If you are having a new baby, then that’s amazing! We’re so happy for you and we hope that you’re excited to bring this new little life into the world. Having said that, if you’re a first time parent with a new baby, things can get super overwhelming super fast. There is a lot to learn, a lot to do, and a lot to adjust to which makes the whole thing very difficult. We also want to point out that there is so much that they simply don’t tell you, and that just makes things worse.So, we’re going to rectify that for you today! Down below, we’re going to be taking a look at some of the crucial information that will help you if you have a new baby. Interested to learn more? Read on.
Your Best Is Enough
The first thing that we want to say here is that your best is enough. We understand that it doesn’t always feel like it is, and there are going to be times where you are so overwhelmed that you don’t know which way is up and which way is down, but as long as you are doing your best, this is enough.
Whether it is you crying in the morning because you had a hard night and you’re wondering if you’re cut out for this, or whether it’s feeling like you want some time away because you’re just so overwhelmed making you feel like your best is not enough, put those thoughts out of your head. They are not true, and they are only hurting you and making you wonder whether you are going to be able to do this.
You can, and your child will appreciate everything that you have done when they are old enough to do so. It might take a lot of changing your thought patterns to get yourself in a place where you are able to tell yourself it’s okay to have bad days, and it’s okay to struggle, but you can get there if you are dedicated to it.
Sometimes Babies Just Cry
There are times where babies just cry. They’re not wet, they’re not hungry, they’re not even tired, they are just crying because that’s how they communicate. That’s what they do, and if there doesn’t seem to be a reason that your baby is crying and they don’t seem unwell to you, then they are probably okay. Give them a cuddle, soothe them as best you can but if this is not working, try not to panic.
We know that it’s scary when your baby is uncontrollably crying and there doesn’t seem to be a reason, but if they are otherwise well then there’s no reason to panic. It’s okay, we promise that it’s okay and that it will stop eventually. It may feel as though they are driving you crazy, but the fact that it’s not going to last forever really does help!
They Make Weird Noises
Sometimes babies make weird noises also, and it’s not always a cause for concern. Of course, if it sounds like your baby is in distress or if they are making noises that don’t sound right to you, then sure you can get them checked out. However, general weird noises aren’t usually anything to worry about too much. Babies are weird to be completely honest with you, and it’s okay when this happens.
It can be particularly scary if your baby starts making strange little sounds in their sleep. However, if you look into baby making noises in sleep, you will see that a lot of them are perfectly normal and not anything for you to worry about. As a first time parent it can be difficult to navigate things like this, to know when things are wrong and when they are just general baby noises, but you will get the hang of it eventually.
It’s Better To Be Safe Than Sorry
The thing that we need you to understand more than anything else when you have a new baby is that it is always going to be better safe than sorry. There are going to be times where you are questioning yourself about whether you actually need help, whether your baby needs to see a doctor or whatever else you’re worrying about, but it’s always best to keep yourself on the safe side. If it turns out to be nothing, then that’s great. It’s great because it means that nothing is wrong and you can go about your day with no more issues. However, if it does turn out to be something wrong, then you will be glad that you got help.
At the end of the day, you are never going to regret getting checked over, but you are potentially going to regret not doing this.
It’s Okay To Take A Minute For Yourself
As a parent, things can get very overwhelming. One minute everything seems like it’s going okay for a moment, and then you drop the bottle of milk or something and everything suddenly feels like the weight of the world. It’s hard when this happens, and it’s okay to want to take a minute for yourself. Yes, it’s hard to rationalize that with your brain because society has told you that you should want to be with your baby all of the time, but that’s not the case for most people.
It’s okay to want a quiet minute to yourself where you can think. It’s okay to want to sit down and put your feet up without having to worry about someone else for five whole minutes. It’s okay, it’s normal, and you will be fine. Ask for help, it’s the best thing that you can do.
Your Baby Is Colder Than You Are
The final piece of information that we are going to leave you with is that your baby is colder than you are. You should always put additional layers of clothing on a newborn because they are colder than you as they cannot regulate their temperature the way that we can. So, if you are cold, then they are going to be absolutely freezing and you need to get them all wrapped up to ensure that they do not get poorly.
If you are ever unsure, there are plenty of websites that give you all of the information that you need around what to dress your baby in depending on the temperature. We do want to say that you should be cautious because it’s better that your baby is a little too cold than too hot, but neither is ideal. If you can, learn the best clothing options for your baby depending on the season and then go from there. Always check the temperature where you are if you are able to,and if you’re not going off of your instincts. More often than not you are going to be right.
We hope that you have found this article helpful, and now see some of the things that you should know if you have a new baby. We know that it’s not easy when there is so much going on at any given time, but the important thing is that you are working your way through and learning as you go. No, it’s not always going to be easy, but you have got this. This information should really help you with some of the more scary aspects of having a new baby, so at the very least there is that!
