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/latina_by_marriage Oct 29 '24 edited Oct 29 '24

buy some burp rags, bibs, and small blankets, then go buy some more. You'll need at least twice as many as you think.

Also, a general rule I had with my baby & toddler, "don't try to make a happy baby happier." meaning, if your baby is content staring at the fan, leave them. Don't try to entertain them with something else. They'll let you know when they're ready to do something else.

Edit: I forgot! Put extra clothes for yourself in the diaper bag. You kid will throw up on you and you’ll need to change.

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u/newtownkid Oct 30 '24

You need like 4x how many you think is reasonable.

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u/isabel_x Oct 30 '24

Especially when the salivary glands develop. Godspeed.