Expecting or caring for your first child feels huge. You’ll get a lot of advice—some helpful, some not. This page gives simple, practical steps you can use now: newborn basics, routine ideas, emotional support, and how to prepare the family for a firstborn.
Start with the essentials: feed, sleep, change, and check. For feeding, pick what works—breastfeeding, formula, or both—and find one reliable source of help (lactation consultant, nurse or clinic). Aim for frequent feeds early on and watch the baby’s weight and wet nappies.
Sleep will be messy at first. Try short, safe naps for the baby and sleep shifts with your partner when you can. Use a firm crib mattress, place the baby on their back, and keep soft items out of the cot.
Pack a simple hospital bag: ID, insurance, phone charger, comfy clothes, a going-home outfit for baby, nappies, and a small blanket. At home, have nappies, wipes, a thermometer, basic medicine, and a place to change baby set up near where you spend most time.
Book the first pediatrician visit before you leave the hospital and keep vaccination dates handy. If anything feels off—noisy breathing, high fever, poor feeding—call your clinic. Trust your instincts.
Build a flexible routine, not a strict schedule. Try consistent little rituals: a daytime walk, a bath before bedtime, feeding then a quiet cuddle. These cues help the baby settle and give you predictable pockets of time.
New parents often face strong emotions—joy, exhaustion, worry. Sleep and proper meals make a big difference. Ask for help: let someone cook, do laundry, or watch the baby while you nap. If you feel persistently low or overwhelmed, seek help early. Postpartum blues are common; postpartum depression needs professional care.
If you already have children, prepare them before the baby arrives. Talk simply about the new arrival, involve them in small tasks (fetching nappies, picking a toy) and keep one-on-one time so they don’t feel pushed aside. Praise them for helping; small rewards and clear roles work better than long explanations.
Practical finances matter: review parental leave and any benefits, set a small weekly budget for baby items, and skip extras early on—simple clothes and second-hand gear work fine. Focus money on safety items and quality sleep arrangements.
Final note: routines and feelings shift fast. What works in week two may change in month two. Keep a short list of trusted people (doctor, friend, family) and one reliable parenting resource. Take small steps every day—each small win matters more than perfection.
Celebrated actress Margot Robbie is reportedly pregnant with her first child, as confirmed by multiple sources to People magazine. Recently spotted with a visible baby bump in Lake Como, Robbie and her husband, Tom Ackerley, have been married since 2016. The couple co-founded LuckyChap Entertainment and have worked on numerous successful projects together, including 'Barbie' and 'I, Tonya'.