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Let's each share a tip for all expecting/new mothers

post #1 of 25
8/20/04 at 10:29pm
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When I was expecting with Alexis my mother had everyone at my baby shower list one tip/advice for me in my baby book. I thought it would be a good idea for us to do that for all the expecting/new mothers here.....


Mine is simple and general

It is easier to clip babies nails while they are sleeping... I learned that lesson the hard way....
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post #2 of 25
8/20/04 at 10:33pm
So true.

SLEEP when they do... who cares about a clean house if you are dying of sleep deprivation
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post #3 of 25
8/20/04 at 10:34pm
Steph, that is SO what I was going to say! SLEEP as much as you can, whenever you can!

Those vibrating baby chairs are a life saver too!
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post #4 of 25
8/20/04 at 10:41pm
Dont forget to eat! Dont pass out at a restaurant because you forgot to eat!Not that i know anyone who has done this while she was prego

Now that the kids are older I find myself so worried about the kids,and the house that it will be two days befor I realize I have had a meal!
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post #5 of 25
8/20/04 at 10:42pm
oooooooo yeah!

If you don't want company or "help" you don't have to. It is NOT rude, it is your choice and they just have to deal!
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post #6 of 25
8/22/04 at 10:32am
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Come on guys.... I know everyones got a tip...
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post #7 of 25
8/22/04 at 12:22pm
Don't be 'too' quiet! WHen baby sleeps and you feel the need to clean- then clean! If it's too quiet when baby sleeps s/he will get used to it being very quiet and will have to have quiet to sleep.

Always carry a plastic bag with you. You never know what you're going to need to put in it!

If you're formula feeding- keep a spare bottle and a spare can of ready to feed formula with you!

Thats all I can think of right now!!
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post #8 of 25
8/22/04 at 1:16pm
Great advice Stephanie!! There have been a few times when I was too chicken to tell someone I didn't need their help and suffered for it.


My advice is a little funny but I have to say not to take everyone's advice too seriously. Your baby isn't going to be the same as someone else's and you will have your own way of doing things.
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post #9 of 25
8/22/04 at 9:50pm
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Good ones Robyn!!!

And that is very true Elaine.....
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post #10 of 25
8/22/04 at 9:54pm
My advice is 'dont compare your child to anyone elses...' whether they are the same age, older, younger - my child was walking at this age... my child slept through the night ... etc ...

No matter what anyone says, its not a competition - enjoy the time you have because they are not babies forever!
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post #11 of 25
8/22/04 at 9:55pm
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The freshness diaper sacks you can buy work wonderfully!!!

If you use powder formulas make more than one bottle... I always made bottles for the next day at bedtime.
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post #12 of 25
8/22/04 at 10:24pm
Remember when travel short or long distance to take their favorite blanket or stuffed animal/doll with them, this helps them stay calm and if they use a pacifier DO not for get that.
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post #13 of 25
8/22/04 at 11:50pm
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Definately not the pacifier!!!! Of course everytime Devin goes for surgery I have two weeks without a pacifier and survive but it is not easy!!!!!! That is why he always ends up getting it back!
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post #14 of 25
8/29/04 at 2:31am
bring gas drops to the hospital. A lot of newborns are born with gas and some hospitals will not supply them.
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post #15 of 25
8/30/04 at 4:58pm
Elaine! Some people just "know all" and fighting with them just takes too much energy. just nod your head and do it your way.

Keep an extra little diaper bag in the car with
an outfit
socks
a few diapers
baby wipes
small toy
...anything that is a need for your baby.
Sometimes it is hard to remember EVERYTHING you need when you are leaving so having that stuff on the go is a lifesaver.
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post #16 of 25
8/30/04 at 8:07pm
Mine is the opposite of Stephanies

If you have people offering to help, say yes, you personally do not have to do everything, cooking, washing, ironing, having a spotless house and looking after the babies is not compulsary to be a good parent, I always felt that if I allowed anyone to help then I was not a good parent, when the boys were about 7 weeks old I dang near collapsed from trying to do everything including breast feeding twins and trying so hard not to let my 6.5 year old feel neglected.

I started saying yes to people and then we were all happy and I relaxed my housing keeping standards and stopped ironing
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post #17 of 25
8/30/04 at 8:18pm
my best advice is to stay calm as much as possible. they feel so much of your emotions it makes things easier on everyone if you are easier going...

oh, and never be afraid to ask any question!
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post #18 of 25
8/31/04 at 12:58am
Okay mine is if it is a trying day and the kids or baby is crying all day long and you are getting short on fuse, put child or baby in crib or room and have some time out, so nothing bad will happen to any of you. We all need breaks.
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post #19 of 25
8/31/04 at 10:56am
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Mine goes in part with Annies... you can also pull out the stroller and go for a walk outside. That always calms Devin down and it makes me feel reinvigorated.
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post #20 of 25
9/1/04 at 3:35pm
Ummm I am thinking Diana.
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post #21 of 25
9/2/04 at 5:45pm
OK, i have one for expectant first time moms... do research in the stuff you would like to have, I didn't and I went out and bought several things, i.e. travel system, it was great while she was in the bucket...but once i had to use the stroller, it didn't have reclining positions, or several other key things. So i had to go out and get a brand new stroller 8 mos after i bought the first one. I wish i paid attention to items like that. Had to do the same thing with a jogging stroller (got two of them now too)
Kimmie
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post #22 of 25
9/4/04 at 11:21pm
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Always carry extra.... clothing, bottles, juice, wipes.... it is good to keep a badg in the trunk with extra clothes but I cannot say I always do this either...
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post #23 of 25
9/4/04 at 11:51pm
Lets see...... 1. Sleep when you can.
2. Try not to stress(easier said then done).
3. If you need help ask(things can get very overwhelming).
4. Take turns getting up at night with the baby.
5. Have aleast two diaper bags, keep the spare one stocked with the things you need for baby so you can just grab it and go when needed.
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post #24 of 25
9/18/04 at 11:47am
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Try and prepare ahead for things... such as dinner if you have several kids and definately helps to prepare several bottles at a time if you use powder formula!!!
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post #25 of 25
9/27/04 at 10:17am
Always pack an extra outfit

Take a lot of pics of the baby

Get a baby swing...it will help so much

Do what you feel you need to with your baby...the baby is yours and not someone else's.
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