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Rules and Recommendations for New Parents

March 16, 2022 by Jarred

Becoming a parent is a major milestone in a person’s life, with a rollercoaster of emotions following suit. In the midst of these feelings, though, it’s important for these same individuals to follow rational logic and reason throughout their journey. In fact, there are a few particular rules and recommendations that every new parent should follow, whether they’re considering baby products, medical professionals, or self-care efforts. Parenthood takes a lot of work and, even before the baby arrives, a whole lot of research. With that, though, they’ll be that much more prepared for the lifestyle to come.

Research every product.

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From your registry to shopping sprees of your own, baby products are a significant factor in new parenthood. For instance, a parent who’ll be breastfeeding their child might research the best nursing pumping bra on the market as the due date approaches. In addition to the best nursing bra, that same mom might look for a high-quality breast pump, lactation consultant, and other crucial nursing supplies. Of course, this same principle applies to every other baby product on your radar. Consult customer reviews, expert insights, and other resources to find the best possible products for your new arrival.

Consult the experts.

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Speaking of experts: It’s critical to turn to them whenever the need arises. This is true of those must-have baby products, of course, but also applies to the parenting decisions you make along the way. Unless they’ve completed public health online bachelors degree programs themselves (and even then), they’ll want to talk to medical professionals or other experts who can guide them toward the best decisions for them, their child, and the family they’re growing. From vaccinations to milk supply, a health care expert is one of many experts they will want to speak with as the baby’s arrival approaches.

Take care of yourself.

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Those well-reviewed products and qualified experts will help new parents take care of their little ones, but it is just as important, if not even more so, that they care for themselves, too. After all, they’ll need to be taken care of before they can care for their bundle of joy. There are lots of self-care ideas for new moms and dads, and they should specifically tailor these options to their own preferences and needs. Where one parent might crave meditation sessions between naps, another might prefer spending what little free time they have with a favorite hobby, like crafting.

Embrace your village.

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Attributing the phrase to an African proverb, the all-knowing “they” refer to it taking a village to raise a child, and that’s as important as ever in the modern day. This means their partner, if they have one, and any supportive friends or family members. Their medical team, though, is another important piece of this group, including any doctors as well as lactation consultants, doulas, and other professionals. This could also include any fellow parents they connect with both online and in person, and any others who play a part in the journey into and through new parenthood. When any of these people offer advice or support, it’s important for a new mom or dad to take them up on their aid or consider their (reasonable) advice.

Becoming new parents can be an overwhelming time, but with the best products, professionals, and support system, it can be a lot less intimidating. Better yet, it can be the best possible version of this process, helping them raise their little one more confidently and with the best supplies and guidance, so they can bring up that child in a setting that’s even better than their parents could have initially imagined.

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