First-time parents often feel overwhelmed by the abundance of advice they receive from near and dear ones leading to confusion and stress. It's essential to trust personal instincts and adapt to the unique needs of the baby.
It is crucial to breastfeed your baby for the first six months but that also doesn’t mean that you wake your child from a deep sleep and feed. Consider breastfeeding when your baby is comfortable.
Oftentimes parents think it’s normal to have 100.4 temperatures and by home medication, their baby will get well soon. But, if a 3-month-old baby has 100.4 or above fever, don’t take risks and visit a doctor immediately.
Parenting is a shared responsibility. Not involving the partner equally or taking all the burden can lead to burnout, thus it is important to share the workload.
While dedicating all their time to their newborn, parents often forget their own physical and mental well-being. Exhaustion can affect their ability to care for the baby, so rest and self-care are crucial.
Some first-time parents focus more on parenting "rules" than learning to read their baby's signals, like hunger or fatigue cues. Take special care of how your child responds to different situations to build strong bonds.
While it's natural to want to protect the baby, being overly cautious can limit their development. Allowing the baby to explore safely helps build confidence and independence.