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Newborn Prep 101, LLC In-person infant & child CPR/choking classes: NYC, Long Island, Hamptons, Westchester, CT, Chicago

Babywearing is one of the most beautiful ways to bond, but a carrier is only doing its job when your baby’s airway stays...
08/21/2026

Babywearing is one of the most beautiful ways to bond, but a carrier is only doing its job when your baby’s airway stays open. The rule is simple: you should be able to see and reach your baby without adjusting a thing. 👶

Run through this every single time you wear:
✔️ Tight, with no slack for baby to slump into
✔️ Baby in view at all times
✔️ Close enough to kiss the head
✔️ Chin off the chest, a finger width clear
✔️ Back supported in a natural curve
✔️ Face never covered by fabric

Newborns can’t reposition themselves out of a compromised airway, so positioning is everything. When in doubt, glance down and check. 🤍

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This content is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or establish any provider-patient relationship. Newborn Prep 101 and its instructors assume no responsibility or liability for actions taken based on this post. Always consult your pediatrician for guidance specific to your child.

08/20/2026

Why the hepatitis B vaccine on day one matters 🩵

Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver, and it hits the smallest bodies the hardest. About 90% of babies infected at birth go on to develop chronic, lifelong infection, and roughly 1 in 4 of those will die prematurely from cirrhosis or liver cancer. That is why timing matters so much.

The American Academy of Pediatrics continues to recommend that every newborn receive a dose of the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth, followed by doses at 1 to 2 months and 6 to 18 months. That first dose acts as a safety net. Many adults carrying hepatitis B feel completely well and have no idea they could pass it to a baby they love, and the birth dose protects against exactly that unknown.

The results speak for themselves. Since the birth dose became routine, hepatitis B infections in infants and children have dropped by about 99%. This is one of the clearest wins in newborn medicine.

Protection on day one is not about fear. It is about giving your baby lifelong immunity before risk ever has a chance to find them. Talk with your pediatrician, ask your questions, and make the choice that protects.

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This content is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, nor does it create a provider-patient relationship. Recommendations may change and individual circumstances vary. Always consult your own licensed healthcare provider for guidance specific to your baby. Newborn Prep 101 and its instructors assume no responsibility or liability for any decisions made based on this content.

Newborn days are equal parts magic and survival mode. 🍼 Here are five things worth keeping close in those early weeks:1️...
08/19/2026

Newborn days are equal parts magic and survival mode. 🍼 Here are five things worth keeping close in those early weeks:

1️⃣ Swaddle your baby. A snug wrap can mimic the womb and help soothe and settle them.

2️⃣ Breastfeed or give formula on demand. Newborns eat often, and feeding cues matter more than the clock.

3️⃣ Get plenty of rest. Sleep when you can. Recovery is real work.

4️⃣ Ask for help when you need it. Don’t be afraid to lean on your partner, family, or friends for baby care.

5️⃣ Have patience. With your baby and with yourself. You’re both learning.

Knowing what to do in an emergency takes the edge off the rest. Our private in-home infant and child CPR/choking response class covers it hands on, in your own space. Link in bio to book. 🩺

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This post is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it does not replace guidance from your pediatrician or a hands-on certified course. Newborn Prep 101, its instructors, and its founder assume no liability or responsibility for any action taken or not taken based on this content.

Becoming a first-time parent is exciting, overwhelming, and everything in between. 💛 If you’re feeling both thrilled and...
08/18/2026

Becoming a first-time parent is exciting, overwhelming, and everything in between. 💛 If you’re feeling both thrilled and terrified, you’re right on track. Swipe through for gentle reminders to carry with you as you prepare for baby.

The big ones: you don’t have to follow every piece of advice you get, you’re allowed to take your time, and reaching out for support is a strength, not a weakness. Parenting is a skill you grow into, one day at a time. 🎢

And when you’re ready to feel more prepared, we’re here. Our in-person, hands-on infant and child CPR/choking response classes come to you, right in the comfort of your home. Prefer to go at your own pace? Our self-paced online modules are available anytime. 🍼

Link in bio to book. ✨

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This content is for general educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Newborn Prep 101 assumes no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on this content. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding your health or your child’s.

