Hey, everyone. I’m Melissa, the creator and founder of Real Firsts by bebe milestones.
I created a set of 30 fun, photosharing cards as a tool to help new parents navigate through the often isolating first year of parenthood as we embrace all the nitty-gritty moments in baby’s first-year.
During my own maternity leave as a single parent, I discovered a huge support system online, especially when I posted photos of my son on social media with a ‘warts and all’ approach.
These real first moments really hit home with others as I found support in unlikely places – social media! Others began sharing similar stories, and I got requests to post more photos and updates. It made me feel more connected to friends and family who lived far away as they began to share too, and I was able to connect with them in more authentic ways – parent to parent, friend to friend.
In doing this, I discovered that others were longing for genuine connection too. And other parents needed to hear that there’s no such thing as “perfect parenting” because sh$it happens! #realtalk
When the global pandemic hit and we all stayed away from people by social distancing, connection became more important than ever. Social media continued to provide a way for me to lift up others and myself – at the very least I hope some of my content made others smile. As a bonus, I was also able to curate a digital photo album of my child’s first moments (because there’s no time to scrapbook over here!).
Fast forward to last year when I found myself suddenly unemployed. This allowed me the opportunity to create something to help others share, connect and experience this same magic. I also had a goal of giving back to the community by helping children in need. “Real Firsts” was soon born.
Every purchase of “Real Firsts” will help children in our community in need as a portion of proceeds will be donated to registered charities.
I’m pleased to announce that it’s on sale now on Amazon.ca and bebemilestones.ca and will soon move into marketing in the USA and beyond.
Thank you to all those who inspired this product and helped make my first and subsequent years with my son so special!
