If you had one piece of advice for a first time mom, what would it be?

Question

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Answer 1

Ignore what other people tell you is the "right way" to deal with baby dillemas and do what works for you.  

Answer 2

Breastfeeding stay-at-home mothering is the best start for your child.

Answer 3

Enjoy every moment with your little bundle of wonderful, because the time flies by too fast.  Be particularly patient during those middle-of-the-night feedings, when you are exhausted and all you want to do is sleep, because that is precious bonding time with your baby that you will miss when it's gone.  Best wishes to you.

Answer 4

dont listen to what other people tell u to do

your own instincts are always the best

Answer 5

Take it as it comes and don't compare yourself to other Mom's!  Each day gets better and better and you learn pretty quick what your baby will want and it builds on that, day by day.  You'll be the best Mom you can and if you compare yourself to other Mom's you'll NEVER be the best.  

I, myself, like to observe other Moms and if I feel they are a bad mother than I don't do what they do with my kids and if I think they are a good Mom I usually try to emulate what they do with their kids and come up with my own technique.  Just remember that your babies need love, food, attention and discipline, ALL with consistency.  If you can provide all that consistently, you'll have a healthy and happy baby.

Answer 6

When I had my first child I had a friend with a baby a similar age and she was always bragging about what her super baby could do and made me feel as if I was trying to play catch up.

Don't let anyone tell you what you should or shouldn't do. Be it about breastfeeding, weaning or potty training. It's not a competition and it's not a race. All babys progress at their own rate and only you are the best judge of when both you and your baby feel ready to take the next step.

Answer 7

Don't really ignore what people tell you.  Take time for yourself.  Don't always hold your baby because then you will be stuck carrying them around when they are older, well me and all the other mothers i no that did that.  Enjoy ever minute because it goes by real fast.  try and get somewhat of a routine down, it will be easier for you and baby.  Take time for u and hubby. Enjoy and Good luck!! :) :)

Answer 8

well first off - YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL KNOW YOUR BABY'S CRIES, NEEDS, WANTS, AND ANYTHING ELSE.  TELL EVERYONE ELSE TO SHUT UP!!!  Because your mom, sisters, friends, or anyone else that tries to tell you how to raise your baby -  will tell ya how, and get in your face as if they know best.  We are strong women who are born with the instinct to know what our babies needs are.  It is how we bond.  You will even know better than the daddy  :)

Now I dont have just 1... I'll give you 10 tricks

Second - gassy??

lay baby on his/her back, take her knees and pull them up to her chest- roll out and back down... she will start to pass the gas, and her tummy will feel better.  They also like the excersize. Anytime my babes cried, and I knew they weren't hungry/sleepy/dirty/soiled  I laid them on their back... pushed their knees up to their chest, rolled the knees outward from the body and back down- repeating as needed untill baby was happy.

thirdly - tight tight tight swaddles. they were couped up so tightly inside of you, and they still love the same tight swaddle feeling.

forthly- formula??-  soy is better on their tummy's causing less spit up, less upset stomach, less gas, less stuffy noses... also easy to switch from milk based to soy based.

Fith - Spit up??  stinky??  in public and on your clothes??  carry a small baggy with some baking soda in it. Take a baby wipe and dip it in the baggy - rub on the spit up... and wooollaaa  no more stinky stinky :)

sixth - diaper rash??  A&D is the best, if you are breast feeding you baby (male or female) can get thrush it can show up as a diaper rash and diaper rash cream will not work.  It means your baby has yeast, and can be treated with some cream from the docs.  His/her mouth might be white... might not be.

Seventh-  constipation?  could be the formula- soy is best... to get the first blockage out - put a glycerin suppository in the rectim - hold it in for about 2 minutes... and soon your baby will p**p.  do not give juice untill 6 months old, any sooner can cause food allergies. Put a little bit of Kayro syrup in each bottle, it will relieve any further constipation.

eighth - pacifiers are good for babies that need that extra sucking - most breast fed babies need that extra sucking after nursing. It doesn't mean they are still hungry, but it takes less time to breast feed than bottle feed, so the babe still wants to suck. don't let him/her use your breast as a pacifier.

ninth - bottle feeding?  bottles with a slight tilt help with gas, Dr. Bedreax bottles suck

tenth - TAKE SOME TIME FOR YOURSELF AFTER THE BABY IS BORN, RELAX, REST, AND DON'T STRESS.  TAKE PLENTY OF WARM BATHS - IT WILL HELP WITH HEMRHOIDS AND HEALING.  HAVE FRIENDS AND FAMILY PROVIDE SOME MEALS FOR YOU. SLEEP WHEN BABY SLEEPS!  

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 9

Enjoy every minute of it. Don't close your eyes at all or you will miss out on all the fun! :)

Answer 10

follow your gut and never forget what you felt like when you were younger! Enjoy your baby all the old c**p will now become new and exciting again.... love, love, love