Surviving a Newborn: 4 Top Tips for New Mommies
Did you know that around 360,000 babies are born every single day? If you are a new mom or soon to be new mommy – CONGRATS! You might have already heard “get as much sleep as you can before the baby comes” or you might already be going through sleepless nights.
We have put together our top tips for new mommies in the blog post below to help you survive the first few weeks.
1. Ask for Help
No matter how independent you are, do not be afraid to ask for help. When your friends and family come over to see the baby ask them if they can please do the dishes for you or hold the baby while you shower.
Friends and family want to help but they don’t always know what you need, especially if they have not had babies yet. If you are having trouble with breastfeeding also reach out for some help. There are lactation consultants and baby nurses in your area ready and willing to help.
2. Get Some Sleep
Lack of sleep will make you cranky and feel a lot less like yourself and will have your baby crying more often simply because they are tired. If you are having trouble you can reach out to an expert sleep consultant such as My Newborn to help you navigate the most common sleep challenges that come with a newborn.
Learning gentle sleep training techniques can make all the difference for both you and baby.
3. Wear Baby
A great way to solidify your bond with your baby is by wearing them because of the skin to skin contact. This will also help improve nursing if you are breastfeeding as well. Nowadays there are plenty of options when it comes to slings to help you carry baby comfortably.
The great thing with wearing your baby is that you will free up both of your hands and you can go for a walk, eat your lunch, or even go out to eat with baby on board.
4. Healthy Choices
After baby comes home you might have mood swings and you might even feel a little down about your own image. It might be tempting to eat anything you want because you are tired and emotional. Instead, keep your refrigerator stocked with healthy and nutritious foods because they will make you feel much better.
Snacks like carrots, almonds, string cheese, granola bars, etc are great to keep around for when you get hungry and can’t cook a full course meal.
Now You Are Equipped With These Top Tips for New Mommies
We hope that the tips for new mommies above will help you navigate motherhood with a little bit more confidence. Bringing a child into this world is truly a blessing and something that you should enjoy to the fullest.
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