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What is your best advice for new parents?

Posted September 27, 2015 - 5:41pm

If you could share one thing with a new parents, as an experienced one, what would it be?

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justamom

Definitely make sure to get some time off once in awhile. Don't get burned out. Also don't jump everytime your baby cries, sometimes they need to a little.


Your Kid's Table

Yes, time off can become a real luxury, but its important to make it happen from time to time.


jonbonjovious

Don't compare a child to another when they are small; wait until they're in their 30s and determine what kind of human being they became.


Your Kid's Table

Jonbonjovious, I love your insights! I'm hyper aware of this, but it is amazing how often adults do this.


Your Kid's Table

The best parenting advice I can give is to not worry about the dishes, or to-do lists, etc. The time is gone in a flash, and you'll have wanted to take every second possible in!


Mommy Ramblings

To take it all in and that no matter what, if they are going through a rough patch it will pass and to try to enjoy it as much as they can. I would also tell them to trust their instincts and themselves and not to be afraid or proud to accept help. 


Your Kid's Table

Wonderful advice! I always encourage parents to follow their instincts.


sunnykathleen

My advice is to really take in those moments - their little voices, the way they smell after the bath, how they look when they sleep. As a monther of two high schoolers I sometimes ache for those simpler days.


justamom

Yes, it may sound cliche, but they do grow very quickly. I wouldn't mind another one!


kevinjwilliam

Hey, I am a parent of a 3-year-old son. He loves to be with me and me also just loves him a lot. He is my first child. My simple advice is that,find your time with him. I and my wife are working parents, but we usually find time for our son. We utilize the time with him to the maximum extent. Also,even if we are in our workplaces,we keep monitoring and talks to him whenever we get free time. We use intelligent smart home security devices for that. And also,we arrange usually a vacation trip monthly. Spend more time with your child. It is a great feeling when the kid starts walking and talking. Enjoy each and every moment of him. Make him aware of the moral values as he grows up. And there is no need to give him/her whatever he/she cries for. Make him live with the essentials. Stay healthy and happy. 


mombusywitty

Try taking help of others as parenting can be overwhelming at times. Take turns to take care of the baby and use natural baby care products for your little bundle of joy. Check product labels when buying baby products. I have been using the moms co baby care products , and i love their quality.


mariemiguel0423

Live. Life. It’s become almost as annoying to be told “the time goes so fast” as it is to hear “sleep when the baby sleeps.” But it’s true! If your head's caught in the past or the future, you will miss the miracle that is your baby’s first year of life. Hold her close and feel her heartbeat. Lose yourself in her smile. Be truly present when she says dada or mama for the first time. There are few, if any, happier moments in life. Enjoy and thrive!


Renata Lander

It's similar to the advice that I would give myself. Be more confident, trust yourself. Don't buy all the possible nice and cute clothes, because they will not be useful. Don't panic when the baby cries. Spend enough time with the child.