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submitted 9 months ago by abadidonque@feddit.uk to c/dads@feddit.uk

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I have my first child due very soon. It's already been an internal oddysey for me during pregnancy and I'm aware that that's just the beginning of it. But you lot are on the other side of the birth, so:

What should I understand right now to help me keep the courage and love to embrace this?

Also, a very humble request that you could spare a wish that our baby is born well. I really want it and anything might help!

Thanks!

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[–] Ioughttamow@kbin.social 3 points 9 months ago

Don’t let them sleep in a bouncer or leave them in a car seat on the ground for an extended period of time. If they’re having poops every diaper, preemptively apply thick butt paste, I like boudreaux’s. At night don’t both you and your partner get up at the same time if you can help it. Switch off or block off sections of the night, though this won’t work if you’re exclusively breast feeding. If you are feeling tired holding the baby, put the baby down in the crib. Baby wearing is great (I believe it counts as tummy time and can count as skin to skin if you have skin exposed). I personally like the moby wrap the best, though the ring sling is quicker. Another option is the lillebaby carrier which my wife prefers. Sorry this is a bit disjointed but currently up with a fussy newborn :P