The Problem with Newborn "Schedules"
Let's be clear: you cannot put a newborn on a strict schedule. Their needs are too variable, their stomachs too small, and their circadian rhythms non-existent. Any book or Instagram account promising a scheduled newborn is selling fantasy.
But here's the other truth: pure on-demand, zero-structure chaos is exhausting and makes it hard to anticipate anything.
The solution is a PATTERN, not a schedule. Enter the EASY routine.
What Is EASY?
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