{"id":1232,"date":"2025-09-15T07:22:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T07:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parenting.catherineliew.com\/?p=1232"},"modified":"2025-09-15T07:22:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T07:22:33","slug":"how-to-keep-your-baby-alive-the-first-4-weeks-%f0%9f%91%b6-newborn-babytips-parenting-newmom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parenting.catherineliew.com\/?p=1232","title":{"rendered":"How to keep your baby alive the first 4 weeks \ud83d\udc76 #newborn #babytips #parenting #newmom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udc76 How to Keep Your Baby Alive the First 4 Weeks (aka The Sh*t No One Tells You)<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to the newborn trenches \u2014 where time doesn\u2019t exist, your nipples are on fire, and you\u2019re constantly Googling \u201cis it normal if\u2026\u201d \ud83d\ude05<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s cut through the noise and get to the stuff that actually keeps your baby alive \u2014 and keeps you from losing your mind.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Here\u2019s what really matters:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Feeding: Breast, formula, combo \u2014 just make sure your baby eats. Don\u2019t stress about freezer stashes or lactation cookies.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Sleep: It\u2019s chaotic and broken \u2014 that\u2019s normal. Prioritize safe sleep: firm, flat surface, nothing else in the crib.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Crying: Babies cry. A lot. It doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re failing. Gas, overstimulation, or just because \u2014 it\u2019s all normal.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Diapers: Count the wet\/dirty diapers (it\u2019s a better indicator than guessing).<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 You: Take care of yourself. Fed parent = fed baby. 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