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| Tiger Girl and me at Wetlands Park in Hong Kong. |
A year ago my little girl was just born. It was a learning experience for me as it was the first time that I was parenting a girl this time as compared to being parent to two boys. It wasn’t a really steep learning curve for me this third time around but there were distinct differences between girls and boys.
I was ‘new’ to handling a baby girl and many things that I had to relearn as the last newborn I handled was more then four years ago.
Here are my five tips to all new mothers.
- Do what you are comfortable with.
Old wives tales are just that tales to be taken with a pinch of salt. - Try to get as much help as you can.
An extra pair of hands will always come handy when you are adjusting to the new addition and changes in your normal routine. - You do not need all those fancy baby equipment.
Choose things for their functionality rather then it being eye candy. - Take care of yourself.
Eat and rest when needed. Only when you are able to function well will you be able to give your baby the best care. - No mother knows all the answers.
Every child is different and no book will be able to fully prepare you for how to nurture and care for your child. You learn from trial and experience.
What other tips will you give new moms?
11 comments
jfb57
September 15, 2011 at 3:39 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
My DiL may well be giving me one of those in the near future so I will pass the list on!
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Stacia
September 15, 2011 at 5:18 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Great list! And I’d add “Give yourself a break.” Raising a baby is hard work, and frustration/crankiness/despair is totally okay from time to time! =>
JDaniel4's Mom
September 15, 2011 at 6:36 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I love your advice. I know I should have asked for more help. JDaniel never slept and I should have asked for help watching him so I could.
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Dumb Mom
September 15, 2011 at 7:52 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Asking for help is so important! As a first time mom I was ashamed to ask for help because I thought I needed to do everything by myself. With the second and third one I knew better!
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Jenny@flutterbyechronicles
September 15, 2011 at 11:40 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Whole heartedly agree with all of the above, especially number 4.
Sue
September 16, 2011 at 12:40 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Relax and enjoy the experience. They are only babies once!
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Tonya
September 16, 2011 at 1:06 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Great tips. I like how you narrowed it down to just 5. I had 10 on my list. All advice I should have taken when I was a new mommy.
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Judie
September 16, 2011 at 6:41 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
The best advice for brand new mothers just home with their newborns is: Whenever your baby goes to sleep, lie down yourself and put your feet up. As long as you have enough diapers, and some clean baby clothes, the rest can wait.
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Foreverfriends
September 16, 2011 at 11:47 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I nob my head on every point you posted. Great tips to new mom!!
Another point I like to add is
Get hubby to be involved in taking care of baby . He is new and inexperienced, so is the new mom. No excuse.
Dominique
September 17, 2011 at 8:51 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Yes.. get hubby involved is important too. I’m bless that mine has been quite hands on since the 1st kid and can do everything- bathe, feed etc for them.
Jenny Matlock
September 22, 2011 at 3:38 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
My goodness, what wonderful advice you share her.
I am impressed with your wisdom.
I am going to send this link to my pregnant daughter! Great advice.
Thank you for sharing it.
A+
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