Aurore reinforces the importance of napping, hydration and healthy eating.
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Well, I think the sleeping piece is really important, the sleeping, the napping, when baby naps. So any of those pieces about staying hydrated, and eating, even if it’s just healthy snacks. Somehow, you know, getting a community in place.
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