“I was the person who ALWAYS knew I wanted to be a mother. I cut out baby pictures and hung them on the fridge at Christmas time. I babysat all the kids growing up and nannied for families through college. When my husband and I decided that we were ready, the journey was more difficult than we anticipated.”
A midwest mom of three shares about finding comfort after experiencing two miscarriages and her advice for other parents as a pediatric speech language pathologist. Read her story at the 🔗 in profile.
The fourth trimester—those first few magical and mundane months postpartum—is a period of transition, both for baby and parents. From adjusting to life outside the womb (them) to recovering from delivery (you) to sleeping in two-hour increments (both parties, probably), there’s a lot to get a handle on. What’s hopeful: Babywearing can help make it all a little more manageable. ✨
A newborn baby is the sweetest, most snuggly excuse to get you out of any and all holiday-related obligations you just don’t feel up for. The company party? Baby’s too little to leave home with a sitter! Extended family gathering at Auntie's? Baby’s immune system isn’t up for the germ fest! Volunteers needed to bake cookies for the holiday luncheon? Maybe next year!
Your bundle of joy is a free pass to politely decline literally anything in favor of staying home, cuddling up close, and soaking up this fleeting season together.
Which is wonderfully dreamy until the moment it isn’t.
When the FOMO creeps in (all your girlfriends at the cookie swap!) and the cabin fever begins to rise (has the house always been so small?), that precious get-out-of-jail-free card can suddenly feel like an all-day curfew.
But that doesn’t mean you’re destined for a holiday that’s more than miserable than merry. Here’s how to infuse some magic into the mundane to help ensure baby’s first holiday season is a welcome mix of comfort and joy. ❤️
Your best gift deserves to be wrapped. 😘
P.S. Tomorrow’s the last day to get your order in time for Christmas delivery! Shop stocking stuffers, gifts, and more at sollybaby.com.
“When I think about the advice I was given as a first-time mom, there was so much of it that honestly not much stuck. I was so focused on learning the rules, figuring out routines, and trying to ‘get it right.’ Now with my third child, I see things so differently. I’ve learned the rules, I know the routines—but what stands out to me most is how fast it all goes. Days turn into weeks, and suddenly, milestones that seemed so far away are here and gone.
This time around, I find myself wanting to slow down and savor the time more. It’s not about getting everything perfect but about holding onto the little moments—rocking them to sleep, hearing their giggles, or even the chaos of a busy day—because I know how quickly they’ll become memories. If I could give my younger self advice, it would be to focus less on doing everything right and more on truly being present in the fleeting beauty of it all.”
A mom in Indiana talks home births, ducks, and how she’s approaching motherhood differently with baby no. 3. Read Maggie’s story at the 🔗 in profile.
The gift that outshines every other gift over the holidays? A new baby. No cashmere sweater compares to the coziness of newborn snuggles and that new tech gadget isn’t nearly as entertaining as watching your little one sleep. Still, as sweet as the holidays with a new baby are, they’re also a whole different ball game—and a new game calls for new rules. If you’re a new parent, we hope you’ll check this list as many times as you need this year. ❤️
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So, you have your Solly Wrap and you’ve tried it out, but no matter what you do it seems like baby just doesn’t like it. Help! What can you do? First, don’t stress. All babies are different and some take longer to adjust to being in the wrap than others.
We truly believe that our wrap is something that every baby and caretaker will love, and if one of you isn’t enjoying the experience, it’s likely that you just need to make a small adjustment or two. 🫶 These are some of our best troubleshooting tips if baby doesn’t seem to enjoy the wrap.
And if you try the tips listed here and baby still isn’t loving the wrap, don’t give up yet! The benefits of babywearing are something we hope every mom, caretaker, and baby has the chance to experience. Email a photo of you and baby wrapped to our babywearing educator at [email protected] for a quick fit check and personalized tips. We also offer free 1:1 consultations with our babywearing educator to ensure you and baby are as comfortable as possible. Schedule yours at the link in profile!
