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by Babycakes on July 18th, 2007
Don't hold back on the noise in the house...let the baby get used to it or else everyone will be tip-toeing around and every noise the baby hears will wake him up. Good Luck!!!
by Anonymous on July 18th, 2007
Too late for my advice..... use a rubber. ;-)
by Rickster is victorious on July 18th, 2007
Get help/allow others to help (close friends, family), get sleep whenever you can, breast feed for health's sake (& supplement if needed - be flexible), take tons of pictures, get fresh air and exercise for both of you - use a quality carriage that lasts), get respite time alone with your partner, develop a routine and expect to make adjustments (and read "Your Baby & Child - Birth to Age 5" by Penelope Leach).. congrats and best of luck!!! :):):)
by LadyLuck on July 18th, 2007
Sleep when the baby sleeps. Don't try to get on a schedule until they're a couple weeks old.
by Arisztid on July 18th, 2007
Valium.
Lots of valium.
Oh, and earplugs.
by unknown on July 18th, 2007
Move out. lol Just kidding. I say let other stuff go and enjoy it to it's fullest. It's so short a time. I'd hate for you to miss it.
by Sheriff Raff -Answerhag on July 18th, 2007
A baby.... what a scary prospect. Just take care of supporting the neck when you lift the little bundle of joy, that unsteady neck thing always freaks me out and that is why I never touch kids until they are over 6 months.
by Mushen on August 1st, 2007
Ditch the housework until you can be bothered and have things under control.
It''s OK to say no to visitors as well.
by loveschimps on July 18th, 2007
#1 Rule with a baby in the house, is sleep when the baby is asleep. That way you stay rested and up to the challenge of your new baby. #2 Ask for help as often as possible. #3Feed and change the baby when he/she cries. #4Get a rocking chair the rocking motion is very calming to the baby and you stay relaxed. Good Luck!
by Nelson - Jetpacking from bed on August 1st, 2007
Remember to feed it. Do not put in refridgerator or dryer. Lot's of loving contact. Do not sell on eBaby.com!
by Eltinwe has a life Swan - DYOH on July 18th, 2007
Housework be quiet,
Dust go to sleep,
I'm rocking my baby
and Babies don't keep.
Take the time to enjoy your new baby - they don't stay that way for long.
by Vannie prays for babycakes . on July 18th, 2007
make the newborn your topmost priority.other things will follow.
by Miss Anubis loves this season on February 25th, 2008
Accept that you can't do it all and it is OK to delegate things to others to be done. (I.E. - "Mom, can you mop the floor?" or "Honey, change the baby.") and it is not bad parenting to let the grandparents have the baby once in a while so you can have a restful night. :)
by debsmooth on December 10th, 2007
Well the best advice I can give you is that you probably don't need advice. Your instincts are very valuable here. Second guessing them or taking on board the baby advice of "pros" or other people is where things go off the rails for a lot of parents. You know when something feels right. If your baby cries, pick it up. Do not listen to people telling you that a baby can manipulate you or will become spoiled if you run to him or her when they cry. Babies form their notions of trust from having their needs met. Meet your baby's needs and your baby will develop a healthy bond with you that will be a foundation for other healthy relationships. It's the basis of civilization. Congrats to you!
by Anonomous on October 15th, 2007
Take lots of pictures. They grow up so quick. You feed them and they become teenagers.
by .....----- on July 18th, 2007
I don't have kids but i take care of my nephews my advice is love your little boy and get ready for the lack of sleep i know you'll do great.
by nicnoo on October 9th, 2007
spend the day with your baby and the night with your husband!!!!!!!!! In other words keep your bed yours and your mates. My husband and I still share the bed with my 8 yr. old and 5 yr. old
by Anonymous on August 1st, 2007
Yes - learn effective parenting skills - accept offers of assistance from trusted family and friends and join a local parenting group - great for intereaction, friendship and support. Try to establish good housekeeping practise, do things as they arise so the jobs don't build up into being more than you can handle. Alleviate as much stress as you can by looking for ways to be more organised. Hopefully the result of all these things will benifit you and the little one.
by Larissa311 on December 28th, 2007
Yes, babys pick up every thing! Watch out dont leave anything down!
by Ninja Chicken on August 13th, 2007
Have you ever thought about who lives around you? Is the street you live on safe? Best friend is starting a family and moving into a house... I told him before he buys a house check out the area for sex offenders.. It is something to think about.. I found website you should check out. http://www.peoplefinders.com/register/default.aspx
by Mentalmum is back on August 1st, 2007
First of all CONGRATULATIONS!! Im so happy for you! now -
1.Rest as much as you can when the baby is sleeping, .
2.carry on as normal with the noise thing, my babies slept better when there was noise in the house, especially the washing machine!!
3.Accept all the help offered, you will be glad of it!
4.Enjoy,they grow up far too quickly.
by DRLAURAHATER on August 1st, 2007
Enjoy her/him
by Damiana on August 1st, 2007
Sleep when the baby sleeps. Best advice I ever got!
