The CUTIS family had recently welcomed the tiniest member into their home—a newborn baby so small, so soft, and so precious that everyone’s lives instantly changed. The little one’s gentle cries, sleepy yawns, and funny hiccups filled the house with joy and wonder.
For CUTIS, who had always been the lively and curious little girl, this was both exciting and mysterious. She wanted to be the best sister ever. But she also knew that taking care of a newborn wasn’t easy. Luckily, she had her best friend Yen Nhi by her side. Together, they decided that they would take care of the baby in the most special way possible.
The Plan
One sunny morning, CUTIS whispered to Yen Nhi, “We need to help Mom. She’s always busy with the baby. Let’s do something special to take care of him.”
Yen Nhi’s eyes sparkled. She loved the idea instantly. “Yes! We’ll be like little mothers!”
The baby monkey, who was never far from CUTIS, squeaked and climbed onto the crib to listen. Though he wasn’t part of the plan at first, it was clear he wanted in on the adventure.
The three of them—CUTIS, Yen Nhi, and the monkey—were now an official “baby care team.”
Feeding Time
The first challenge came when the baby started crying. CUTIS panicked a little. “What do we do, Yen Nhi? He’s crying so loud!”
Yen Nhi thought quickly. “Babies need milk!”
Mom usually fed the newborn herself, but the two little girls wanted to help in their own way. They ran to the kitchen and carefully prepared a tiny bottle of warm milk, just like they had seen Mom do.
CUTIS held the bottle while Yen Nhi gently placed the baby’s head on a pillow. The monkey sat nearby, holding a banana like he was also on duty.
The newborn sucked the bottle slowly, and just like magic, the crying stopped. CUTIS and Yen Nhi gasped with joy.
“He’s drinking! He’s really drinking!” CUTIS whispered.
Yen Nhi smiled proudly. “We did it! We fed the baby!”
The monkey clapped his little hands, though he still tried to sneak his banana into the baby’s blanket—just in case the baby wanted to “share.”
The Funny Bath
Later, Mom said the baby needed a bath. CUTIS and Yen Nhi begged to help. “Please, Mom! We’ll be careful!”
Mom agreed but stayed close by, just in case.
CUTIS held the tiny towel, Yen Nhi poured warm water into the basin, and the monkey… well, he dipped his tail into the water and splashed CUTIS by accident.
“Monkey!” CUTIS scolded, but everyone laughed.
The girls gently washed the baby, carefully patting his soft skin. The newborn squirmed and let out tiny squeaks, splashing his little arms and legs. CUTIS and Yen Nhi giggled nonstop.
“He looks like a little fish!” Yen Nhi said.
“No, he’s a baby dolphin!” CUTIS added.
The monkey squealed as if to agree, then tried to climb into the water himself, causing chaos. Mom quickly scooped him out before the bath turned into a pool party.
When the bath was done, they wrapped the baby in a soft towel. His face looked peaceful, his tiny fists curled up like rosebuds. CUTIS whispered, “See? We’re the best baby caretakers ever.”
Lullaby Magic
Taking care of a newborn wasn’t just about feeding and bathing—it was also about calming the baby when he cried. One afternoon, the newborn’s cries echoed through the house. Mom was busy cooking, and Dad was outside working.
CUTIS looked at Yen Nhi nervously. “What do we do now?”
Yen Nhi said, “Babies like songs. Let’s sing to him!”
CUTIS nodded. They sat beside the crib and began to sing softly. CUTIS sang a silly made-up tune about a butterfly, while Yen Nhi hummed a gentle lullaby her grandmother had taught her.
The baby monkey decided to join in too, drumming his hands on a toy drum. Though noisy, his rhythm strangely matched the girls’ voices.
At first, the baby kept crying. But soon, his sobs slowed. His eyes grew heavy, and within minutes, he was fast asleep.
The girls gasped in amazement.
“It worked!” CUTIS whispered.
“Of course it worked,” Yen Nhi said proudly. “We have magic voices.”
The monkey puffed his chest, clearly believing he was the real reason the baby slept.
The Special Gift
The two little girls wanted to do something even more special. Something the baby could treasure as he grew older.
“Let’s make him a gift,” CUTIS suggested.
So, with colored papers, markers, and a handful of shiny beads, they worked together all afternoon. CUTIS drew pictures of the whole family: Mom, Dad, herself, the monkey, Yen Nhi, and the newborn at the center. Yen Nhi decorated the paper with stars and flowers, carefully pasting beads around the edges.
The monkey contributed too—by accidentally smearing his paw print in blue paint on the corner. CUTIS decided to keep it. “It’s perfect,” she said. “Now it’s truly from all of us.”
When they showed Mom and Dad the drawing, the parents were touched. Mom’s eyes glistened with tears.
“This is the most special gift,” Mom whispered, hugging the girls. “Someday, the baby will see this and know how much you cared for him.”
The Cutest Moment Ever
One evening, after all the work of feeding, bathing, and singing, CUTIS and Yen Nhi lay on the floor, exhausted. The monkey curled up beside them, finally quiet after a long day of mischief.
Mom gently placed the newborn in CUTIS’s arms, while Yen Nhi leaned close. The baby opened his eyes for a moment, staring at the two girls with innocent wonder. Then, for the very first time… he smiled.
It was small, soft, but undeniable—a little smile that melted their hearts instantly.
CUTIS gasped. “Did you see that, Yen Nhi? He smiled at us!”
Yen Nhi nodded excitedly. “That means he loves us!”
The monkey squeaked happily, bouncing up and down, as if announcing to the world: The baby’s first smile is ours!
It was the cutest moment the CUTIS family had ever experienced.
Conclusion
Taking care of a newborn wasn’t easy. It was tiring, sometimes messy, and often confusing. But CUTIS and Yen Nhi discovered that the secret to caring for a baby wasn’t about being perfect—it was about love, laughter, and patience.
They fed him, bathed him, sang him to sleep, and even made him a gift. And in return, the baby gave them the sweetest smile, a gift more precious than anything else.
For CUTIS, Yen Nhi, and even the silly little monkey, this was the most special adventure yet. And in the CUTIS family’s storybook of memories, this chapter was written in joy, laughter, and the cutest love of all.
