Family & Baby
Pregnancy, hospital bag, newborn routines, kids and chores.
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These guides are for people in the thick of it: packing a bag at 36 weeks, counting wake windows at 3 a.m., taping a sticker chart to the bathroom door, or trying to keep a homeschool week on track. Everything here is built to be printed, written on, and stuck on the fridge.
If you're still pregnant, start with "Checklist for Hospital Bag: What to Pack, and When to Pack It" and then work through "Checklist for Newborn: Gear, Prep and the First 14 Days" so the gear and freezer meals are sorted before the due date.
If the baby is already here, "Newborn Sleep Schedule by Week (0–12 Weeks): Wake Windows, Naps, Feeds" and "Pumping Schedule by Month: How Often to Pump from 0 to 12 Months" cover the two questions that come up most. With a toddler, begin with "Potty Training Chart DIY: Templates, Rules and a Reward System That Sticks."
Get ready for the birth
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premium+2 bonusesFor first-time parents deciding what to actually buy before the baby arrives, and what to skip.
Survive the first months
premium+2 bonusesReach for this when naps feel random and you want a week-by-week rhythm to follow.
premium+2 bonusesFor anyone exclusively pumping or combo feeding and wondering how many sessions to keep.
Potty training and daily routines
freeFor parents who want a chart made tonight with paper, markers and clear sticker rules.
freeUseful when your child has strong opinions and you need a theme and reward that holds interest.
premiumBest for a focused month-long push, including setbacks, regressions and a finish-line certificate.
premium+3 bonusesFor homeschooling families who want a planning format simple enough to keep using all year.
Common questions
When should I pack my hospital bag?
Aim to have it packed by around 36 weeks, earlier if you're expecting twins or have been told to prepare for an early delivery. "Checklist for Hospital Bag: What to Pack, and When to Pack It" lists what hospitals already provide so you don't double up, plus c-section extras.
What baby gear do I really need before the birth?
Far less than most registries suggest. "Checklist for Newborn: Gear, Prep and the First 14 Days" breaks it down to the 12 items you'll use in week one and names the purchases parents most often regret.
How long should a newborn be awake between naps?
Wake windows start very short and stretch gradually over the first three months. "Newborn Sleep Schedule by Week (0–12 Weeks): Wake Windows, Naps, Feeds" gives week-by-week ranges with nap and feed tables you can track.
How many pumping sessions do I need, and when can I drop one?
It depends on your baby's age and how established your supply is. "Pumping Schedule by Month: How Often to Pump from 0 to 12 Months" sets out session counts month by month and the signs it's safe to drop one.