[kelceesmom]

What is one thing you can pass on to a new mom or about to be new mom? Something that was passed on to you or you read about or whatever.


One thing I read was that you should have your child sleeping where they will be sleeping at age one, by the time they are 3 months.

What is your tip of the day?

[lovemy2boys]

My tip is to relax or sleep whenever your little one is sleeping. When my oldest was first born, I spent every spare minute catching up on laundry, cleaning, etc. I wish I would have rested when he did. I was so tired that I didn't get to enjoy him half as much as I would have had I been rested.

[Lovebug]

Enjoy it. Cherish it. Because it goes by too fast and before you know it they are toddlers and little kids. Take pictures, take naps. Play. Skip laundry and cleaning. Tomorrow is another day. Sit on the couch. Hold you baby. Kiss their hands and feet. Because in the blink of an eye you'll be sending them to college!

[joelynn]

Originally Posted by Lovebug

Enjoy it. Cherish it. Because it goes by too fast and before you know it they are toddlers and little kids. Take pictures, take naps. Play. Skip laundry and cleaning. Tomorrow is another day. Sit on the couch. Hold you baby. Kiss their hands and feet. Because in the blink of an eye you'll be sending them to college!

Then they are 20 and living in another state!!!

[zempagirl]

Spend as much time with your little one as you can. Take tons of pictures and snuggle lots with them before they start moving. Time goes by fast but memories last forever. Record you little one laughing its the most beuatiful sound ever

[ocracoke]

The best advice I could give is enjoy and do whatever you feel is best for your child and your family. Trust yourself. I know that when I first became a mom so many people told me in response to my plans, "I would never.... (co-sleep, not take a stroller to a foreign country, not use a crib, etc). Listen to yourself and listen to your child. And don't pay as much attention to all the other people who are sure that there is only one way to parent.

Samantha

[mrsred]

I remember reading something that said you can't spoil them in the first six months. Then I read something else that said you can't spoil them in the first 18 months. We decided 18 months was a good number. So, when he cried we picked him up. When he was hungry he was fed. When he wanted attention he got it. I never left him to "cry it out". Even if it meant I did housework with him strapped to me in a carrier, he never was left crying.
Did it work? I think so. By two he was very confident and secure. We had some battles, but on the most part he was an easy two year old. Now he is almost 12. He is still confident. He is secure in our love.
On the other hand we have an adopted son that was neglected. None of his needs were met. He was left to cry on his own frequently as an infant. He suffers from severe anxiety and depression.
Spoil your babies. It is good for them.

[MargieMe]

Get caller id! Never again do I have to wonder "is it worth picking up the phone...?" Telemarketers, my alumni association, (until yesterday) political pollsters, never talk to them. I can wait until it is my family and then know I am willing to give up precious time to brag about my baby boy!

[ecs5298]

Don't use someone else's used saved mattress even if it's in good condition

If your a working mom and have a bad work day remember that you are going home to people that love you very much

Cuddle with your infant as much as possible; do it until your arms are going to fall off. It goes by fast...REALLY Fast

Don't feel obligated to please everybody i.e. I had a neighbor who came over brought her 11 year old daughter over to teach her how to take care of a baby...her and her daughter were asked to leave..you don't need to make everyone happy but you don't want to make enemys either.

Get your rest...even if your in the preTPR zone; it's important to rest

[ldaddy]

I like the one about spoiling. We did the same until our son was around 18 months (responded to his cries etc) and he is a supre confident kid too, and deosnt act spoiled or anything like that. Its a little harder with the second child because you are busy with the first and tired. but we do our best.

Best advice I got is go with your instincts when it comes to your children.