The First 12 Months

2-in-1 Value Bundle Featuring Help! I'm a New Mom, plus Spoons and Solids: A First-Time Mother's Guide to Mastering Newborn Care, Postpartum Recovery, and Baby-Led Weaning

By: Jocelyn Goodwin

Narrated by: Erika Schindele

Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

You’re excited to be a new mom, but you have no idea what to expect. Don’t worry, you are not alone!

Whether you're nervous, exhilarated, or overwhelmed by the idea of motherhood, this is the perfect chance to learn what normal newborn behavior is really like and how best to care for yourself and your little one.

In Help! I’m A New Mom, you’ll discover:

• How to get through your baby’s first week with flying colors–understand the reality you’re facing and know how to handle anything that comes your way.
• Exactly what your body goes through after birth, so you know what’s happening and why.
• Step-by-step guidance on how to breastfeed–and why many moms struggle.
• Common pitfalls with bottle-feeding (there’s more to bottle-feeding than you might realize!)
• The truth behind sleep training–and how to get your baby sleeping through the night.
• How to properly take care of your newborn–uncover the best techniques to ensure you are doing everything you can for your child.
• Common newborn ailments and when to be concerned.
• Milestones you can look forward to month by month.
• How to prioritize yourself as a new mom (your needs matter!)

Plus, as a bonus, you'll also get Spoons and Solids to help you take the guesswork out of the weaning process and raise independent, healthy, and adventurous eaters. Here is just a fraction of what you will discover:

• How to determine the best tailored feeding approach for your family and modify it as your baby's motor skills and tastes develop.
• Step-by-step guidance on the baby-led weaning method and how to improve spoon-feeding.
• Practical answers to the most frequently asked questions that parents have about feeding, including the difference between choking and gagging.
• Simple cooking hacks, easy three ingredient recipes, and healthy meal plans approved by a board certified specialist in pediatric nutrition.

Being a new mom can feel scary, but it doesn’t need to be!

Don’t wait until you're drowning in the chaos of having a newborn. Get the knowledge you need to thrive. It’s time to walk into motherhood feeling cool, calm, and collected.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2023 Jocelyn Goodwin (P)2023 Jocelyn Goodwin

A reassuring guide for new mothers

The book is written in an easy-to-understand manner, making it accessible for any mom-to-be looking to get a head start on motherhood. Jocelyn covers everything from the first week of your baby’s life to milestones that you can look forward to every month.

The book also delves into common pitfalls with bottle-feeding and the truth behind sleep training, providing practical tips to help your baby sleep through the night. Additionally, the book provides guidance on how to take care of your newborn and how to identify common newborn ailments.

The bonus section of the book, Spoons and Solids, is an added advantage for new moms who are confused about the weaning process. It provides practical answers to frequently asked questions about feeding, including the difference between choking and gagging, and also features easy three-ingredient recipes and healthy meal plans approved by a board-certified specialist in pediatric nutrition.

Overall, this is an excellent resource for new mothers, covering everything from the basics to more advanced topics. The book is well-written and informative, ensuring that new moms can feel confident in their knowledge and abilities to take care of their little ones.

The Answers You Need!

I wish I had listened to this audiobook earlier on in my new mom days, I would have definitely been a lot kinder to myself, knowing that everything I was experiencing is a shared experience and that I am not alone. The book was easy to listen to, it went by so quickly I didn't even realize it was the end of the book! I love how the book brought in humor along with evidence-based practices too. Definitely a must-listen to!

Bless All New Moms

It's hard enough being a Mom, but this bundle is one great resource for all you new moms or soon to be moms. The author lays it all out that will relieve your fears and hopefully put you at peace as you embark on this next chapter in your life.

Such a helpful book bundle!

I’m so glad I listened to these 2 books. They flow into one another so seamlessly.

In the first book, I like that the author gives tips for the different types of way to give birth. The scariest part for me is giving birth so I really appreciated that she gives self affirmation mantras to relax. The main theme of the book I think is to take care of yourself. Many chapters teach smart ways to put yourself first, recover from the pain, and the mindset shift I needed to follow these steps. As women and mothers, we tend to put others’ needs first but the author has taught me that when we feel good physically and mentally, everyone around us will benefit too.

