In the first few months of life, newborns are growing and changing so rapidly, it can feel like it is hard to keep up. Just when you think you’ve figured them out, they have a developmental leap or growth spurt and they seem like a totally different baby! Similarly, just when you think you’ve finally figured out just what you need to care for them, you find yourself thinking “Should I still be using this?” or “Do I need to switch sizes?” but you have no idea how to tell! Here is a list of five key baby care items that frequently need to be swapped out or leveled up and how to tell when is the right time to ditch it or switch it!

As a new parent, you will be inundated with information and opinions from family, friends, and social media on things you absolutely should or should never do for your baby. For 99% of parenting decisions, it is completely up to you and what works for your family. However, when it comes to your baby’s safety, there are three things that you should NEVER do…