11/21/2025
🎄✨ Holiday Survival Guide for New Parents ✨🎄
Because nothing says “festive” like trying to keep a tiny human alive on three hours of sleep.
👶 Babywearing = The Ultimate Force Field
Want to avoid the Great Aunt who insists on “just one little hold”? Strap that baby on like a VIP backstage pass. No hands, no problem.
🛑 Boundaries, Boundaries, Boundaries
If someone doesn’t like your rules? Good news—you’re not running a democracy. You’re running on caffeine and instincts. Only you can keep those boundaries up, so stick to them so you aren’t mad at yourself afterwards!
👥 Smaller Guest List = Bigger Sanity
Yes, you can un-invite people. Yes, it’s okay. No, they won’t perish. (Probably.)
🍽️ Don’t Forget to Eat (Seriously.)
Holiday dinners are magically always “almost ready.” Pack snacks. Eat snacks. Hide snacks. Future You will be grateful.
🎒 Pack Extras. Of Everything.
Clothes for baby, clothes for you, wipes, backups to your backups… because nothing says “Happy Holidays” like a surprise blowout in your lap.
🚪 Nursing Break = Secret Escape Hatch
Need a breather? “I’m going to nurse the baby in the other room” is the holiday equivalent of a VIP backstage pass to peace and quiet. No one argues with it.
🧼 Your Baby, Your Rules
No kissing, no touching, no “I raised three kids and they turned out fine” speeches. Thank you for your cooperation.
✨ And the golden rule:
It’s okay to be selfish.
Seriously. You grew a whole human. You’re allowed to choose naps over parties and peace over pleasing people.
🎁 This year, the best gift you can give is protecting your little bubble—and your sanity.
Text your friends or friendly doulas if you need to vent - we get it!
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