A Letter from Your Newborn

Dear Mummy & Daddy,

Please keep this letter from me somewhere safe—somewhere you can read it and re-read it when things get tough and you’re feeling overwhelmed.

First, please don’t expect too much from me as a newborn or from yourselves as new parents. Let’s give ourselves a gift: six weeks. Six weeks for me to grow, develop, and adjust to life outside your body. Six weeks for you to rest, heal, and find your rhythm as parents. During this time, let’s be patient with each other as we both figure things out.

Please feed me when I’m hungry. While inside you, I never knew what hunger felt like, and clocks mean nothing to me yet. I’m learning the difference between night and day, and your care and attention help me feel safe in this big, new world.

Please hold me often. Cuddle me, kiss me, touch me, and stroke my tiny hands and feet. I was held closely in your tummy for months and have never been alone before. Your touch reassures me that I’m still safe and loved.

Please forgive me if I cry a lot. I’m not trying to upset you or make life hard—I cry because it’s the only way I know how to tell you I need something. With time, as I grow and mature, I’ll cry less and start to interact more. I promise these tough moments won’t last forever.

Please take the time to get to know me. I’m my own little person, different from anyone else, and I have so much to teach you about what makes me happy, calm, and content. If you watch me closely, I’ll show you what I need and what comforts me most.

Please remember that I’m resilient. You’ll make mistakes—everyone does—but as long as those mistakes are made with love, I won’t be harmed. You don’t have to be perfect parents for me to thrive.

Please don’t be disappointed if I’m not exactly the baby you imagined, or if you’re not the flawless parents you hoped to be. We’re all learning together, and that’s okay.

Please take care of yourselves. Eat well, rest, and move your body. When you’re feeling good, you’ll have the patience and energy to care for me. The best remedy for a fussy baby is a well-rested parent.

Please take care of your relationship with each other. I need both of you, and your connection is the foundation of our little family. No amount of bonding with me can replace the love and stability you give each other.

Finally, keep the “big picture” in mind. I’ll only be this little for a short time, even if it feels like forever right now. Life might feel upside down, but soon things will settle, and our new “normal” will feel just right.

Enjoy me while I’m tiny, because I won’t stay this way for long.

With love,
Your Newborn Baby ❤️