Don't adjust your "normal" sounds in the house - a tired baby will sleep through anything and will adjust to hearing those sounds outside of the womb. My girls could sleep through all kinds of loud noises and still can to this day.
Remember to take good care of you and to take time for yourself. Even a brief respite makes you feel refreshed and a better mother.
Takes lots of pics and video.
by Babycakes Deux on August 1st, 2007
Remember that the housework can wait. Hold and love your baby. Rock him/her to sleep, sing and read to him/her and enjoy this time. They grow up so quickly. Sleep when the baby sleeps.
by bigdefense02 on August 1st, 2007
Yes. That weight limit on the diapers; You really need to drop off about 10 pounds off of that number for when y ou change the diaper.
by DEE on August 1st, 2007
Make the most of it!, it goes downhill when they learn to talk and answer back! lol x
by Laurie on July 18th, 2007
Having a newborn in the house can be very nerve-wrecking..Just remember to support the head and always keep clean bottles and diapers around (you'll get used to sterilizing bottles in your sleep practically x_x) and if you get bored and the baby is asleep you can watch tv.
by DBike on July 18th, 2007
make sure you lock up the cabinets underneth the sink, dont want you child getting there and um swallowing stuff, this is what happend to my brother and well.........no Im kidding he is alive :)
by romario on June 24th, 2009
Enjoy every single moment while the baby is awake and try to get as much sleep as you can while the baby is sleeping.
by Anonymous on June 19th, 2009
Be patient and remember they won't hurt themselves crying...It's OK for them to cry and if you can't handle it just put them down in the crib and go in the other room and take a breather....My son had colic and there were many times where he just had to cry it out b/c I couldn't help him and I was too frustrated to be calming.
by Whitie on August 11th, 2009
When the baby naps you should nap. I have a nine month old and when he was a newborn we would take naps together. Don't worry though it will get much easier! Right now all you have to do is give him/her a bottle every four hours and get no sleep...I feel for you! But when he/she starts cereal and jarred food no matter what time they get up you habve to set them in the high chair and spoon feed them but luckly by two (at least mine did) he/she should sleep through the night
by hallagan on December 5th, 2009
CONGRADULATIONS!! this was posted in 2007 so it's not a newborn anymore it's a 2 year old with a tantrum.
by REBECCA on June 12th, 2009
Routine Routine Routine - that was the best advice I was given from our Dr. wish I would have heard that for my 1st baby! Spend as much time as possible rocking & singing! Let the baby fall asleep on his/her own in the crib - that will help tremendously as the baby gets to be closer to a year old! As the baby gets older & you know they are ok just awake in the middle of the night try letting him / her cry it out in the middle of the night - it usually will only last 10 minutes the 1st couple times (tough-I know) then maybe 2 at the most then they will learn just to stay asleep. Don't try to keep the household quiet keep the ordinary noise going. A fan in the room & cool mist humidifier is a very good idea - we started using a fan for the background noise - helps him fall asleep faster than without & I have also read many positive things about a fan in the room preventing SIDS also - so double bonus! Enjoy your new bundle of joy they grow way too fast!
by TimeFlies on December 3rd, 2009
Yes sleep when the baby sleeps!
Don't try to tip-toe around the baby when he/she is sleeping, if you make noise around the house when he/she is sleeping (vacuum, leave the TV to a normal noise level, let the phone ring, etc), they will become a fairly heavy sleeper and not awake to every single noise
by Football on December 3rd, 2009
keep all cleaning supplies up high and mediceans show the child your in control not him or her
by Amybaby on June 12th, 2009
Make sure everyone smokes outside, allow the baby to sleep when it needs to, feed on demand- its so much easier than scheduled feedings, make sure you get your rest!!
by Babe5612 on March 24th, 2008
Do what works for you and your baby. Until it doesn't work for one or both of you any more. I.E. if you like to bring the baby into bed with you, everyone will say oh no, thats a habit you don't want to start, etc. YOU do what feels right for you, Don't let people tell You whats right.
by HappyGoLucky on March 23rd, 2008
Buy an ipod
by Neverknow on March 23rd, 2008
Sleep when baby sleeps. Ask for help even if you think you can handle it. Cook double and freeze the second half for the nights you want to crawl in bed and die. Soundproof the baby. Play that music loud and get them used to it so you can vacuum when you need to or if the door slams you don't freak out. Be willing to let them cry sometimes. It won't hurt them and once its time for them to sleep through the night...you will survive it. Get them on a schedule..but be willing to break it. Life happens and yours can't come to a complete halt. Make SURE you set private time with you and hubby. Get someone to keep the baby and don't lose your life. And be willing to bend. You will be doing it for the next 18 years. HUG, LOVE, KISS this darling and each other.
by SAGE2 on March 25th, 2008
patience, patience, patience
by linz85 on May 13th, 2008
Let people help you and don't be afraid to ask for it. In the same token though, beware of the grandmommy takeover...not saying its bad, but sometimes Grandma's get the urge to tell you what to do and take care of everything. The first day or so its a welcome relief but after that it'll start to get on your nerves. You'll need to learn as you go and let your gut tell you whats best. NAP when they nap..don't worry about the little things. Go out,get some sun, especially if they're a little jaundice. Its so good for them. Unless you have a preemie, don't be overly afraid of germs..sure if someone is sick make sure they wash their hands and what not, but if you spend all of your time disinfecting and worrying, the baby's immune system gets used to sterility and has a hard time fighting things later. :D
by pammie on May 25th, 2008
After working for twenty years as a care giver to infants and one year olds, the biggest concern of parents were that they would spoil the child if held to much.
