New born advice please..?

I am 25 weeks pregnant. and it just hit me.. i am 3 and months from holding my baby boy ( who we are naming caleb) I don't have any one to ask for advice except my husband..who isn't much of a talker an da first time parent to.. so no help there.my thing. does any one have any advice on Newborns boys.. even newborn girls.. I am worried of falling asleep while holding him. when to start baby food. when to Take off the breast. i plan on breast feeding. I have signed up for breastfeeding classes birthing classes and how to care for new born. i still don't feel prepared..any advice??New born advice please..?
First congrats! This is an exciting time. When the baby arrives first get a monitor that prevents SIDS, highly essential. Once the baby stops breathing it will wake you up and the baby with a loud beeping noise. Breastfeed because it is not only highly nutritious but it helps prevent colds and helps the baby's immune system. Start baby foods after 6 months and always put your baby to sleep on his or her back during the first 6 months to avoid SIDS. Don't worry about falling asleep while holding the baby, you'll be fine. All in all just enjoy this time and get plenty of rest.New born advice please..?
First Breathe.


lol


Your doctor is your best friend so make sure you get a pediatrician you feel comfortable with.


You wont fall asleep, your brain is too aware of the baby.


When you change boy diapers cover his penis with something or you will get peed on. Best lesson I ever learned. As to when to start baby food 3-4 months for some later for others what ever you feel comfortable with. Some people only breast feed for awhile some end at 2 years again based on what you think is best.


Most of all just love him and try your best and you can go wrong. Parenting is full of mistakes. But they'll love you all the same. Congratulations.
First thing is RELAX! Take a deep breath in then let it out slow. Don't worry so much! It will be easier if you are calm. You won't fall asleep, start with baby cereal at 3 months, start baby food 2 weeks after that. I stopped breast feeding when mine started on cereal, but it is a personal choice. You'll be a great Mom! Just Relax!
You're doing an awesome job at getting prepared for it all. Keep it up /
Congratulations :)


You are going to be fine. You'll be a wonderful loving mom. You will need some more support at the beginning, your husband is fine. If you feel tired he can take his turn to take care of Caleb. You will have to rest a lot at the beginning in order to breastfeed successfully. Baby food starts from about 6 months, if you breastfeed till then - no need to star it earlier than that.


To take off the breast - is very personal decision, I still breastfeed my 12-months old son and we both enjoy it. The academy of pediatrics recommens to breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months and continue breastfeeding untill 12 months.


Try to get breastfeeding consultant right at the beginning, at the hospital to make sure you do it right, the latch on is good, the position, etc. Early start is crucial for breastfeeding.


I didn't take any classes, I'm not sure if it is necessary untill the baby emerges.What helped me a lot was the lactation consultations I took when my son was 1 and 5-days old and again when he was 3 weeks old. Since then we are good till now.


Take some books on breastfeeding from your local library. Do your reading before the labor, you may not have enough time when the baby is out.


Good luck!!!
i just had my first baby 10 weeks ago and im 19 and no birthing class will prepare you for what is going to come because every lil bundle of joy is different...my advice is just take it as it comes as i had no help apart from my partner and he knows nothing and everybody has commented on how good of a mother i am...it will all work out fine and if you do fall asleep with your baby your subconscious will always be there to make sure nothing happens like sometimes i fall asleep while feeding my baby on the couch while lying down(the couch isnt very big) and i wake up after 10 or so mins and hes still there sucking away quite happily or hes fallen asleep too.


you start baby food when he is ready they dont reccomend it untill at least 4 months but alot of people start giving them a couple of spoon fulls a day or baby rice cereal from 1 month because the breast just isnt giving them what they want and they havnt had any problems with it..


doctors reccommend breastfeeding for at least a year and start to whein just before as then they are ';fully supplied of the nutrients they need for life';.but it is completely up to you when you want to stop there is no right or wrong on that and congrats on wanting to breast feed!!!..


when your baby comes as they say your motherlly instincts kick and you just know what to do but if you are concerened about it there is people you can ring for help.





good luck and congradulations


xx
well.. i am 17 years old and i had a baby boy when i was 16. i always thought all this too but i didnt breast feed. the thing is i thought i wasnt going to do something right because of me being young and a new mom. well i signed up for WIC which help you buy formula. they give u checks every like 4 months to buy formula milk eggs cereal juice and cheese. thats something to recomend if your interested. another thing is, about the baby food, your baby doctor will help you with all this. they will tell you exactly when to start baby food and juice. just keep going to you babys appts and you should be good because they r the ones telling you when to start everything. im pregnant once again, im having a girl now. im due in may but i have a good idea of what to do now. your going to be fine :D