15 Easy Practical Parenting Tips — For New Parents -1
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BY THABITHA DAVID · PUBLISHED MAY 29, 2020 · UPDATED OCTOBER 5, 2020

Tips for New Parents

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Parenting Tips: First, congrats on your newborn. I am sure you are as much excites as anxious on what lies ahead.

Being a mother of three kids I know this feeling and completely understand the overwhelming feeling a new parent goes through.

Do not worry, we have got you covered. We have tried to put together 15 simple, practical yet effective tips that will set up to make your day easier.

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Parenting Tips for New Parents :

Parenting Tip #1: Nurse as much as you can, for at least about 12 months.

Breast milk. It is truly the elixir of life. Noting can substitute or comes closer to breast milk. For the first 6 months of your baby’s life the baby gets all the nutrient that its body needs for its growth from breast milk.

The longer the baby nurses the more the chances improved and nourished health it has.

Also feeding lowers the mother’s risk of having breast cancer significantly.

The positive health effects of breast milk are that it contains antibodies which helps your baby to fight against viruses and bacteria, so you must nurse more so that your milk supply can be increase.

Breast feeding is the best way to connect to your baby in the initial days. A good tummy to tummy (baby’s tummy to your tummy) placement of baby and you and letting the baby take its time feeling will not only soothe the baby but also strengthen the bond between the mother and child.

Between 6 and 12 months of age, solid food can be introduced.

Parenting Tip #2: You must get some sleep.

Parenting can be really hard work. And initial months can be physically stressful too. For the welfare of both you and your baby it is important that you take care of yourself not only physically but also emotionally and mentally.

Many of the doctors recommend not to do night nursing’s when the child reaches teething age. because it increases the result of cavities in your baby teeth’s. In the begging it must be a challenge for you to make your baby sleep without nursing him but with patience this can be weaned off.

Do remember that childcare is stressful, and you need to be physically strong. Also, to enjoy taking care of your baby and feel positive about the experience you need to also take care of your mental wellbeing and feel good yourself.

Tip #3: Try redirecting your baby.

Now that your infant now has become a baby and every child like him starts exploring his surroundings at this age. You must remember that saying ‘No’ to all his actions all the time will restrict him from thinking something different.

Instead you must praise him for all his adventures and attempts at something new and novel.

According to a research too many No’s may lower your child IQ and may cause him to think only inside of the box.

Instead you must be Baby proof, try to think one step ahead, and Redirect.

E.g.: If you feel that your baby is touching something that can be potentially harmful. Or something that he or she should not touch. Try to distract you baby with gestures or toys there by diverting his attention to something else safe. Instead of startling him, screaming, shouting and say NO.

Parenting Tips #4: Avoid spoon-feeding.

The lesser you feed your baby without a spoon the better it is for his health. (Note: This is practiced in South India where I come from). We believe it build bond. Less stressful for the kid as there are no sharp edges and more hygienic cause we do keep our hands clean by washing.

As mentioned above try not to start solids items until six months, it is recommended by most of the doctors to avoid allergies.

When you feel the baby is starting to show interest in self feeding do let him/ her experiment with it. Let them use their hands instead of spoon and cutlery. I know it looks messy but there are many advantages to this.

Table manners, etiquette and cutlery usage can be taught a bit later in life. For now, it is important that the baby eats and more so enjoys eating. This is important so that they do not turn into picky eaters later.

Tip #5: Talk to your baby.

Your baby has heard your voice even before you have earth there’s. Your baby can relate to your voice and will find your voice soothing. Talk as much as you can to your baby.

It does not matter it needs to be a story or a structured one. you can even talk about your day or what you are thinking at that minuet aloud.

While you baby will not understand what you are saying but you will have a very attentive listener.

Parenting Tips #6: Respond to your babies

Most of the communication your baby will try to have with you through sounds crying, smiling, squealing. Listen and Respond positively when you child makes attempt to communicate even if it is just gesturing, sounds or funny looks.

Additionally, if you can mimic your babies sound and add on words it will not only reassure him but also teach him sounds of language.

Tip #7: Keeping Connected with Your baby

Babies flourish when they feel connected to their parents. It is very important. And the development of their brain depends on it.

Whenever possible cuddle or hold your baby. Your baby will fell cared for and very secure. Play with your baby. Speak gibberish back to him/her by mincing their sounds. To get maximum effect do it when they are active and alert.

One of the good way to connect with your baby is through reading to your baby. You must read our very interesting article How to read to a baby: 7 simple techniques. To know how to effectively read to your baby and connect with them.

Keep in mind that being connected with your baby is not something which you can do in your leisure time. Be there while your baby needs you. Try your best to avoid anything that takes away your time.

Tip #8: Enjoy outdoors and activities with your Baby

Human beings enjoy in groups. I am sure you will enjoy this parenting tips. Take your baby out. I am sure he will enjoy exploring the world with you.

Join some music and playgroups, if it is possible so try taking your baby everywhere you go. This will improve your bond with the baby and your baby will enjoy it too.

Going outdoors and exposing your child has immense benefits. And I am sure you will appreciate this parental tips more when you read our article 20 Astonishing benefits of sunlight for kids. So, whenever opportunity presents make use of it.

However, after all this busy schedule do not forget to get some time for yourself.