I just found out from an ultrasound that I'm going to have a son. This is my first child. What's your best advice for raising a little boy?
2007-07-17 09:57:54 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
boys favor there mommy over there daddy, but they still look up to there daddy. boys dont cost as much and dont need as much. when there little there wild, so have lots of energy. best activites are park, or swimming or anything out of the house. when they get older there more laid back. and you dont have to worry about periods or pms. also they have better times at school and dont deal with all the drama that girls do. boys are also better to potty train believe it or not. i love being the mother of a son. and i have a little girl now, and i love having that mother daughter bond, but having a son as my first child is the best
2007-07-17 10:09:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't go buying 1000 different baby books- you don't need them- and there's no set formula for success since each child is different and needs to be treated differently- just like if you had a pet- if you had two dogs or 2 cats, they act differently, etc--so you have to respect and treat them differently.
You have to hear all the stories from all the other mothers, including your own and your mother-in-law- but the BEST advise I can tell you--is this child will be and you will always "feel" like he is a part of you--you will have a connection with him like you have never had with anyone else before in your life, it is truly magical.....do what your heart tells you to do...it's a psychic-- I hate using that word it is truly misconceived- but trust me, it will be as natural as knowing when to brush your teeth--it just comes to you---and I had two daughters and I was the baby of the family and was NEVER EXPOSED to infants until I had my own--both my daughters are professionals-one just married and both have great personalities. I cannot take credit for what they have become- I can only take credit for what they HAVE NOT become.....if you bring your child up without following the "trends" and doing what is right for you and your son, he will turn out to be a wonderful young man.
Congratulations on this most joyous moment in your life---and trust me, it surpasses your marriage.
2007-07-17 17:07:34 · answer #2 · answered by mac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enjoy him while he is little.
Be his parent not his friend. Your role is to guide him and teach him right from wrong. Teach him a value system, to help him make the right decisions.
Boys are a lot of work when little, less work when older.
Girls are less work when little, unbearable when older.
Start a college fund today, put something in it every month. Join www.upromise.com today, get all your relatives to do it too, and have their contributions go to your son.
My daughters first year in college cost 2x what my entire 4 years cost. Plan on one year in college costing ~$100K by 2027 (estimated start date for your son).
Enjoy.
2007-07-17 17:16:36 · answer #3 · answered by Fester Frump 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
congratulations!!
I have a son, he is 5 and he is so smart and wonderful. first off start with respect, a young man must know how to treat people, and women, you have to show him how to be a man. I already tought my son, when ever he marries (for fun) he must ask the womens daddy first, cause that's what his dad did. Boys are a delight, they are strong, and they are for sure Momma's Boys. (I also have twin girls, who have my husband wrapped) Good Luck, and relax, they are a blessing! If you have another child; your boy will be the protector~
2007-07-17 17:21:32 · answer #4 · answered by PackerGal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 3 boys. 16, 7 & 6. The only advise I can give is love him and cherish the little things that make you smile because when he gets older you are going to have your hands full.
Congrats and good luck!
2007-07-17 17:05:44 · answer #5 · answered by C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 4 month old and I don't know what to give you for the best advice but to just be a good mommy, which I bet you will. Good Luck!
2007-07-17 17:00:06 · answer #6 · answered by Stephanie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations on being a new mom! I don't know if this is going to help, but go with your instincts when it comes to raising him. Be consistent with his schedule and basically enjoy it. Things will come naturally.
2007-07-17 19:37:49 · answer #7 · answered by Jessica K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pampers Swaddlers 8 to 10 lbs everything else leaks!!
2007-07-17 17:37:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a lot of rest now.....your going to need it.
oh yea, and make sure you have good health insurance for when they start leaping off the sofa and dining room table, leaping out the crib, and my favorite, diving off the bedroom dressor onto the bed.
2007-07-17 17:05:10 · answer #9 · answered by WHOISTHEPUPPETMASTER? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get "Pee Pee tee pees"
I got them from my sister at my baby shower, and what a god send!
Just plop them on the lil squirt during a diaper change, and it will save your clothes, and the baby from getting soaked!
2007-07-17 17:05:41 · answer #10 · answered by ツ Connors Mommy ツ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