As a first-time parent, every twitch, hiccup, or grunt your newborn makes can feel like a red-alert situation. You’re not crazy — your protective instincts are on overdrive. But here’s the truth: most of these so-called newborn emergencies are just normal baby behavior. Knowing which ones are harmless will save you stress, money, and unnecessary late-night Google searches. Newborn Emergency 1: Newborn Hiccups That Sound Like a Tractor Why it happens: Tiny diaphragms spasm easily, especially after feeding.When to relax: If your baby is happy, alert, and feeding well, it’s fine.Quick tip: Burp them mid-feed and keep them upright after.💡 Parent pick: Newborn burp cloth set — trust me, you’ll…

Before becoming a parent, I thought I had a pretty solid grasp on what newborn life would be like. I’d read the articles, heard the advice, and watched enough tired-parent memes to feel “prepared.” Then the baby – and newborn life came — and reality set in like a 2 a.m. diaper blowout. Here’s a peek at the top things I was sure I understood… until I actually lived them. 1. Sleep When the Baby Sleeps (Yeah, Right) I’d heard this phrase so many times I could’ve stitched it on a pillow. But in real life? When the baby naps, that’s the exact window when you: 2. Babies Need So…