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The first few weeks with your newborn will be chaotic. Here are a few tips from experienced parents to help make life easier.

Prepare as much as you can ahead of time

Find a good lactation consultant, preferably before you give birth. My son had major feeding problems the first week or two, and I wish I had lined someone up for consultations ahead of time. It would have saved me many tears and feelings of inadequacy during a hormonally tumultuous period.
- Mary

Being ready food-wise when the baby comes is something I never even thought about with my first. I highly recommend cooking and freezing favorite meals. Alternatively, stock up with stuff from the frozen casserole section at the store. My husband can't cook, and we don't want to starve or live on takeout like we did after our first baby! This time I'm stocking up for at least the first six weeks.
- jnjnich3

Stock up on food and other necessities. I was totally unprepared for how overwhelmed I'd be - meaning, I had zero time or inclination to go grocery shopping and make meals. I spent a lot of time leading up to my son's birth getting his room ready, etc., when I should have been making and freezing meals. Pizza delivery and take-out can only get you so far.
- Leslie

Take a class on infant care through your hospital. You'll learn the basics of holding, bathing, feeding, and so on. It will make you feel much more comfortable in the first few weeks when your baby seems so fragile.
- Diana

The most helpful thing as far as planning ahead was setting up who would help me at certain times of the day. My husband asked for vacation for the week the baby was born, and my mom took vacation the next week. After that my sisters would call and see if I needed any help or breaks. It was great knowing I had people who could and would help me, and which times they were available.
- Anon

Ask for - and accept - help

Use your resources - Mom, Grandma, your hospital's staff, the pediatrician, friends with kids. They love to answer questions, and remember that no question is dumb.
- Jodi

Accept help whenever offered! If friends ask you what they can do, suggest they prepare meals for you or babysit your older children. Hire someone to clean. Send the little ones to day camp. Nobody will accuse you of being selfish or a bad mother. It's the only way to keep your sanity. (And it will allow you to spend time alone with your new bundle of joy.)
- Marti

Don't try to be a hero! New moms (myself included) get this crazy notion that they should be able to do it all themselves and be "supermom" right out of the gate! You will only run yourself ragged. Get your rest and accept help. If someone asks if there is anything they can do for you, say yes, and then be specific! "Can you pick up some diapers and wipes for me?" "Can you help me with the vacuuming?" People want to help, and specific requests let them know they are doing things that will really make a difference.
- Laura

Let voicemail do the talking

If phone calls are important, people will call back. My partner didn't understand why I wouldn't answer the phone when he was at work until he stayed home one day. Sometimes it's easier to let voicemail pick up a call. You can return the call when you feel up to it.
- Tarita

One thing that we did to survive the first weeks with our newborn was to leave a baby update as our answering machine message. Getting rest and sleep was so difficult those first few weeks that we turned off the ringer on the phone, changed the message periodically, thanked people for calling to check in on us and asked them to leave their messages. We promised we would get in touch with them when it was convenient. We found that people enjoyed calling to see what the new information was - the latest weight and height from the doctor visit or other tidbits such as, "Dad changed his first diaper," or "We gave Hunter his first bath." It was a great way to keep people informed without getting overwhelmed by well-meaning interruptions.
- Janet

Accept visitors only when you're ready

Decide what your policy will be on visitors. Include some rules for relatives and friends, who sometimes believe they have a right or a duty to spend every second of the day with you and the baby. Yes, you will need lots of help, but that doesn't mean the end of your privacy, and not every visitor will be helpful.
- Poli

Rest up

What I remember the most was trying to nap while the baby did. Let the household chores wait. You need your sleep much more than the house needs a vacuuming!
- Donna

During my daughter's first six weeks, I learned that all the articles that tell you to rest when the baby does are actually right. Whenever my daughter took her naps, I usually caught up on housework, but by 7 p.m. I was sound asleep on the floor. Whatever else you do, make sure you get your rest. It will help you and the baby.
- Misty

