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Sleep when the baby sleeps. Don't try to get on a schedule until they're a couple weeks old.
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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 :)
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make the newborn your topmost priority.other things will follow.
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Too late for my advice..... use a rubber. ;-)
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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!!!
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Valium. Lots of valium. Oh, and earplugs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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#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!
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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!!! :):):)
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Make the most of it!, it goes downhill when they learn to talk and answer back! lol x
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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.
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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.
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Remember to feed it. Do not put in refridgerator or dryer. Lot's of loving contact. Do not sell on eBaby.com!
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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.
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Enjoy her/him
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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.
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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.
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Ditch the housework until you can be bothered and have things under control. It''s OK to say no to visitors as well.
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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
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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
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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.
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Take lots of pictures. They grow up so quick. You feed them and they become teenagers.
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Too late!
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yeah, take care of it for a start
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Get a job to support it.
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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
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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!
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Yes, babys pick up every thing! Watch out dont leave anything down!
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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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well dont ever underestimate the phrase..sleeps then the baby sleeps, as you have already learned im sure. i wouldnt adivse having too many people around. enjoy some time alone. get used to your baby, letting it adjust to you as well. introduce other family members slowly. too many people around little ones isnt health while young. you dont know of any allergies yet. if there are many around ensure they wash hands face and arms, as well as putting a cloth over thier clothing. this way baby doesnt lay on the clothes yet something washed in its own detergent....i can go on lol but i think that should do it..oh and dont worry about being a good mommy! youll be great!
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Don't use a changing table but small mat on ground. baby easily roles off and are nasty after a while I don't care how neat you are. Mat can go right into the washer good as new.
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Sleep when possible
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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!
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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. :)
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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.
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Buy an ipod
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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.
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patience, patience, patience
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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
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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.
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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.
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sleep when your baby sleeps dont worry about the noise because later on yo'll be kicking yourself, take lots of photos, love your little blessing because after all there is no tomorrow because teh tomorrow is now today and dolt let your baby start sleeping with you. because its a hard habbit to break and when its nap time you have to stop and lay while they sleep. my 3yo daughter still sleeps with us. i dont mind it much but, if i had it to redo well, .... maybe knowing me i'd still do it the same way. just charish the moment because before you know it they are grown.
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sleep when the baby does trust me i have two little girls
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Love your baby,treasure the moments and be very patient with your baby.One more very very important advice is bless your baby every day.
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No fighting in the house. give him all the love you got. DONT EVER SLEEP WITH THE BABY u can suffocate him. Dont put loud music. until he turns 1 yr old. um i gtg take care of your baby !
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just make sure u sleep when the baby sleep....cut the phones off and skip the house work until u gain ur strenght back
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Enjoy them while they are little they grow up FAST!!! As long as they are gaining weight and not under weight let them sleep when they are hungry they will wake you....
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Love your newborn. Be very patient.Let peop;e help you when you feel run down. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Babies are alot of time and need you to listen to their cries that the way they tell you there is something wrong. Enjoy that newborn because they grow up fast. I know I have 2 one is 3yrs. old and one is 15 months old and I do love every moment with them.
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Take time for your self! Don't let a new baby overwhelm you. Make sure that everyone in the family gets a chance to spend time with the baby. This will get the baby used to people as well as your family will become more comfortable with the new child. Oh and by the way: Congratulations!
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SELL IT haha jk the only advise i have is to love him/her with everything you got
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enjoy your baby, and remember to keep your patience! they may cry and get fussy, but i guarantee they are not doing it to make you angry, so don't take out your frustration on him/her. when you do leave the baby with a sitter, make sure it's someone you trust so you can enjoy your break, and not call every 15 minutes to check in. also, make sure your sitter has everything they need, to make it easier on them as well as the baby. buy some formula, even if you breast feed... never know when your milk supply might be a little low, of only for a couple of days. get them used to using both, so there is no fussing if they ever have to go on formula eventually when older.
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Ear Plugs.
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Be grateful and love him and don't be his friend be his mother. and stay at home with him so he will know you. breastfeed. Don't feed honey untill a year old. Lay him on his back to sleep.
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yes, read a book on newborns.
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Get plenty of sleep. Nap when the baby naps. Keep a log of "input" and "output." Don't over worry about the house. The museum days of a perfect house are over.
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Smile, even when you are tired or frustrated. Your baby will react to your gently joy and will begin smiling back at you.
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This is just a little tip. I work with a a lot of young kids and new parents that do not know about baby bottle rot. This is when you put the bottle in the crib with the baby and drink it to fall asleep. The milk WILL rot the teeth. AS LONG AS YOU LOVE YOUR BABY YOU WILL BE GREAT!!!!!!
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GET A BABY EINSTEIN DVD (THE ONE FOR 3 MONTHS OLD). AT ABOUT 3MONTHS OLD THE BABY WILL ENJOY WATCHING IT. ALSO HAVE MYLACON FOR GAS, PACIFIERS ( THE SOOTHIE ONES ARE GREAT, JUST MAKE SURE YOU GET THE ONE FOR NEW BORNS, THESE HELP ALSO WHEN BABY STARTS TEETHING.) MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A SWADDLE BLANKET ( MAKES THE BABY FEEL SECURE, LIKE WHEN IT WAS IN THE WOMB.) ON THE CRIB PUT ONE OF THOSE THINGS THAT PLAY MUSIC AND LIGHT UP. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE LOTS OF BURP CLOTHS. MOST OF ALL MAKE SURE YOU HAVE LOTS OF PATIENCE (BABY'S CAN TELL WHEN YOU GET UPTIGHT AND THEN THEY GET FUSSY.) DO NOT TAKE THE BABY OUT TO STORES WITH CROWDS ESPECIALLY AROUND THE SEASON WHEN EVERYONE IS GETTING SICK. IF THE BABY GETS A FEVER OF 101 THEY WILL AUTOMATICALLY TO A SPINAL TAP TO CHECK FOR MENENGITIS. DO NOT LET THE BABY NEAR (RELATIVE OR NOT) ANYONE THAT IS SICK.
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Depends on where it came from.
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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!!
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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!
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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.
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Enjoy every single moment while the baby is awake and try to get as much sleep as you can while the baby is sleeping.
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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
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keep all cleaning supplies up high and mediceans show the child your in control not him or her
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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
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CONGRADULATIONS!! this was posted in 2007 so it's not a newborn anymore it's a 2 year old with a tantrum.
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