what is the best thing for our babys????

Canada
October 17, 2008 1:55pm CST
Im just wondering what is really the best for my baby spoil him or just be what they said...most of the mom i ask they said dont do that, dont do this... im a first time mom, first i dont know what to do. Good thing a have a family that i can lean on....and an advise from you guys...
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@panya7 (4)
• Thailand
19 Oct 08
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@emarie (5442)
• United States
17 Oct 08
don't spoil them, love them. at a young age its easy to say its okay to spoil them. but i think if you think that way you can't stop the 'spoiling' when they become older and become one of those 'spoiled' children you see in the malls screaming on the floor. i've heard it all when i first had my son. they said i spoiled him and i probably did. its just so hard to tell the difference sometimes at that young age. just take care of your child. if their infants just give them what they need. when they become toddlers don't always give in to anything they want. you start to become used to telling the differences. i also suggest books and things if you're still unsure. just make sure the child is well taken care of.
• United States
17 Oct 08
Every mother knows what is right and what is best for their own child. It's okay to let them cry it out in their crib if their needs are met and mom needs a time out. Being a mom is not an easy job but it is the most rewarding. I am a single mom and I had to learn a lot as a mother also. My daughter is now 3 yrs old and a very smart little girl. I didnt hold her too much and I let her learn to play independently so I could do things around the house and I asked advice on some disipline stuff and learned and figured out what worked for me and my daughter. You will figure it out in your own time as well. Don't spoil him too much but enjoy him being a baby while you can. Take all advice with a grain of salt, and let your child lead you in what is right for him. I hope this helps!
@bamakelly (5191)
• United States
17 Oct 08
I can tell you one thing,macneill. You will be getting a lot of advice from friends and family. Just try to remain patient! As a mother things will come naturally for you. It isn't always easy being a first time mom. I have a five year old son and I know I was given some advice but then I just learned pretty much on my own. It will come naturally to you. All you have to do his give the baby a lot of love and attention. That is very important in the stages of his life. I wish you much luck.
• United States
17 Oct 08
If your baby is young then this shouldn't even be a huge concern for you yet. You are the best judge of your mothering skills. But here are the guidlines, I followed when my 3 daughters were babies. I kept them on a flexible feeding schedule(give or take a 1/2 hour lol). If they were crying and I knew there was nothing wrong physically with them, I waited 5-10 minutes to run to their aid. Even though I would hold them at night, sing and rock them, they always went to bed awake but relaxed. As they got older, I made it a point to have them on the floor or in their swing, carrier or what have you just as much as in my arms. It's important to show love and affection to children reguardless of age but it's also important to foster a sense of self help and independence. Bottom line...if you think you're doing right by your baby then you are. Enjoy your baby!!