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New dad here! (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Mind sharing any piece of advice that you felt particularly useful? Thank you in advance. I’m so excited!

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 10 months ago

When they're crying they need something. Sometimes it's the obvious stuff: diaper, food, sleep. Sometimes it's not: feeling of safety/security, need a specific stuffie, over stimulated, confused, need to be held. That's ok, and none of it means you're a bad parent.

The crying will wear you down, but you will get better at guessing their needs. It's still very hard.

Remember, sometimes you need to take care of yourself before you can care for your kid properly. Eat and nap when you can. Shower if you can.