Go outside

I remember the pacing around the house with a fussy baby while the sun was shining so brightly outside. When I took the baby out, I would still be holding him, so it didn't seem like much of a break. Then one day it dawned on me! I put a big comforter on the grass under a tree and put a baby quilt on top of that. Now, every day that it's nice outside, we lie in the yard. We've been doing this since Noah was a month old and he loves it! Make sure you dress your baby appropriately and be sure to stay out of the sun. It's a very relaxing way to share the outdoors with your baby.
- Tracie

Know your limits

If you're feeling overwhelmed, depressed, and emotionally unstable, you might have a more serious problem than just the "baby blues." I didn't realize I had postpartum depression until my son was almost 6 months old and I finally got the help I needed. Don't feel ashamed or guilty or that you let anyone down. Get help. It's the best thing you can do for yourself and your family.
- Anon

My daughter didn't sleep through the night until she was almost 2 years old, so those first few months were very difficult. At times I would feed her, change her diaper, get her comfortable and then put her in her crib, shut the door, and go sleep for an hour. It was the only way I could keep my sanity. Even though I felt guilty letting her cry, I knew that I couldn't take care of either of us when I was having trouble keeping my head on straight! Those little naps saved me.
- Belletoil

If you're at the end of your rope because your baby won't stop crying, and he's not hungry, cold, wet, sick or hurt, and you're afraid you're going to hurt yourself or the baby, put him in a safe place. Then step out of the room for five or ten minutes until you've calmed yourself down.
- Gabriel's mother

Editor's note: If you feel that you can't control your anger, put your baby down in a safe place (such as a crib or play yard) and call a friend or relative to come and stay with your baby for a bit. If there's nobody you can call to come and support you in person, call the National Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 422-4453 (800-4-A-CHILD). You'll be prompted to press 1 to be forwarded to a counselor.

Never shake your baby. In just five to ten seconds of shaking, a child can suffer permanent, severe damage or even death. Read more about shaken baby syndrome.

Find supportive healthcare providers

I remember when I brought my first child home from the hospital, I was terrified. I was so scared people would think of me as an idiot for asking dumb questions. Finally, having screwed up the first time, I found a great pediatrician who was patient herself and had a very patient and understanding nurse on staff. They answered every question, whether totally dumb or completely relevant.
- Anon

Trust your gut

I just went with my instincts - no matter what they were. I knew that I was going through a difficult time and that I would make mistakes, but I needed to do that so I could learn what was best for my baby and me. The postpartum period can do crazy things to your mind. You second-guess yourself incessantly, but you'll find that your instincts will pull you through. There's no need to justify anything to anyone. You have to concentrate on you and your little one.
- Mary Kae

Tell yourself: This, too, shall pass

When you start out, you think, "I'm never going to be good at this," and then it becomes second nature. The child becomes an integral part of your life so that you couldn't imagine a time when you weren't a parent. So relax, enjoy the good and bad times, because your baby grows up so fast. Eventually, every child will sleep more (and so will you), and every child will be more independent. You'll never forget the first time your baby smiles at you or the first time she looks at you and calls you "Mama" or "Dada" or the times she falls asleep on your chest. It makes all the other frustrating stuff pale in comparison.
- Scott and Dorinda

Take it one day at a time, don't worry about next week until it gets here, and know that whatever happens - your baby won't stop crying, something is new to you, you start to panic over something - it will be okay! Your baby is just as new to this as you are.
- Allison

Enjoy it while it lasts

With my first baby I was just trying to get through the first couple of months! I couldn't wait until he was sleeping through the night. What a mistake that was. The best advice I can give you is that your baby will only be a newborn for a few months so breathe it in and enjoy every cry and every moment. When you start to feel like you can't handle everything that's happening, just remember that it will be over faster than you can imagine!
- Anon

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Mighty Mommy has experienced the bliss (and craziness) of bringing home a newborn baby 8 times. In Part 1 of this series, she has 5 tips to help you transition from hospital to home.

