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The baby industry is loud, expensive, and really good at making normal new-parent nerves feel like a shopping emergency. We slow everything down and ask a calmer question: what does a newborn truly need to be safe, fed, and cared for, and what can you confidently skip without guilt?

We talk through baby minimalism in a practical, real-life way, shaped by years of doula work with thousands of families. You’ll hear why marketing leans on emotions like fear, excitement, and vulnerability, and how that pressure shows up when you’re building a baby registry or staring at endless “must-have” lists. Then we bring it back to basics: a safe place to sleep, feeding support that matches your plan, diapers, simple clothing, a safe car seat, and the most important essential of all: responsive human care.

We also dig into the stuff that looks helpful but often adds stress, like countertop bottle machines, duplicate gadgets, and gear you don’t even know you’ll use. We share tips for buying in stages, borrowing or going secondhand, being cautious with car seats, and creating a home that feels less cluttered and more livable during postpartum. If you want less decision fatigue and more confidence, this conversation gives you a clear checklist to use before you spend a dime.

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Show Credits

Host: Angie Rosier
Music: Michael Hicks
Photographer: Toni Walker
Episode Artwork: Nick Greenwood
Producer: Gillian Rosier Frampton
Voiceover: Ryan Parker