Stop swaddling at the first roll attempt. Not at a milestone birthday. At the first sign. 🤍Here is why the deadline is h...
08/17/2026

Stop swaddling at the first roll attempt. Not at a milestone birthday. At the first sign. 🤍

Here is why the deadline is hard. A swaddled baby who rolls onto their stomach cannot use their arms to lift their head or roll back. That is the whole risk, and it does not wait for a convenient week.

Signs can show up as early as two months, though many babies do not roll until three or four. The trigger is the sign, not the age. Watch for a shoulder lifting, a hip twist, arching, rocking, or breaking out of the swaddle. A brand new baby curling to their side is usually the newborn curl, not rolling.

Skip the weighted ones. The AAP advises against weighted swaddles, blankets, and sleepers for infants. They add suffocation and overheating risk with no proven sleep benefit.

If you swaddle, swaddle right. Snug across the chest, loose at the hips, because tight hips and legs raise the risk of hip dysplasia. Two fingers should fit between the chest and the blanket. Always placed down on the back. Never near the face or head.

And the same rule applies to sleep sacks that compress the arms. Sacks that let the arms move freely can stay as long as you want.

We teach the swaddle and the exit. Hands-on practice, plus exactly what to move to next. Link in bio.

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Educational content only, reflecting current AAP guidance at the time of posting. Not medical advice and not a substitute for guidance from your pediatrician or another qualified healthcare professional. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any sleep product. Newborn Prep 101, its instructors, and its affiliates assume no responsibility or liability for any action taken or not taken based on this content.

08/16/2026

Most drownings in children under 5 do not happen during swim time. 💧

The Consumer Product Safety Commission found that 69 percent of children under 5 were not expected to be at or in the water when they drowned. Nobody had put a swimsuit on them. They found the water on their own, and it took very little of it.

So drain and flip the kiddie pool the moment you are done. Empty buckets, coolers, and water tables immediately after use. Keep young children out of the bathroom alone, and use toilet locks.

Swim lessons are one layer. The barrier is the layer that catches the moment nobody saw coming.

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This post is for general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for constant adult supervision, formal water safety instruction, or an in-person infant and child CPR/choking response class. Newborn Prep 101 and its instructors assume no liability or responsibility for any action taken or not taken based on this content. In an emergency, call 911.

Ever wonder what your newborn actually sees when they look up at you? 👶In those first weeks, the answer is: not much col...
08/14/2026

Ever wonder what your newborn actually sees when they look up at you? 👶

In those first weeks, the answer is: not much color at all. Your baby’s world starts in high contrast, mostly black, white, and gray, because the color-detecting cells in their eyes are still developing.

Here’s how it unfolds:

🖤 0–6 weeks: High contrast, not color. Bold patterns catch their attention.
❤️ 1–2 months: Red comes first. It’s the easiest hue for developing eyes.
🌈 3–4 months: Green, blue, and yellow join in.
✨ 5+ months: Nearly the full spectrum, close to what you and I see.

This is exactly why those black-and-white cards and high-contrast toys aren’t just trendy, they genuinely match what your baby can perceive early on.

A gentle reminder: every baby develops at their own pace, and premature babies may reach these milestones a little later. This is a general guide, not a stopwatch.

Save this for those newborn days, and share it with a fellow new parent who’s wondering the same thing. 💛

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Even on a mild 70 degree day, the inside of a parked car hits 89 degrees in 10 minutes and 113 degrees in an hour.Here i...
08/13/2026

Even on a mild 70 degree day, the inside of a parked car hits 89 degrees in 10 minutes and 113 degrees in an hour.

Here is the part that matters most: a child’s body temperature rises three to five times faster than an adult’s. Heatstroke begins at a core temperature of about 104 degrees. At 107, it is fatal.

