Tip #4,872 Reuse baby receiving blankets as wash cloths and dish rags. Just cut to size. Home & Garden new mom + baby + reuse + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,314 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! Parenting parenting + meal preparation + newborn + new mom + baby + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,315 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. Parenting parenting + clothing + newborn + new mom + baby + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,316 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! Parenting parenting + newborn + new mom + baby + gifts + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,319 • 1 person found helpful 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. Parenting parenting + newborn + sleeping + new mom + baby + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,317 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! Parenting parenting + newborn + formula + breastfeeding + new mom + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,318 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! Parenting parenting + newborn + shower + help + new mom + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,320 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! Parenting parenting + newborn + sleeping + new mom + baby + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,323 Don't be afraid to ask for help and advice. Being a new parent is hard! Accept support from family & friends. Parenting parenting + newborn + help + new mom + baby + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,321 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! Parenting parenting + newborn + sleeping + new mom + baby + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,322 Trust your instincts with your newborn.... Mom & Dad know best! Parenting parenting + newborn + new mom + baby + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,819 Consider treating a colicky baby with fennelseed tea. Wellness home remedy + new mom + baby + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,116 Help relieve baby's colic by adding a few drops of lavender and chamomile essential oil to bath water. Parenting new mom + baby + scent + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,165 Nurse more discreetly by cutting two holes out of an inexpensive tank top for access to your nursing bra. Just wear the tank top under your regular shirt. Parenting new mom + baby + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,172 Moms, let Dad take care of the children too. He may do things differently than you do, but that doesn't mean it's wrong and it will build a lasting bond between him and the children. Parenting new mom + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,222 Treat cradle cap by gently applying baby oil on the area. Wait 30 minutes then bathe baby and gently run a comb through baby's hair. Parenting home remedy + new mom + baby + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,369 Introduce your baby to vegetables before fruits. This will help ensure baby doesn't become accustomed to the sweet taste of fruit and will be less willing to eat vegetables. Parenting vegetables + new mom + baby + food + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,417 When pregnant, read out loud baby. Research shows that a fetus will learn to recognize sounds and rhythms of a story if heard numerous times. After birth, the same story will have a comforting and relaxing effect. Parenting pregnancy + reading + new mom + baby + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,418 Save on baby items by shopping at thrift stores or looking for used items online at sites such as Craigslist. Parenting savings + new mom + baby + deals + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,515 Wear an apron when feeding baby to help prevent staining your clothes with baby food. Parenting new mom + baby + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send