Welcome to JP's Baby Shower!

[~Jackie~ 30]

Good advice!

[♥JP♥ 5]

You know...mommy advice would be great in this baby shower for those of you that can offer me any parenting tips, nursery tips., product ideas, shortcuts, spacesavers, etc.

A friend of mine at work told me to always keep ziploc bags in my diaper bag. So if the baby ever made a mess on her clothes or leaked. I could change her and put the clothes in the bag so nothing else would stink! I love that tip!

[~Jackie~ 30]

New mommies? Got some good tips for JP?

Edited July 2, 2008 by just_Jackie

[RAKASA 0]

I'm coming! I'm coming!!! Been busy working... back in a while w/ gifts & stuff!

[~Jackie~ 30]

Welcome to the party Noura!

[sandinista! 1,816]

i've bought a lot of baby stuff in the last few months, but this pillow is hands down the most i-couldn't-survive-without item i have. if this is how you plan on feeding baby, it's really, really great.

[♥JP♥ 5]

i've bought a lot of baby stuff in the last few months, but this pillow is hands down the most i-couldn't-survive-without item i have. if this is how you plan on feeding baby, it's really, really great.

Wow this seems better than the boppy! I really like the pocket in the front!

[mossydonni33 0]

JP... Big Congrats sweetie. I don't know how to do the pic thing from this work computer either but I want to say Congradulations and also.............Let's play.............. "Name the green, orange and yellow baby food". Everybody got their little spoonto taste? Ewwwwwwww. But funnnn!!

[maggieNomar 0]

Wow you guys have put out quite a spread! Those flip flops are so cute. I want a girl too so I can put all that cool pink stuff on her. You guys are quite handy with the gifts too.

My new mommy advice is if your baby has a cranky moment and you can seem to soothe her, put her in the football hold..with her stomach on your arm and her head in the crook of your arm. Swing her gently. Worked for all 3 of mine.

[Alhamdulillah 0]

You absolutely cannot have a baby and NOT dress her in these little baby gowns! I forbid it!! We call them tater sacks LOL and I LOVED them with both of mine!

Making your own baby food is a wonderful thing.... I did that most of the time. You can put pretty much anything in a food processor with some water and make baby food out of it. Just make sure you get it done all the way.

My advice is to enjoy your baby as much as you can now because she's gonna grow up and you're gonna miss having a baby

[Marry American 0]

For Taleen to sleep in

Grag a spoon..........some delicious desserts are coming up !

I thought of this idea of a virtual baby shower for Sarah. It is a great idea that you thought of it. Now you can host slumber parties and MENA baby showers.

[~~~water~~~ 0]

Edited July 2, 2008 by ~~~water~~~

[Ban Hammer 13,554]

[mohamed N melinda 0]

JP i will buy here some gifts when i work!!!!

[SaadBell 0]

Being pregnant, giving birth and raising a child are life-defining events for a woman. Giving birth to a baby is one of the most natural things women can do. Raising children is also a normal part of life. But when you have your first baby, your life will change dramatically. You'll suddenly go from pregnancy to having a newborn baby to care for. A newborn baby needs constant care and nourishment, which brings many changes to a woman's life.

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Feeding Your Newborn

If you are going to breastfeed your baby for the first time, ask questions of both your caregiver and other experienced women. Whether bottle-feeding or breastfeeding, your schedule will be mostly decided by the demand of your baby during the first months.

Some babies sleep longer between feedings than others and some will take to a set schedule right away. There is no definite course for feeding because babies differ in their habits. Newborn babies may also have differences in their digestive functions. Some babies spit up after eating or even after burping; some may vomit and some never do. These are things you will have to adjust to with your baby. But don't panic at the first sign of milk coming back up; it might only mean that the baby has overeaten at the time.

Caring for Your Newborn Baby

Many times women are fearful to give a newborn baby a bath. Babies seem very fragile when they only weigh a few pounds. You will soon learn to handle them and become comfortable with their care needs. Diapering and changing their clothes will help you to get used to how to hold them. Supporting their head for the first few months is one of the most important things to remember. As the baby grows, these tasks will be easier.

Sometimes a woman's greatest fear is illness in her newborn. Newborn screening is important because the caregiver can detect any problems early. Newborn jaundice is common among small babies but can be easily treated when caught early.

Even if you are a first-time mother, there are ways to tell if your newborn is sick. Sometimes a change is just temporary so it is better not to worry over every little thing. Some signs to watch for are: a change in behavior, crying or irritability, a change in digestion, constipation, diarrhea, or extreme vomiting, runny nose, coughing, congestion, trouble breathing, or fever. If you notice signs of illness, call your caregiver to describe the symptoms and how long they have been present. Arrange to have the baby seen as soon as possible.

Having a newborn baby is a wonderful and sometimes tiring experience for women. In these early days of your baby's life, you will build a bond of love that will last a lifetime. Try to enjoy every minute even when you are tired because these days only happen once.

•Take breaks from taking care of the baby as and when you can. When you do so, don't feel guilty, as it is necessary for your mental and physical well being.

•Have your meals regularly.

•Make sure you include fresh fruits and green vegetables in your meals.

•Use pre-prepared foods to reduce time and energy spent on cooking.

•If friends and family are willing to take over some of your chores, allow them to do so.

•Your night's sleep will be disturbed in the initial days. So learn to sleep whenever your baby sleeps.

•This is a period of great emotional upheaval. Talk to people who can help and will support you - mother, friend, doctor or anyone who will give you a patient hearing.

•If there is a local support group for new mothers, it would be a good idea to join it or at least attend a few meetings.