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đź“šEducator & Author of My Smart Infant with 30+ yrs of helping parents get their babies ready for Kindergarten & school. Tips & Coaching!!!
01/25/2026
👶 Newborn must-haves at home (the basics that really matter)
You don’t need everything.
You need the right things.
đź’› A safe place to sleep
Firm mattress, clear crib or bassinet
🗣️ Your voice
Talking, singing, responding builds the brain from day one
đź“š A few simple books
High-contrast or sturdy board books are perfect
🧸 One or two simple toys
Think black-and-white cards, soft rattles, mirrors
🤱 Comfort + closeness
Holding, feeding, skin-to-skin = emotional security
🧼 Safety basics
Diapering station, clean space, calm routines
✨ The most important “must-have”?
A responsive adult who shows up, again and again.
For expecting or new parents, you need to check out my book on Amazon. Newborn through six months old. It is everything I did with my own two children when they were babies. I helped prepare them educationally at home using hands-on activities.
Stay tuned for part two…6 months-one year. See Amazon link to the Book in my Bio.
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