7 Things Nobody Tells You
About Life With a Newborn (Until You’re In It!)
People love to give advice when you’re expecting, but there are a few things you only truly understand once baby arrives. Here are the honest (and funny) truths new parents wish they’d known:
1. You’ll Google the Weirdest Things
“Can a baby sneeze too much?” “Why does my newborn sound like a tiny goat?” Yep, you’ll become best friends with your search bar.
2. Laundry Becomes a Full-Time Job
It’s incredible how one tiny human can generate so much washing. Spoiler: muslins multiply.
3. Silence Is Suspicious
Crying? Normal. Gurgling? Cute. Complete silence? That’s when you sprint to check what’s happening.
4. Baby Socks Have Superpowers
They disappear. Constantly. No matter how many pairs you buy. (Tip: don’t bother buying too many.)
5. You’ll Become a Ninja
Eating biscuits silently, creeping past the cot without a squeak, or holding in a cough — your stealth skills will be Olympic-level.
6. Poop Talk Is… Normal
Before baby: gross. After baby: a 10-minute daily discussion with your partner about colour, texture, frequency…
7. You’ll Feel More Love Than You Ever Thought Possible
Cheesy but true — even when you’re sleep-deprived, covered in spit-up, and wondering when you last showered.
✨ Parenting isn’t what anyone expects — it’s harder, funnier, and more wonderful than anyone can explain.