emilyscout
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These are all really great!
Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself and the baby who is crying nonstop is to put them down in a safe place and collect yourself for 5 minutes. Especially if you've been pacing/walking/rocking for hours and feel like you are at the end of your rope.
Learn to adjust. I think the one of the hardest things about becoming a first time parent is learning to adjust to the situation. Because just when you think you've figured it out and you got a nice routine down, they change things up and you're back to square one feeling like you haven't the foggiest clue what you are doing. You question everything, doubt everything. And then it all falls back into place and you realize once again you can do this.
When they get older do NOT be afraid to go to one nap a day. It is the best thing ever!
Get them used to a toothbrush at a YOUNG age(ie. 6 months).
Oftentimes when young babies do not sleep during thier usual naptime it is because they are trying to learn something new(rolling over, standing up, walking, talking). Let them practice what they are doing(cause they're usually not crying) as it is important for them to have that time to work it out without any distractions. Usually they will fall back into thier regular napping schedule when tehy have figured it out. Might take a few days to a week(and you will be wondering if they are giving up that nap). Perservere and see if that's really the case or not.
Related to the last one, it is ok for them to go to their nap and not sleep. They need quiet time just like you do.
Get them to play by themselves at a young age. As a mother you are not thier 24/7 entertainment system. Give them toys, show them how to play, let them figure it out while you do cleaning, or read a book,or whatever. Obviously you want(and it is important) to play with them sometimes, just don't fall into the trap ALL the time or you may end up with a whiney toddler who looks to you to entertain them all the time.
Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself and the baby who is crying nonstop is to put them down in a safe place and collect yourself for 5 minutes. Especially if you've been pacing/walking/rocking for hours and feel like you are at the end of your rope.
Learn to adjust. I think the one of the hardest things about becoming a first time parent is learning to adjust to the situation. Because just when you think you've figured it out and you got a nice routine down, they change things up and you're back to square one feeling like you haven't the foggiest clue what you are doing. You question everything, doubt everything. And then it all falls back into place and you realize once again you can do this.
When they get older do NOT be afraid to go to one nap a day. It is the best thing ever!
Get them used to a toothbrush at a YOUNG age(ie. 6 months).
Oftentimes when young babies do not sleep during thier usual naptime it is because they are trying to learn something new(rolling over, standing up, walking, talking). Let them practice what they are doing(cause they're usually not crying) as it is important for them to have that time to work it out without any distractions. Usually they will fall back into thier regular napping schedule when tehy have figured it out. Might take a few days to a week(and you will be wondering if they are giving up that nap). Perservere and see if that's really the case or not.
Related to the last one, it is ok for them to go to their nap and not sleep. They need quiet time just like you do.
Get them to play by themselves at a young age. As a mother you are not thier 24/7 entertainment system. Give them toys, show them how to play, let them figure it out while you do cleaning, or read a book,or whatever. Obviously you want(and it is important) to play with them sometimes, just don't fall into the trap ALL the time or you may end up with a whiney toddler who looks to you to entertain them all the time.