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Okay, so you have waited and prepared for you beautiful baby’s arrival. All the books and advice from friends will go out the window as soon as the baby cries. What do you do is what is going through your head. Don’t doubt yourself because you will get through this like everyone else. After a while, you will figure out your baby’s cries and what they need. Well, I have some parenting wisdom to share with you plus a cool product that will help ease the feeding stress.
#1: Don’t Panic
Easier to say than to do let me tell you BUT remember if you are stressed out your baby will feel that and become stressed too. Worrying about all the little things won’t do you or the baby any good. Keep it Calm! No need to panic when it comes to feeding because The BlueSmart mia, will help new parents track and analyze your baby’s feeding intake and consumption patterns.
How it works is the BlueSmart mia connects to Wi-Fi and allows multiple users to input feeding data on their smartphone via an easy-to-use app. There is also a journal feature on the app that enables parents and caregivers to chronicle baby’s feeding patterns and other milestones to share with family members and pediatricians. So if you are at work or away from the baby, you can check your app and see if the caregiver is feeding the baby the right amount and see the feeding progress. You can even share with Grandparents!
#2: It’s OKAY if baby cries
Now I’m not saying allow the baby to cry for hours, no! But if they are fed, the diaper is changed, and they are still crying, it is ok. Take a deep breath and know babies are meant to cry. You will learn their different cries and sometimes they just need to cry it out.
#3: Take Naps!
It’s perfectly fine to sleep when the baby sleeps. It might be the only time you can rest. So take advantage of that time. Don’t worry about the dishes or the phone calls you need to make. Lack of sleep is one the major issues with new parents. I didn’t listen to this advice with my first baby, and I was tired all the time. But that second child I slept when she did, and it did us both a lot of good!
#4: Play Music
Sounds weird I know, but don’t have the TV going all the time. Put on some soft calming music on while feeding and playing with the baby. I noticed such a difference when I did this with my kids. Plus they both love music so much now. Creating a calm atmosphere helps with tensions.
#5: Accept Help!
Someone needs to tell you…YOU ARE NOT SUPER MOM. You can’t do it all; this is a learning process. Yes, the house is a mess, and things are stacking up that need to be dealt with so when someone says can I help you…say YES. Let them know what you need; they wouldn’t ask if they didn’t mean it so let them do the dishes, hold the baby while you take a shower or make some phone calls. Don’t try to do this all on your own; help is needed.
Embracing the CHAOS is what you need to do during the first couple months and don’t have high expectations because plans go out the window with newborns and that is OK!!! I’m excited we have the opportunity to introduce more about the new product the BlueSmart mia to our readers.
The BlueSmart mia precisely measures the amount of milk consumed by your little one and alerts parents and caregivers in real-time. It will also help guide parents by offering suggestions on optimal feeding angles and temperatures and features an expiration alert to inform parents when milk should be discarded.
Now the BlueSmart mia won’t be on shelves until January 2017 – but the product is available for pre-order, for a special price! From now until January 15th, folks can purchase the BlueSmart mia for $119.99 – 20% off the retail price. Please check out more at bluesmartmia.com and also this would make a WONDERFUL BABY GIFT! Give them something they will use and appreciate!
Also, make sure connect with BlueSmart mia on Facebook and Twitter so you can get updates and more news about the modern way to feed the baby!
The BlueSmart Mia is such a brilliant idea. It’s a great way to use tech while helping you feed your little one.
I think a lot of the times, we panic when the baby cries and forget that remaining calm is the best thing for both you and the baby. Great tips overall. I wish someone offered me these when I was feeding our firstborn.
Oh my gosh, there’s seriously an app for everything! This is crazy.
These are all so true! We need a little help from time to time. Naps come in handy as well.
How cute is that bottle now I want to have a baby. I will keep this in mind for a new mom to be =)
What a smart idea! I know someone who need this! My friend would love it for sure.
That’s awesome! I love the tips that you shared with us! These are going to help a lot of new parents. It’s good to make sure that you also have fun while feeding your baby!
Where is this app when my babies are little? There’s an app for everything nowadays.
You really do learn the different cries. I don’t know if it’s instinct or what but that is surely true.
Great tips! Napping helps a lot; back then I would sleep whenever my son was asleep. I did not get much, though. Haha!
Wow, such an amazing and helpful app for parents! I’ll tell my friend about it, she has a baby! Thanks for sharing!
Accepting help is huge! I think a lot of people think it’s not normal or ok, but it really is! Great post – I love all of your points!
The Bluesmart Mia seems like it will be a great tool for parents to keep track of their baby’s feedings especially if they have to leave the baby with a caregiver. All of your tips here are spot on, especially remembering that you don’t have to do it all and to accept the help that others offer. It will make life so much easier!
I really love your tip about listening to music. I really think music soothes the soul. Especially if it is something soft and easy, like some Sinatra or Tony Bennett.
Great tips! Accepting help was the hardest for me when my son was born. I thought I wasn’t a good Mom if I needed help. But take it! Always accept help!
Great information that would be very helpful to any new parent. I remember wonder if my babies were getting enough to eat since they were breastfed.
Oh how nice. My daughter is TTC and when she does, I’ll definitely get her the BlueSmart mia. .
If a baby is fed, warm, watered and dry, they usually dont have any reason to cry, unless thye are seeking your attention for something else maybe they are not comfortable where they are…As mothers we should keep calm!