1. Get baby on schedule, first few months, baby naps every 2 hours...
2. Swaddle in the beginning, a must! But don't swaddle too long...
3. Don't use a pacifier too long as well, your baby will be better off without it in the long run. The more things you use to settle your baby, the more dependent they become on it.
4. Dads, learn to cook, you can help your wife tremendously...(I still need to do this, but I'm working on it)
5. TV's ok, but not too much...Good shows: Yo Gabba Gabba, Sesame Street and Blues Clues...
6. Have baby interact with other babies when they are 3 months old...Play dates, play groups, day care, whatever it is, if other babies and folks are there, it's good for the baby...And good for you...You can trade stories with other new parents in your hood and not feel so isolated especially during the long cold winter.
7. Get your baby to drink water....Dylan doesn't do it enough but now she's starting to which makes us so happy.
8. Get out of the house with the baby, carry your baby in the Bjorn or the Urgo....They say babies that are held more feel more love....Hug and kiss your baby all the time....
9. When you drop your baby off with the babysitter, say goodbye even if they start to freak out...They have to start to get use to you not being around every minute of the day...
10. Read BRD for tips for new parents...I will help you become a great new parent! This is an amazing experience, please comment with any questions you might have....
DZ
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