We’re pretty sure the liar who said, “Don’t worry! Breast-feeding melts off the pounds” is the same person who said, “Don’t worry! Your maternal instinct will kick right in.”

Our suggestion: While nursing off that extra padding, pop in a copy of Baby’s Home … What Now? The new DVD takes all the advice, tips, and facts you need for the first three months and synthesizes it into manageable chapters.

Calling on experienced parents and a panel of experts (an ob-gyn, pediatric nurse, sex therapist, and postpartum consultant), it bravely ventures into territory your friends with kids forgot to share (sleepless nights, messy postpartum recovery, sex after childbirth).

And though the DVD won’t give you all the answers, it does arm you with enough knowledge to feel confident in your new role as mom. Which is the weight off you really need.

Available online at babyshomedvd.com, $25.

GLOW
Garden d’Lights
What: Meander through the blinged-out display inspired by flora from around the world.
Why: A glittering slug and other surprises.
When: Thru Jan. 1. Daily, 5-10 p.m.
Where: Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St., Bellevue (425-452-2750). Tickets online at bellevuebotanical.org. Adults and teens, $5; under 11, free. Today-Wed., free.

TROT
Reindeer Festival
What: Visit Dasher and Blitzen, and then watch the miniature train whiz around the track.
Why: Who needs Rudolph when Curly the camel is on the scene?
When: Thru Christmas Eve. Daily, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; except Dec. 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Swansons Nursery, 9701 15th Ave. NW (206-782-2543). Admission is free.

TWIRL
Nutcracker
What: Fiesty mice, spinning snowflakes, and leaping candy canes.
Why: Sets and costumes designed by Maurice Sendak make it a true fairy tale.
When: Thru Dec. 27. 
Where: Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. Tickets at 206-441-2424 or online at pnb.org. Adults, $28-$123; children, $26-$113.

Photo: Courtesy of Parents and Experts, LLC