The Baby Preparation Guide
Thé resource for everything you need for your baby's first months. launching march 20
Six chapters covering everything you need for your baby's first three months • evidence-based product guidance • created by newborn specialists • designed for both parents
What is inside.
Six chapters, each covering one area of daily life with a newborn:
Sleep · Where your baby will sleep and how to set up a safe sleep space.
Feeding · Everything you need for feeding, whether breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, or both.
Changing & Hygiene · Nappy changes, bathing, and skincare. The practical setup that makes daily life easier.
Clothing & Comfort · What your baby will actually wear, how much you need, and what you can skip.
Outings & Movement · Car seats, strollers, carriers, and getting out of the house.
Awake Time · What your baby does when not sleeping, and why they need very little equipment.
Plus the Welcome guide, which introduces the six areas and how to navigate the complete guide together.
Why all six together.
Each area connects to the others more than you might expect. Your sleep setup affects your nighttime feeding routine. Your changing station placement depends on where baby sleeps. The clothing chapter covers sleep sack sizing and the outings chapter covers car seat safety rules about bulky clothing. Preparing one area well makes the next one easier.
The complete guide also saves you over €85 compared to buying all six chapters individually. And because areas overlap, reading them together gives you the full picture rather than fragments.
Built on trust you can verify.
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Reviewed by a registered neonatal nurse
Nearly a decade of NICU experience caring for thousands of newborns and their families.
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Grounded in international guidelines
AAP, WHO, CPSC, and peer-reviewed research. Every claim is cited.
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A decade of hands-on family experience
Built on real-world experience with newborn families across six countries in Europe and Australia/New Zealand.
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Editorially independent
No ads. No sponsored content. No affiliate links influencing recommendations.
Written for both of you.
Whether you read it cover to cover together, or one of you goes through the details while the other skims the summaries, the guides are designed so you can each engage in whatever way works for your life. Every chapter includes questions to discuss together, so you end up on the same page about what you are preparing and why.
Choose your guide
Get all six chapters together, or start with the areas that matter most to your family right now.
The Complete Guide · €149Reserve now and get:
Sleep chapter delivered today (32 pages)
Remaining 5 chapters delivered on launch day
Early access price: €234€149
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We recommend reading on a tablet or laptop screen for the best experience. The guides include detailed product information and comparison tables that are easier to read on a larger screen. You can also print them if you prefer paper.
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Most parents find it most useful between weeks 24-34, when you're starting to think about what you need but haven't bought everything yet. That said, it's never too early to start and reduce your mental load by having a clear framework.
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The guide will help you fill in gaps and avoid buying more unnecessary items. The "What to Skip" sections alone could save you hundreds of euros (when purchasing all chapters).
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No — this guide focuses on what to have ready, not how to use it. Product selection and baby care are different skills. For hands-on care guidance (feeding techniques, sleep strategies, soothing methods), our New Parent Course covers that in depth.
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Each chapter has an "At a Glance" summary page: the essentials in 60 seconds. One of you can read the details, the other can skim the summaries, and you'll still end up on the same page if you talk about it thereafter.
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No. We stay completely unbiased so you can trust our recommendations. We explain what features matter and what questions to ask — you choose the brands that fit your budget and preferences.
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It's designed with first-time parents in mind, but second-time parents often appreciate it as a refresher and for the discussion questions that help you both get aligned.
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Yes! Email us with your original purchase receipt, and we'll credit what you paid toward the full bundle.
FAQ
Prepare together With Confidence
You do not need everything. You just need the right things. This guide helps you figure out the difference.
Questions? Email us at hello@wearehellobaby.com — we're real people and we reply.