Call Your Mom Friends

Episode 22: She's a Baby, Not a Labrador—The Myth of the Good Baby


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🎙️ Is Your Baby "Good"… or Just a Tiny Dictator in Footie Pajamas?

If you've ever been asked "Is she a good baby?" and had to resist replying, "Define good… morally?" — this episode is your love letter.

In this episode of Call Your Mom Friends, Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) are calling out the "good baby" culture that makes moms feel like their worth depends on nap schedules and nighttime feeds. From mom guilt and unsolicited Aunt Susan advice, to murder mystery parties gone rogue (yes, with a prop gun), we're getting real about what makes a baby "good" and how we can brag differently.

You'll laugh, nod, and probably text your mom friends mid-episode with "same." Because here's the truth — good babies cry, good moms cry, and good friends talk about it all.

✨ In this episode, you'll hear about:

  • The myth of the "good baby" and how it messes with new moms
  • Real talk on responsive parenting and trusting your instincts
  • Why community (and maybe the No Bra Club) is the real secret to surviving motherhood
  • Mothers often face societal pressure regarding their baby's behavior.
  • Parents should focus on individual baby needs rather than comparisons.
  • Support for mothers is crucial in early parenting.
  • Reframing the conversation around baby behavior is necessary.

So grab your lukewarm coffee, hide in the Target parking lot if you need to, and let's rewrite what "good" really means — together.

✨ Don't miss 'Call Waiting' — our mom-friend call-in segment where real moms share raw, hilarious, and relatable stories you won't hear in the school pickup line.

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Find us on Instagram: @call.your.mom.friends.podcast

And connect with us individually:

Charity Spears | Cocoon to Bloom → @cocoon_to_bloom | cocoontobloom.com

Lauren Murdock | Faith > Fear Birth™ → @labor.lauren | laborlauren.com

Amey Fields | AZ Breastfed Babies → @az.breastfedbabies | azbreastfedbabies.com

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Call Your Mom FriendsBy Amey Fields, Charity Spears, Lauren Murdock