Well, I am here to tell you that you can not spoil your child by holding them. They need all the love and attention that they can get. Holding and touching them not only soothes the child but makes them feel secure. By attending to the childs needs you will teach your child trust.
Just love them.
by Namaste formerly future_health_educator on May 13th, 2008
Don't be afraid to ask for help. And when the baby is a couple of months older make sure you go out and have an adult night every few weeks.
Oh and if your baby gets seriously sick don't go on answerbag for help. Take them to the doctor.
by shammers still slogging along on February 25th, 2008
Relax. Just relax. You're doing great! If you can survive the birth, everything else is pretty easy . . . for about 14 years. Then . . . get ready!
by proudtobedifferent on January 9th, 2008
Sleep when possible
by -O-uknow on December 7th, 2007
Get a job to support it.
by koldkanuck on December 7th, 2007
Too late!
by madwife on October 15th, 2007
Don't let the baby anywhere near your bedroom. My oldest daughter slept in our bed until she turned 6 yrs. That kills intimacy real quick.
by supermommy6 on December 10th, 2007
Enjoy the little one, children grow up way to fast! I know the lack of sleep is tough but soon they will be sleeping all night. (Prob. about 3-4 months) sometimes sooner. Take the time to hold them and just kiss them! Congrads
by Larissa311 on December 28th, 2007
Wow babys love to put things in their mouths so make sure no small pieces and Warning:DO NOT SHAKE BABY for she will get shaken baby syndrome
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Thanks BC hey guess what I'm staring to like your Granddaughter CG shes a great kid can you imagine i though she was a troll.
by who cares on July 18th, 2007
I adopted her awhile back and she is a sweetie pie and I am so glad you didn't give up on her..You have a new baby!!!!! Boy or girl,how old???
by Babycakes on July 18th, 2007
Yes its a boy a day old.
by who cares on July 18th, 2007
You have been truly blessed! You now have the toughest job you will ever have the pleasure of doing. My kids are all grown and I envy you the thrill of every day being an adventure and also a stress test..haha.
by Babycakes on July 18th, 2007
That is so sweet thank you guys you made my day.
by .....----- on July 18th, 2007
No problem glad to help.
by who cares on July 18th, 2007
Yeah she is great. You can borrow my kid if you want bc.
by who cares on July 18th, 2007
I would love to!!! I am a grandmother and I know how to have the best time with kids! I am in the sandbox playing in the mud with her and probably having more fun than she is!!! She keeps me young .
by Babycakes on July 18th, 2007
CG!! are you in the mud?. hhahahahah just kidding. i would love you to borrow him but my wife wouldn't agree. thanks anyway.
by who cares on July 18th, 2007
hahahaha shes not talking about me shes talking about her real life granddaughter it was a good joke though.
by .....----- on July 18th, 2007
Yupper +5
by MG1942 Has a Life Penguin on July 18th, 2007
ok good to know. i thought you where her real granddaughter whats going on?
by who cares on July 20th, 2007
She is my adopted AB granddaughter..I love extended families!
by Babycakes on July 20th, 2007
Thanks Gran. hey have you seen his little boy ?
by .....----- on July 20th, 2007
he is so cute look at his avatar.
by .....----- on July 20th, 2007
Thanks he is cute.
by who cares on July 20th, 2007
Awww...now we are talking adorable!!!!
by Babycakes on July 20th, 2007
yes he's my new avatar.
by who cares on July 20th, 2007
You have a piece of heaven right in your home whocares!!!!!
by Babycakes on July 20th, 2007
he certainly is adorable.
by .....----- on July 20th, 2007
Thank you both!!! i love him his name is Aiden
by who cares on July 20th, 2007
Another AB'er here has a grandson named Aiden too!! Does he resemble you when you were a baby? Same color hair etc.? I just want squeeze his cheeks:)
by Babycakes on July 20th, 2007
Thats so cool. and yeah he looks a lot like me.
by who cares on July 20th, 2007
So we don't need Maury Povich to read the results,"You ARE the father"...haha
by Babycakes on July 20th, 2007
hahahahahaha thats hilarious and yeah the baby looks exactly like him theres no doubt.
by .....----- on July 20th, 2007
yep I'am the father lol
by who cares on July 20th, 2007
That is such great advice! Tippy-toeing around is such a bad habit to start:-)
by Galeanda on March 23rd, 2008
I learned that lesson the hard way with my first one. Thanks G..:)
by Babycakes on March 24th, 2008