New Mom Tips
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When you are bringing home a newborn, remember - you won't have time to cook! Pre-prepare batches of meals before baby is born that you can freeze and heat for quickly on the go!
Keep the tags on your newborn baby's clothes until they are ready to wear. Babies grow so quickly that sometimes they will be too big for an outfit before they get a chance to wear it! This way, you can swap it for larger size if need be.
Keep all your gift receipts from Baby Shower gifts. Each child is different, and some may never like or use that crib/swing/toy you got for them!
Give up all ideas about what type of parent you'll be! Baby will dictate how it will go.... they may only sleep if they co-sleep or be allergic to breastmilk and have to be formula fed. Be prepared to be flexible in your approach to raising your child and everyone will be happy.
Always have food ready for a Newborn. If they drink formula, keep sterilized bottles in the fridge. If your nipples are sore from breastfeeding, keep a pumped supply available. The worst thing in the middle of the night is a screaming, starving baby!
Make sure to take a shower daily when you have a newborn. Get a family member or friend to take the baby for 10 minutes so you can freshen up - it will make you feel human again!
They say sleep when baby sleeps..... but this can be tough! Take shifts sleeping when you have a newborn. If Mom takes a few hours here, and Dad a few hours there, everyone will be a lot happier!
Don't be afraid to ask for help and advice. Being a new parent is hard! Accept support from family & friends.
Don't get your newborn used to sleeping in a silent house. Babies who grow up in a normal, noisy environment are much less likely to be woken by the smallest things!