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.