For this month's Writing Challenge. Dedicated to my lil' neighbour KF, born a few hours ago to a lovely new mother and good friend.
Advice for a Brand New Mother
Congratulations! Your baby has finally arrived. Here is some advice for you on your first Mother's Day!
Hang Out with Your Baby
Your baby is now your first priority in life. Don't be afraid to spend too much time with your baby. The more time you spend with her now, the more independent she will be in the future. You should never feel guilty for cuddling the day away with a newborn. The dishes will get done eventually...
Read to Your Baby
Now is the perfect time to start reading to your baby. She will appreciate any type of reading, as long as she gets to hear your voice. She will probably love nursery rhymes. Here are some classic baby books. Use expression when you read!
Sing to Your Baby
Bring music into your baby's life. It doesn't have to be lullabies! Your baby will have fun rocking out with you to your favourite kind of music. Dance with your baby, too. (My babies loved dancing with me to salsa music in a Baby Bjorn.)
Take a Moment for Yourself
You need a few moments to yourself each day. Even if the baby is crying, it's okay to take a break. Make sure your baby is in a safe place. Then step outside your front door and take a few deep breaths. Remember that every stage will pass quickly. Don't be afraid to call your neighbour if you need to paint your nails or take a shower. It takes a village to raise a child.
Trust Yourself
People will give you a lot of advice. Your baby is only a few hours old, and I'm already making suggestions. Trust your own instincts. You were born to be her mother. Smile and nod when others try to give you advice that you didn't ask for. Always listen to the whisper of your own voice.
Happy Mother's Day!
Comments
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Thank u for ur advices :) there r one or two points of them i already do with my little sister , she always grabs my hand and takes me to any room in our house and orders me : "Mohammed, turn on the music on ur smart phone and dance with me :D "
Useful advice from an adorable mother!
In fact, a woman doctor in our department just gave birth to a baby girl, and I think she could use the advice.
I hope we get some more submissions this weekend, so that I can create our Mothers Day collection.
Not just for new mothers, we, young and old mothers alike should take your sound advice for it is from experience and from the heart. Thanks! :)
congratulations, another one most greatest mother was born here. thanks
Happy Mother's Day and welcome to the world, KF! She is truly a wonderful gift to a mother who deserves to be greeted especially on the most important occasion like Mother's Day!
And Tara's great advice is an additional gift where she may be guided as she raises her daughter into the person she wants her to become. What a blessed Mother's Day!