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Baby Milestones
Tips from Seasoned Moms on Everything from Breastfeeding to First Smiles
By Shannon McKelden
First-time parents often worry about the milestones in their baby's life. Advice from experienced parents can make things easier, so here are some wise words from moms who made it through.
Other than the basics, there's no foolproof method of breastfeeding. But when you've never done it before, it can seem pretty intimidating.
"No one told me that breastfeeding each child would be so different and each kid would have their own way of doing things," says Serena Robar, mother of three from Maple Valley, Wash. "My daughter was a very fast nurser and would be done in less than five minutes for both sides. My sons were sippers and could take up to 40 minutes to nurse."
Even if you have a rough start, you'll soon discover that as long as your baby is getting nourishment, it's all good.
Everything feels safe while you're in the hospital surrounded by helpful people who know what they're doing. But you'll eventually need to go home.
"I bought into all the books and articles saying that the event of the baby coming home from the hospital is a special occasion that needs to be celebrated with a special outfit and lots of relatives around," says Kelli Estes, a mother of two from Woodinville, Wash. "Big mistake. Dress the baby in snuggly pajamas and only have the essential people around, like your husband, maybe your mom. When you get home you're going to be adjusting to life with another person in the house, plus you're going to be tired and full of hormones. Save the family celebrations for a few weeks later after you've settled into your new life and routine."
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