g8terh8ter_eric
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Unasked For Advice For An Expecting Dad
Sleep now
Hoard diapers-never ever be
without 3 .... or a dozen..
Hoard baby wipes-never ever
be without enough to wash
your car's interior after
... well ..
Practice roping baby &
hogtie for diaper change in
under 10 seconds.
Practice catching baby
rolling off change table.
Practice ducking that
hilarious stream of pee as
you start to get the once
clean new diaper fastened.
Master the art of instant
video capture. As in:
Mom-"You get that"?
You-"No"
Mom- "You &$#%÷#! It was
soooooooooooooo cute"!
Never ever hold a just fed
baby over your head and
jiggle to get it to giggle.
Or at least keep your mouth
closed.
I will add (from repeated experience):
Buy a big box of plastic trash bags, throw it in the back of your car and leave it there. From toddler age onward, you will go to that box on multiple occasions.
This is THE thread VN needs. Parenting tips, tricks, and advice.
Mine:
-a baby on its back with a full length mirror (light one) secured to its crib or playpen can sometimes go for 30-45 minutes entertaining itself.
-mount I-hooks into top of door framing. Attach straps with hooks to car seat and I hooks. Gently swing baby through door opening. Nighty night.
- For the Love of everything Holy, let that baby learn to soothe itself and go to sleep in its crib on its own.