Thursday, February 23, 2012

Must-Read Tips for Your First Week with Baby

Around-the-clock feedings. Nursing troubles. No sleep. No problem. We'll help you through the first crazy days.
Before giving birth to my daughter, Lena, I thought I was equipped for our first week home together. After all, I'd assembled the crib, washed the tiny clothes, stocked up ondiapers, and hung the pink butterfly curtains in the nursery. Looking back now, I think: How could I have been so naive? 


The following are dicussed in the article:
Sleep Deprivation
Soothing the Baby
Breastfeeding
Round-the-Clock Feedings
Getting Daddy Involved
The First Bath
Recovering from Labor
Staying Sane
The Dish on Dirty Diapers
First Week Survival Package