Baby Q&A - From Newborn to Toddler Tips

Have questions about labor, postpartum, newborn life, or motherhood in general? In our season 3 finale, we’re sitting down and answering all your listener questions! We chat about: • Tips for managing newborn care • The emotional side of postpartum and what it felt like trying to feel like ourselves again after birth • Favorite shows, books, and activities for young children • Essential baby gear that actually helped us • Ways to meet and connect with other moms during motherhood Listen in for our personal experiences, honest opinions, and the reminder that every family is different, take what works for yours and leave the rest. RESOURCES • Episodes mentioned: • Make first 6 weeks postpartum easier: https://bit.ly/MOMFilesEp29 • Postpartum reality meets play: https://bit.ly/MOMFilesEp30 • A study on a million words when reading to your child (https://ehe.osu.edu/news/listing/impo...) • Mom resources • Karrie Locher on IG (  / karrie_locher  ) • Our affiliate link for her cool mom merch (https://rstr.co/karrielocher/6575) • Hey Sleepy Baby (  / heysleepybaby  ) CONNECT WITH US • Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (  / goldengoosecreative  ) or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (  / goldengoosecreative  ) @goldengoosecreative • Need podcast support? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our services!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (/overview) • Want to be a guest or have a topic in mind? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us a message!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.goldengoosecreative.com/s...) CHAPTERS 00:00 Season finale + postpartum Q&A 01:33 Labor fears + birth prep 05:09 Real postpartum recovery 08:57 Newborn care overwhelm 14:46 Feeling like yourself after baby 17:18 Favorite toddler TV shows 22:30 Baby products we loved 25:55 Developmental toys we recommend 33:20 Books for toddlers we love 37:23 Connecting with other moms