As a mother of seven, I get so many questions about all the baby things: feeding, sleeping, babywearing, bonding, navigating transitions, and more. I am so excited to bring fellow mother of seven, Ariel Tyson, on the podcast to chat about the baby days. We both share a love for the early newborn days, and we dive into how we approach the newborn stage in a way that allows us to enjoy it. We also talk beyond the newborn stage and address some of the transitions that come as babies get older. May this discussion encourage you in your motherhood and give you some practical ideas to implement in your own home.

In this episode, we cover:
- The importance of resting in the early weeks after birth to prioritize bonding, breastfeeding, and your own recovery
- How babywearing can help you embrace the newborn days
- Must-have baby products vs. what you don’t need
- Different approaches to baby sleep and baby schedules
- Introducing solid foods through baby-led weaning

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ABOUT ARIEL
Ariel has been married for 15 years in December and a mama to 7 babies 11 and under in that time. She worked as a college professor teaching undergraduate counseling for 9 years prior to being a social media content creator and business owner. She’s written the book Chase the Roar: Becoming Faith Chasers in an American Dream Culture and, along with her husband, the children’s book Jack and the Fantastical Circus. She also speaks at conferences nationally. She’s been serving in ministry with youth, children, and as a counselor for over 15 years and loves writing, speaking, dancing, playing board games, and spending time with friends.

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Design Dua Moses Baskets & Stands https://www.designdua.com/
Infant Loungers: Snuggle Me Organic https://snugglemeorganic.com/, DockATot https://dockatot.com/, Amelia Rose and Company https://www.ameliaroseandco.com/
Swaddles: Nested Bean https://www.nestedbean.com/, Dreamland Baby https://dreamlandbabyco.com/, The Ollie World https://theollieworld.com/
Ryan and Rose Pacifiers https://www.ryanandrose.co/

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