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The entire world is buzzing with joy and excitement at the announcement of the Royal Baby's arrival on July 22. The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, and her husband Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, are now the proud parents of a healthy baby boy. Their precious bundle is obviously going to have a very different upbringing than the millions of other babies born at the same time, but one thing the future King of England does have in common with other newborns is immediate need - a need for eating, sleeping, oodles of diaper changes, and of course, being cuddled and loved.

While new parents drift along on cloud 9 after their babies first arrive, many soon begin to feel overwhelmed about how they will care for newborn baby once they leave the hospital.>

Mighty Mommy has experienced the bliss and pure craziness of bringing home a newborn 8 times. In Part 1 of this series, I'll give you 5 tips to help you transition from the hospital to home with your new arrival. Next week I'll discuss concerns with feedings, bowel movements, sleep, and, of course, crying.

Your baby's homecoming from the hospital (or adoption agency or foster home) is a major event. To make this first journey as stress-free as possible keep these things in mind:

Tip #1: Leaving The Hospital

Pack a comfortable and seasonally appropriate outfit for both you and baby in your hospital bag. If you've just delivered, choose something roomy and non-constricting so you'll be comfortable because you won't be back to your pre-pregnancy shape for several weeks at least. For baby, take care not to overheat him with too many layers unless it's winter and cold, in which case you'll need a snowsuit, a hat to keep his head warm, and an extra blanket.

If you haven't already made the arrangements with your baby's health care provider, make sure to ask when the baby's first checkup should be scheduled before you leave the hospital. Take your time when leaving and don't feel rushed before all your questions are answered, especially if it's your first newborn baby. Most hospitals and pediatrician's offices have "Warm Lines" available for new parents to call 24/7 with questions and concerns about breastfeeding, formula intake, bathing, umbilical cord care, and anything else you need to know.

Tip #2: Baby's First Car Ride

The most important item for the trip home (besides your new bundle of joy) is...

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The entire world is buzzing with joy and excitement at the announcement of the Royal Baby's arrival on July 22. The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, and her husband Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, are now the proud parents of a healthy baby boy. Their precious bundle is obviously going to have a very different upbringing than the millions of other babies born at the same time, but one thing the future King of England does have in common with other newborns is immediate need - a need for eating, sleeping, oodles of diaper changes, and of course, being cuddled and loved.

While new parents drift along on cloud 9 after their babies first arrive, many soon begin to feel overwhelmed about how they will care for newborn baby once they leave the hospital.>

Mighty Mommy has experienced the bliss and pure craziness of bringing home a newborn 8 times. In Part 1 of this series, I'll give you 5 tips to help you transition from the hospital to home with your new arrival. Next week I'll discuss concerns with feedings, bowel movements, sleep, and, of course, crying.

Your baby's homecoming from the hospital (or adoption agency or foster home) is a major event. To make this first journey as stress-free as possible keep these things in mind:

Tip #1: Leaving The Hospital

Pack a comfortable and seasonally appropriate outfit for both you and baby in your hospital bag. If you've just delivered, choose something roomy and non-constricting so you'll be comfortable because you won't be back to your pre-pregnancy shape for several weeks at least. For baby, take care not to overheat him with too many layers unless it's winter and cold, in which case you'll need a snowsuit, a hat to keep his head warm, and an extra blanket.

If you haven't already made the arrangements with your baby's health care provider, make sure to ask when the baby's first checkup should be scheduled before you leave the hospital. Take your time when leaving and don't feel rushed before all your questions are answered, especially if it's your first newborn baby. Most hospitals and pediatrician's offices have "Warm Lines" available for new parents to call 24/7 with questions and concerns about breastfeeding, formula intake, bathing, umbilical cord care, and anything else you need to know.

Tip #2: Baby's First Car Ride

The most important item for the trip home (besides your new bundle of joy) is...

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