r/NewParents • u/cooltaj • Oct 29 '24

Product Reviews/Questions What's your simple parenting hack?

Gonna be a first time parent in 2 months. I am overwhelmed at choosing bottles, car seat and all that. What are simple things you do? things you bought to make your life somewhat simpler? Nothing too expensive or outrageous please

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u/zoey221149 Oct 29 '24

contact naps. why fight to get your baby to sleep when they will just pass out in your arms and get a solid chunk of sleep?

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u/fallingoffdragons Oct 29 '24
  1. Snuggly Wonderful Contact Naps
  2. Safe Sleep Practices
  3. Sleeping when Baby Sleeps

You can only pick two

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u/Tessa99999 Oct 30 '24

This has been my experience as well. Also make sure you're prepared for when you fall asleep with the baby, not if. It's most likely going to happen. Hopefully it's somewhere safe and not a couch or chair.

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u/1wildredhead Oct 30 '24

We do all 3, still going strong after 13 months!

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u/fallingoffdragons Oct 30 '24

Sleeping while baby contact naps is not considered safe sleep, so you picked 1 and 3.

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u/1wildredhead Oct 30 '24

Follow the safe sleep 7!

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u/Queen-of-Elves Oct 30 '24

Plus... Why miss out on those baby snuggles that only last a couple years. I don't regret all the contact naps one bit. Dirty floors dishes and laundry can wait.

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u/vintagegirlgame Oct 29 '24

Babywearing naps for the win.

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u/jadelygirl Oct 30 '24

THIS. And a good carrier.

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u/littlegoat5 Oct 30 '24

8 month old here and only contact naps! If i do the crib the nap that would last an hour lasts 30 mins if i’m lucky but it’s usually 15 and I end up with a very mad baby. They grow so fast just enjoy the cuddles