
Seven Kind Commandments for New Parents
- The learner's mind, you will adopt.
- Your definition of success, you will prepare to see transform.
- Your family DNA will define (and review often) you.
- The waves will follow you.
- B+ you will aim for.
- A win-win approach you will adopt.
- You will arrange space and time for the essentials.
Editor's Note by Dominique
Preparing for the birth of a child and then bringing them into the world is, each time, a unique experience. I can confirm, after giving birth to my seventh child, that every story is unique and holds surprises.
Admit it, we'll never tire of telling our birth stories. I believe that, deep down, unconsciously, if we constantly retell them, it's to ensure that our memory never forgets each of the small details that make up these stories so rich in meaning and emotion. Moreover, reliving these sweet moments rekindles the flame that unites us with our beloved partner, because it is undoubtedly the most intense moment we will have experienced together.
Having a child is the beginning of a great love story, for two, for three, for four, or even for nine! These stories are so magnificent that they deserve our attention, that we prepare just enough, but not too much, to give full space to love and emotions. It is with this in mind that we created the Special New Baby Dossier. We have gathered in one place everything you need not only to prepare for, but also to truly experience the arrival of a new baby. Lists, tips, advice, recipes to prepare in advance, a logbook, baby shower ideas, tricks to better organize and store baby items – EVERYTHING is there! Now, focus on your belly and live the adventure worry-free, we'll take care of the rest!
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The baby blues
Watch the videoOur collaborator Laurence, author and professor of psychology, talks to you about the baby blues and helps you normalize it with her story and advice.
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Storing baby clothes
Watch the videoMiss Tidy-Up gives you her tips and favorite items to make rotating baby clothes easier.

The practical guide
Want to always have all the lists available in our practical guide at hand? Find them all for free on our Octave app!

Keep moving
Sarah, founder of Bougeotte et Placotine, shares her tips for maintaining healthy lifestyle habits and staying active with the arrival of a new baby.

The shower
Here are some ideas for a new kind of shower, to suggest to those around you for an original and practical shower that meets your needs.
Meal planning
The first few weeks with a newborn are magical, but they’re not always easy. Make life easier by making these six delicious batch cooking recipes. Nutritious meals that are easy to freeze and reheat after birth make meal planning and preparation a breeze.
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See the recipeCoconut-carrot meal soup
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See the recipeBeef stew
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See the recipeGreen vegetable lasagna
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See the recipeComforting Stew
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See the recipeProtein cookies
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See the recipeZucchini and dark chocolate muffins

Budgeting for baby's arrival
Our collaborator and financial expert, Ms. Dominique Lépine, shares her advice for establishing a budget for the first year of your baby's life and all the years that follow. This way, you won't have any unpleasant surprises and can easily add the costs to be expected to your budget.

The list of essentials
We have prepared a list of basic essentials to have to prepare for the arrival of your baby, which you can complete with other items according to your needs.



