bathing:
a) i had no idea how much babies detest there first bathing experiences! I thought i was doing something drastically wrong, but no, they all cry through the first few. Judah now loves bathtime!
b) putting a warm washcloth over their tummy helps keep their little bodies warm while bathing.
c)don't forget to clean between neckrolls and under armpits!
diapering:
a) cloth diapers are way easier than i thought!
b) disposable diapers are way cheaper than i thought! i pay on average $.07/ diaper (normal price is $.23/diaper) NEVER pay full price for diapers!!!!
c)there are several things to remember especially for changing little boys- don't forget to point the wee-wee down so that he can't pee out the top of the diaper, and for both boys and girls make sure the ruffles around the legs are out so the elastic has a good seal to prevent leakage!
clipping little nails:
ugh the worst of all chores! i feel like i am going to clip his skin! The best time to do it is obviously while baby is asleep, but more specifically I try to clip Judahs little nails while he is asleep in the carseat. That way he is completely stable and not going to move. Unlike when someone else is holding him the carseat allows 360 degree access so i can figure out the best angle to get at his little fingers.feeding:
a)invest in a good nursing bra and some nursing tanks- target has some that are extra long that i like
b)if you are larger on top forget about the "sleeping bras" they sell at the maternity store, they don't work for me at all! just wear the nursing tank to bed
c) you could pay $30 on this "modest middles" tank for nursing moms or get the exact same thing at forever 21 for $2.50 (just buy their cheap cami, the straps are long enough that i can pull it down)I LOVE wearing it tho so that my side doesn't show when i lift my shirt.d) most people already know about nursing covers, but i would stress- buy one with the boning that makes it open up on top so you can see what is going on, and baby can look up at you too. (bebe au lait has some great ones)
naps:
this is the area in which i know the least, the area in which i am most defeated, and the time when i am most likely to become a monster, but there are some things that help...
a) don't let baby stay up more that an hour and a half- they get overstimulated and over tired!
b) white noise! Judah can hardly fall asleep without it! we've got stuffed animals that make white noise that we keep in his crib and bassinet, his swing makes white noise, we've downloaded white noise from iTunes that we can play in the car, and if we forget the iPod we have a (non)radio station on our presets to play static :)
c)try not go crazy when the baby won't sleep
d) oh yeah- pray!
baby socks:
i can never get them to stay on! a) like 3 different moms on different occasions have told me to use Okie Dokie socks from JC Penny. i agree they are nice, a little taller so they don't fall off as easily.
b) i like to put shoes on Judah's little feet. The shoes make him look totally stylish and they stay on better and keep those socks from falling off!
c)use a mesh laundry bag so none of them are lost in the wash
"stuff"
a) craigslists and ebay are the greatest things ever! we bought everything for pennies on the dollar! this is the one time you can get away with buying used and the kid can't complain. When he's 12 he's going to want a nice pair of expensive nikes and she will already be eyeing that coach purse... but the baby doesn't know the difference!b) a swing is the most essential item, we could live without a crib, changing table, pretty much anything else, but with out the swing we'd be done for!
c) snap and go strollers are awesome! they are so light wieght and easy to use! fit better in the trunk and way easier to get in and out- plus a fraction of the price (mine was $15 on craigslist! but they are $50 new on sale)
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