Eighty percent of that temperature climb happens in the first 30 minutes. So “I’ll only be a minute” is not the safety margin it feels like.

And cracking the windows does not fix it. The original research tested that directly. It barely moves the number.

What actually works 👇
🔑 Never leave a child in the car, not for any length of time, not for any reason
👀 Check the back seat every single time before you walk away
👜 Put your phone, bag, or badge in the back seat so you have to turn around
📞 Ask your daycare to call you if your child does not arrive as expected
🚨 If you see a child alone in a car, call 911 immediately

More than half of these deaths happen because a loving, competent caregiver forgot. A changed routine, a bad night of sleep, a stressful morning. Building the habit now is what protects you on the day your brain is not at its best.

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Educational information only. Not a substitute for medical advice or emergency care. If a child shows signs of heat illness, call 911.

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The crying peaks around six to eight weeks, then it eases. Knowing that is part of keeping your baby safe. 🤍It climbs fr...
08/12/2026

The crying peaks around six to eight weeks, then it eases. Knowing that is part of keeping your baby safe. 🤍

It climbs from about two weeks, peaks in the second month, and settles by three to four months. Some of it has no cause and no fix. Your baby can be fed, dry, held, and healthy, and still cry for hours. That is development, not failure, and it is finite.

An order that helps: feed, burp, check the diaper. Then skin to skin, low light, quiet. Then motion, walk, sway, stroller. Then a pacifier and steady white noise.

When nothing works, put your baby down on their back in the crib, close the door, and walk away for ten to fifteen minutes. Check on them, then repeat if you need to. A crying baby in a safe crib is fine. A parent at the end of their rope holding a baby is the risk.

Never shake a baby. It takes very little force to cause permanent brain injury, and it is one hundred percent preventable. Tell every single person who will ever be alone with your baby, including family, that walking away is the right answer.

Call your pediatrician if crying comes with fever, refusing to feed, vomiting, crying that worsens when you move or hold them, or any change in how your baby looks or acts. Normal crying is normal. A change in pattern deserves a call.

Make the plan before the worst night. We build your soothing plan and your walk-away plan in our private Newborn Prep class. Link in bio.

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Educational content only, reflecting current AAP and CDC guidance at the time of posting. Not medical advice and not a substitute for guidance from your pediatrician or another qualified healthcare professional. If you are worried about your baby, call your pediatrician. If you feel you might hurt yourself or your baby, put the baby down somewhere safe and call 988 or 911. Newborn Prep 101, its instructors, and its affiliates assume no responsibility or liability for any action taken or not taken based on this content.

08/11/2026

There’s one number every new parent should have memorized, and it isn’t 911. It’s 100.4. 🌡️

If your baby is under 3 months old and has a re**al temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, that’s a medical emergency. Not a “wait and see.” Not a “let’s recheck in the morning.”

Here’s why it matters so much at this age: fever may be the only sign that something serious is happening. A young infant with a serious bacterial infection can still feed okay, sleep, and look calm. That’s exactly why pediatricians treat the number itself as the alarm, not how your baby appears.

What to do 👇

Take the temperature re**ally. Under 3 months, it’s the method accurate enough to base this decision on. Forehead and armpit readings aren’t reliable in this age group.

Call your pediatrician immediately, day or night. If you can’t reach them within a few minutes, head to the nearest emergency department.

Don’t reach for acetaminophen first. Bringing the number down doesn’t treat what’s causing it, and your baby still needs to be evaluated.

Note the “or higher.” 100.4 exactly counts. This is one of the very few numbers in newborn care with no gray zone. 💛

Newborn red flags like this one are covered in our in-home Newborn Prep class, taught by our RN and NP instructors.

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This content is for general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it does not create a provider-patient relationship. Always contact your pediatrician or emergency services with any questions or concerns about your child’s health. Newborn Prep 101, its instructors, and its affiliates assume no responsibility or liability for any decisions made or actions taken based on this content.

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