something incredible. Now it’s time to rebuild and replenish. Focus on warm, nutrient-dense meals rich in bone broths, well-cooked vegetables, and clean proteins. Limit gluten and sugar to help with hormonal regulation and healing. Let your community support you—say yes to meal trains, help with laundry, and trusted hands to hold the baby while you shower or nap. You don’t need to do it all. You need to be held, too.
You are doing beautifully.
If you’d like support in navigating these precious early weeks—from babywearing to creating rhythm in your home to postpartum healing—I’m here to walk with you. You deserve to be nurtured, seen, and supported as you become together with your baby.