These are the most common mistakes that the first time parents make, take care
Posted on: 11/Feb/2021 9:34:04 AM
It is highly challenging to be parents for the very first time because parenting is not easy. Parents make many mistakes and this is very common. It is true that both men and women would feel very happy after the birth of their newborn.
Most first time parents make these mistakes.
Panicking over small things:
This is one common mistake many first time parents do. It is known that the initial stages of parenting would be chaotic. The first time parents must learn to be calm or else the situation would get worse. So, take care.
Believing in everything that is told:
It is good to learn new tips of parenting from experienced persons. At the same time, the first time parents must not believe everything that has been told to them.
Not sharing the workload:
Men usually feel that it is the work of his wife to do certain things for babies. It must be remembered that both men and women are responsible for the birth of the baby and men must also take part in certain activities and share the workload of his wife. This would increase the levels of understanding between husband and wife to a huge extent.
Ignoring your spouse:
Many first time parents during parenting make this mistake. The truth is that first time parents get engrossed so much in their newborns and they tend to forget the emotional needs of their partners.
Ignoring one-self or no self care:
Ignoring one-self and forgetting one`s needs is another common mistake that is done by first time parents. It is said that self care during pregnancy and post pregnancy is very important.
Not living in the moment:
Many first time parents get so excited and they forget the present moment. After they realise it, their baby would have grown up.
Not allowing baby to cry it out:
Crying is very common in babies and babies cry for no reason also sometimes. The first time parents do not know this and get worried and depressed also. Point is that if your baby cries uncontrollably then you must consult the doctor compulsorily.
Waking up baby for breastfeeding:
Truth is that breast feeding the baby increases the baby’s immunity to a huge extent. It is essential that every mother must breastfeed their baby for 6 months of time atleast. There is no need to wake up the baby for every 2/3 hours to breast feed them.
Neglecting oral care of baby:
Many first time parents neglect the oral care of their newborns until it is too late. Just like an adult oral hygiene is important for the newborns too. So, next time after feeding your baby, wipe the baby’s gums with a piece of wet soft cloth.
