Best bit of advice you would give others

[janellejori]

My best bit of advice is I put Hannah straight into a cot and into her own room. We used monitors. I did thid so i didn;t have to later on move her into a cot and to another room once she started in her routine. which she has a pefect routine:smiliedance:

Does anyone else have anything great that has worked for them???

[aardvark]

I'd recommend a hug-a-bub sling.

It supports even the floppiest newborn head nicely, and distributes babies weight so well across my torso that I don't get any pressure on my shoulders or on my (bad) back. Baby loves it, and so do I.

I toured for 2 weeks of the school holidays without taking a pram, just using the sling, and it was SO easy.

I'd also recommend a Snug-as-a-bug wrap for putting baby in while in the sling in cold weather. Compliments the sling nicely.

[MamaSage]

I recommend throwing out all your clocks so you do not succumb to the 'four hourly feed' regime :rolleyes:
I also recommend cosleeping so you can feed your babe easier at night and have them nice and snug and secure in your arms.

[kylie80]

i would recommend using Grobag baby Sleeping bags. Well worth their money and my son slept through all night the first night I used them. ou dont have to worry about your baby overheating or under heating. and reduces the risks of SIDS and gives the baby a great sleep routine. Definatley worth every penny.

[Tamz]

100% with Carlia, Co-sleeping - helps with breast feeding :D . Also not to believe the "give him/her a bottle of formula, they will sleep through the night" it doesnt work!!! :no: ....and it will mess with your supply if your wanting to breastfeed. :(
(I learnt the hard way with that one!)

Breastfeeding will not change your boobs, your boobs already changed during your pregnancy. (thats what someone told me) and they are only boobs - they are for BFing not for men. :rolleyes:

You cannot spoil a baby.

Dont worry about the housework (easier said than done), enjoy your baby - they grow up so fast

Cheers

Tamz

[the_queen]

Tamz I agree with everything you said, particularly this (as anyone who has ever seen my house will attest to :rolleyes:) :
Dont worry about the housework (easier said than done), enjoy your baby - they grow up so fast

Pick your battles. It's not worth worrying about the little stuff, lighten up and have fun with your little darling.

Educate yourself about child development. That way, you can have age-appropriate expectations of them, and a better understanding of WHY they are behaving the way they are.


:D Great thread!

[MamaSage]

If you suspect your MCHN is not up to date, find another one! Sometimes they do more harm than good.

[Tamz]

Oh yes the MCHN can be the devil in disguise!!!

Also if you have problems BF contact a Lactation Consultant, seriously some GPs must have got their degree out of a weetie box. Most GPs do not know much about BF and do alot more harm than good. (example: them telling mothers who have got Mastisis to stop BF straight away and put their baby on the bottle. That is the complete opposite of what you shoudl be doing)
im sorry that i seem like a BF Nazi :gloomy: , its just that i have had heaps of problems with BF at the begining and i should have contacted a LC. but all is good now.

Also i would recommend to keep the advise that seems worth keeping and totally forget the rest. People will be telling you how to raise and look after YOUR child. let it go through one ear and out the other (hahaha well im a hipocrit). Dont get worked up over it and when it gets too much just tell them to MYOB. :D :D

ALSO ... hehehe, make sure your other half pulls their weight and dont be scared to tell them to change THEIR childs nappy etc. some guyz get away with so much!!! they take time off work when the baby is first born and end up spending it watching movies and sleeping..hhahaha men

gosh this was a long one...sorry :eek:

Tamz

[2 Cherubs]

Hey girls...This may sound silly but could you please explain to me about this Co Sleeping thing....Im alittle confused as I have been told its dangerous to sleep with your baby.....Is there a special way or something....Sorry I must sound silly but just curious....Ta Kim

[jessgray]

i co-sleep with my DS who is 1. well he actualy sleeps on DP's side of the bed when DPisnt there and on ym side when im not there :laughing: and dp is. Ds didnt start sleeping in our bed till about 6 months or maybe bit older. by then he was able to sit up and crawl etc. i have heard stories of co-sleeping disasters where newborns have been injured or died coz of co-sleeping.

[nemosmum]

Always go with your gut instincts or as I like to call them my Mothers Intuition:thumbsup:

You know your baby best so do what feels natural to you:D , not what other people tell you to do:rolleyes:

For health issues I would seek out a great natropath, I so wish I had when my little guy was a newbie and had sleeping problems and eczema!

Dont be afraid to do what works and when it stops working dont be afraid to try something new:smiliedance:

[yummymummy]

Go with the gut instincts because they are always right:smiliedance: Take all advice with a open ear because it may not always be right for you.

[arthursmum]

Just remember that it's YOUR baby and what feels right for you is most likely the best thing for your child. Made me feel very MATURE when I was finally able to really let go and stop getting upset or confused by advice givers (read MiL). Just smile and say, 'oh, ok thanks' & never think about it again!!

I agree with Carlia, don't EVER let anyone think you are BF too often!! Baby hungry-baby eats, der! Babies who have their needs met quickly are happier, more secure children.

The best advice I was given is treat your children like you treat your friends, with respect, love and dignity. Just writing that makes me smile:)