An honest reflection on the parts of babyhood that surprised me most — the overstimulation, emotional intensity, exhaustion, fierce love and heartbreak of how quickly this season passes

Before becoming a mum, I thought the baby stage would mostly be about cuddles, naps and tiny outfits. But little did I know how emotionally intense, overstimulating, exhausting and beautiful this first year of motherhood would really be. These are the parts of babyhood that surprised me most.

The baby products we personally didn’t end up needing nearly as much as I expected

Before becoming a mum, it felt like I needed absolutely everything. But once Bailey arrived, there were quite a few baby products we barely used — and other things that mattered far more during postpartum than having the “perfect” setup.

The baby products that genuinely made everyday life easier during the newborn stage and beyond.

Before becoming a mum, I spent so much time trying to figure out what baby products were actually worth buying. After having Bailey though, I quickly realised which things became everyday essentials — and which ones mattered far less than I expected.

Why I Chose Glass Baby Bottles (And What You Need to Know)

When it came to choosing baby bottles, I was pretty firm about not wanting plastic. The thought of reheating milk (whether breastmilk or formula) and potentially leaching microplastics into it didn’t sit well with me. So, I decided to go the glass route. But here’s the thing—when I started researching glass bottles, there wasn’t a lot of summarized info to help parents make a solid choice…