My favourite part of the second book are the hacks to do baby-led weaning quickly especially because I’m so busy. The author even gives ingredients that can be easily found in any grocery stores and easily prepared into a meal. Super helpful and makes me excited and more confident to follow the steps. All in all, this book bundle is super helpful for new mums, I highly recommend it!

The Perfect Pair

SOOOOOO many of us go into child rearing with only surface level information. The stuff we see on TV cover the easy parts and there is information everywhere about everything, which can be overwhelming. As an audiobook this is perfect for preparing for your little arrival, caring for yourself and then the first year with him or her. Healing after recovery was something i knew when I KNEW... before that there was no warning or little hints.... This book covers that and helps you mentally prepare and just have general awareness so you can feel in control (as best we can). It tells you what to look out for and how to take this journey on like a super Mom. The audiobook came perfectly paired with a Spoons and Solids book which helps create awareness and readiness when the time comes, its soooo great to have the knowledge ahead of time so then when it's time to put it into action and you are too tired to do research, you already listened to this book. I love that the book goes into postpartum recovery, which a lot of baby books are focused on the baby. Mom's need care too!. Hats of the the author for creating 2 much needed and well through through books. If you are a new mom, or mom again, get this audiobook pair to help you prepare!

The first critical 12 months ...

This book examines common fears and uncertainties that new mothers have and provides practical solutions on how to care for newborns as well as how to care for oneself, The book covers everything, from the first week of your baby's life to important developmental milestones and beyond. It provides a true picture of the behavior of newborns, ensuring that you are well-prepared to deal with anything that may come your way. You will be equipped with knowledge and insight as a result of gaining a more in-depth understanding of the changes that take place in your body after birth. It also offers detailed instructions on how to nurse and bottle-feed an infant. It discusses typical difficulties that first-time mothers may have and provides helpful hints to assist you in overcoming these obstacles easily. It also explains an insight into the concept of sleep training, which can assist you in establishing appropriate sleep patterns for your child. very informative bundle that all new moms and dads must listen to. 

A Great Resource for New Parents

In the first book “Help I’m a New Mom’, I especially liked the chapter on sleep to learn what the typical # of hours babies sleep at different ages is. And I felt reassured to hear not to stress about milestones because every baby is different. Then in the next book “Spoons and Solids”, I found this guide priceless. It contains food ideas based on the baby’s age. And the last chapter offers recipes where Egg Muffins and Oat Fingers were my favorites.

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Good value for the money for the two-in-one bundle. Great info for anyone with or expecting a child for the first time.

Important Guide

I loved listening to it together with my wife. This book investigates the widespread concerns and apprehensions that first-time moms have and offers actionable advice on how to care for babies and one's own needs. It covers everything, from the first week of your baby's birth to significant developmental milestones. It even goes beyond those topics. It paints an accurate image of how babies behave, which ensures that you are well-prepared to deal with any situation that may come your way. The more in-depth understanding you have of the changes in your body after birth, the more information and insight you will be able to acquire as a direct result of that understanding. In addition to that, it provides extensive guidance on how to breastfeed and bottle-feed a child. It highlights the various challenges that first-time moms may face and offers valuable ideas to aid you in effortlessly conquering these hurdles in your journey to motherhood. In addition to that, it provides an understanding of the idea of sleep training, which may be of assistance to you in the process of developing healthy sleep habits for your child. A beneficial package that should be listened to by both new parents and their children. Highly Recommend it.

Everything a first-time parent needs!

My husband and I are expecting our first child and are understandably nervous! There is so much conflicting information out there about the best ways to prepare, what changes to expect from your body, how to care for a newborn. what products to buy, etc. I was feeling so overwhelmed until I picked up this book. It is incredibly well-researched and has put us both at ease. My favorite part of this book is what to expect during the first week after bringing the baby home. I feel so much more confident and excited after finding this great resource and would recommend it to anyone who is expecting!