Any expectant mother can tell you about the unsolicited advice she received from well-wishing veteran mothers before her baby was born. Some of that advice is good and some of it is, well … not so good.
Here is some of the best advice I received:
Don’t go crazy buying clothing, toys and other things for your baby – newborns don’t need much and you will just buy a bunch of stuff you don’t need.
When purchasing clothing for your newborn, buy 3 months or even 6 months size clothing and roll up the sleeves and pant legs. If you have a big baby, the newborn clothing won’t fit for long – if at all – and you’ll just have to replace it within a matter of weeks.
Newborns love to be held so invest in a good, comfortable baby carrier. If you can borrow baby carriers from family or friends, try out a few different styles to determine which kind suits you and your baby best.