7 Mistakes That New Parents Make
When you're having your first child, it's easy to make these new parent mistakes. But don't fret—avoiding these 7 mistakes that new parents make is easy with a little know-how and parental patience. Avoid these parenting slip-ups with our tips.
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By Jae Curtis
We all know that babies don't come with an instruction manual—but how about a little pamphlet or something? As a new parent, you skyrocket from singular person to all-powerful mama in a matter of minutes, and you're somehow supposed to instinctively know what your little one needs … even when you don’t.
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1. Looking for Naming Critiques
Looking for Naming Critiques (continued)
2. Forcing a Schedule
Forcing a Schedule (continued)
"I'm always surprised when clients tell me they always give their baby a bath before bed even though their baby hates baths!" says Dana Obleman, author of The Sleep Sense Program. "When I ask them why they're forcing their baby to do something he or she hates right before bedtime, they usually say their mom or sister told them babies need a bath before bedtime, so they just started doing it." You don't need to force a schedule if it's not your baby's cup of tea. Instead focus on what works for him, not for the babies in your parenting books.
3. Expecting a Specific Timeline
Expecting a Specific Timeline (continued)
4. Thinking Breastfeeding is a Breeze
Thinking Breastfeeding is a Breeze (continued)
5. Comparing Your Baby to Others
Comparing Your Baby to Others (continued)
6. Keeping it Quiet
Keeping it Quiet (continued)
7. Thinking You’re the Only One to Ever Make a Mistake
Thinking You’re the Only One to Ever Make a Mistake (continued)
Don't Expect Perfection
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