1 . Give Some Thought to Travel We all love to think about going “ home for the holidays ,” but air travel this time of year can be a significant challenge with a new baby – with delays , winter weather , and more . Having family visit you and the baby may be a better plan .
2 . Manage the Gift-Giving Madness Even if you live for holiday shopping , this may not be the year for marathon shopping trips searching for the perfect gift . Give yourself a break . Try doing the bulk of your gift shopping online or think about opting for family gifts instead of individual presents .
3 . Keep Baby Care Consistent The WaterWipes “ Pure Love ” video has demonstrated the benefits of skin-to-skin contact to more than 14.5 million viewers since its debut , and skin-to-skin can easily be continued even during the hectic holidays . If you have been using the practice with your infant , try to stay consistent . Use skin-to-skin before nap and nighttime , around bath time , and after diapering to get the most out of your natural ability to soothe your baby .
4 . Ease Up on Holiday Prep While you may want to create the Pinterest-perfect holiday celebration , it ’ s a guaranteed way to stress yourself out . This year , look for ways to streamline holiday prep , such as considering a potluck buffet instead of a sit-down dinner , or using store-bought items instead of cooking from scratch .
1 . Give Some Thought to Travel We all love to think about going “ home for the holidays ,” but air travel this time of year can be a significant challenge with a new baby – with delays , winter weather , and more . Having family visit you and the baby may be a better plan .
2 . Manage the Gift-Giving Madness Even if you live for holiday shopping , this may not be the year for marathon shopping trips searching for the perfect gift . Give yourself a break . Try doing the bulk of your gift shopping online or think about opting for family gifts instead of individual presents .
3 . Keep Baby Care Consistent The WaterWipes “ Pure Love ” video has demonstrated the benefits of skin-to-skin contact to more than 14.5 million viewers since its debut , and skin-to-skin can easily be continued even during the hectic holidays . If you have been using the practice with your infant , try to stay consistent . Use skin-to-skin before nap and nighttime , around bath time , and after diapering to get the most out of your natural ability to soothe your baby .
4 . Ease Up on Holiday Prep While you may want to create the Pinterest-perfect holiday celebration , it ’ s a guaranteed way to stress yourself out . This year , look for ways to streamline holiday prep , such as considering a potluck buffet instead of a sit-down dinner , or using store-bought items instead of cooking from scratch .