2006-11-15 08:25:44 · 13 answers · asked by southernheritage49 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
this is a great start for you and baby.
2006-11-15 08:38:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Relax when dealing with the baby. Babies can sense when you are tense and then they get tense.
2. Have all of your supplies ready before you start to give the baby a bath. It's a real pain to have a naked, wet baby and need something for the bath. One of those rubber duckies that says HOT on the bottom to let you know if the water is too hot is a great tool for baths.
3. Make sure to have the baby's head alternate which side it is turned to when they sleep so it doesn't get a flat spot. (wish someone had told me about this one before my first baby was 2 months old)
4. Listen to everyone elses advice with a smile and file it away in your memory (even if it seems like bad advice). All kids are different and what works with one kid won't work on all kids. So, as a parent you have to get creative sometimes to get results, and it may be that advice someone gave you a long time ago that seemed bad at the time that finally works.
2006-11-15 16:48:42 · answer #2 · answered by JordanB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People give lots of advice you don't have to take everything so seriously. You are going to find your own style, what works best for you. Take a child birth class, they teach all of the basics. Try Babies r Us, they have weekend seminars and stuff. Babies grow so quickly relish every tiny moment. Take month by month photos. Accept others help. Date your husband or boyfriend still don't always talk about the baby. Carry a brag book. Join a Moms Club, go to a Mommy and Me class. Listen to your own mothers advice or mother in laws. Dont be to hard on yourself. When the baby sleeps, take a nap also. Breastfeed if possible. You will be glad that you did. Enjoy the ride. Don't feel quilty. You and Baby are going to be just fine.
2006-11-15 16:31:45 · answer #3 · answered by Serious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) if anyone offers you help...take it
2) rest when the baby rests...laundry will wait
3) take the first few months to get to know each other, get a routine and carry it on as they get older...7:00 is bath time, 8:00 is story time that kind of thing
4) take some time for yourself, it will be tough but even a couple of hours at the hairdresser is a great break
5) don't sweat the small stuff...who cares if your bathroom hasn't been cleaned in a week, is your baby happy?...then that is all that matters
6) believe what is in your heart...people will be giving your loads of advice, don't believe everything you hear...go with your instincts, it is your child & no one knows it as good as you
7) family members will try to push for what they think is right...example religion, traditions...once again you do what is best for you & your child. Heck start your own traditions!!
8) Get out & about with your baby...walks are great for the soul. Show the world your pride & joy
9) don't over do it on clothes for the baby...they will be out grown them in a month...just get a weeks worth of sleepers and forget all the cutsey ones...too much money for something that will never be worn
10) find a baby rental/second hand store in your town...before you spend a ton of $$$ on baby gear. I bought most of our sons stuff (high chair, monitor etc) on Ebay & saved a ton of cash.
and most importantly...enjoy your new addition. They grow up so fast & the baby stage doesn't last long.
2006-11-15 16:44:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
1) Enjoy your baby.
2) Allow/ Ask people to help you out.
3) Go outside and get some fresh air.
4) Go out w/ your friends or do something nice every once in awhile.
5) Take lots of pictures.
6) You know what's best for your baby, so trust yourself.
7) Take naps.
I could go on & on. I had my first baby 7 months ago and there is no greater joy in this world!!
2006-11-15 16:29:36 · answer #5 · answered by Proud mother! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try not to take all your advice from one source. Everyone suddenly becomes baby experts the minute you give birth. Trust me, after about a month, your natural instincts will kick in and you'll be fine. I was very scared...my daugther is now 12 weeks old. My mother passed away last year and I really wanted her around to show me the ropes....now I just read, listen and watch. I'm doing just fine.
2006-11-15 16:32:26 · answer #6 · answered by Tammyorr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter what anyone says, you can't spoil your newborn by holding it to much. Hold your baby as much as you or she would like because they grow up so fast. I can remember having my daughter like it was yesterday and shes 8yrs old.
No matter how much you want them near you dont let her sleep in her bed with you. I learned that the hard way, but learned not to start it with my son
Have a bedtime routine..mine is bath time, we read a story, say a prayer, I tuck him in, kiss him and tell him mommy loves him.
read and play with your baby as much as possible
Dont put your baby off so you can clean up the house. believe me the mess will be there after bedtime to
Just enjoy being a mommy. Its the greatest and most rewarding job you can ever have
Congratulations!!
Good luck and God bless
2006-11-15 16:35:13 · answer #7 · answered by kittykat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YOU are the expert on YOUR baby - not your MIL, your doctor, the author of some book or someone on the net.
Sleep when the baby sleeps.
Breastfeed! It makes for healthier babies and mothers.
Consider bringing the baby into bed with you. Everyone will get more sleep this way.
Follow your baby's lead and learn his cues.
2006-11-15 16:48:19 · answer #8 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
always keep ur baby warm and wrapped up and keep the baby safe and. remember if u ever fell alone u always have some one out there that is more then willin to help u if u need help.
2006-11-15 16:31:37 · answer #9 · answered by momma_22_2006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take lots of pictures!! enjoy the moments your lil one is sleeping and try to rest when he/she sleeps also. and lots of fresh air. new mom also!
2006-11-15 16:32:28 · answer #10 · answered by impala400sb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