The following little tips may help any new parents feeling blessed by the birth of their first baby, but also feeling overwhelmed by this amazing experience.
1. Give your newborn a lot of affection to make her feel safe in a world that is all new to her. Hug, love, cuddle and hold her as much as you can.
2. The baby is totally dependent on you for everything in her life. She cannot live without you.
3. Set up a schedule. Your newborn needs to be able to depend on certain activities taking place about the same time every day. Feeding, bathing, naps, fun and affection should be a part of every routine.
4. You will encounter many sleepless nights, as your baby awakens you with her cries. But time will fly fast and soon, the baby won’t be a baby for long. Experience and treasure each moment.
5. You have to learn on the job. Trust your parental instincts. Nobody is able to teach you how to be a parent. You know your baby better than anybody else.
6. A baby is a blessing. She is not a possession or a toy or someone to take for granted.
7. Children learn by example and close observation. Respect your child’s father or mother whether you’re still married to them or not. She will remember how her parents treat each other.
8. Cherish every day with your child. Parenting is going to be your most challenging and most rewarding experience of your life.
9. Being a parent is at minimum an 18 years commitment. You cannot quit halfway through.
10. Your life will not be the same again. Value this little miracle and remember she will always be a part of you. There should be nothing in the world to compete with your commitment to love your child.
