"When you pack snacks for your baby, pack some for yourself. Many of my afternoons were saved by a couple of energy bars stuffed in the side pocket of a diaper bag."Fortunately for the internet, these experienced mothers stepped up to the plate and shared some sage advice. Being a new mom is a difficult job to get used to, and they could probably use all the tips they can get."Stick to a routine, not a strict schedule.
Unless it's affecting your child’s health, don't mess with something that doesn't need to be fixed. Go with the flow and don't take every piece of advice you see online.""Stop sweating milestones. Just because your baby didn't start walking at one or talking at 14 months old, so what? Your child is a total and complete individual like all of us, and have their ideas about these things.
"Find other moms who are in the same phase as you. Join a MOPS group or a baby class where you can meet and chat with other moms.""If using formula, batch make the day's formula using a pitcher. Use the individual-sized premade formula if the budget allows to make middle-of-the-night feedings easier during newborn days.""Try to leave the house daily if you can, even if it's just a five-minute walk around the block.
"Fast forward to my second kid. The same thing happened, except I had that liner. It was a 10-minute cleanup, the cart was still there, and off to the register. Now, I buy one for every baby shower I attend. New moms never register for them because they don't know, but now they do. You're welcome.""Don't hover over your kids — let them try new things independently .