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[quote=Anonymous]A lot of good advice already, so I'll try not to duplicate it.  A few little practical things:

Be prepared for the baby to poop--explosively--in the middle of a diaper change.  Always try to keep their bottom covered or at least pointed away from you and anything nice.  Yes, I heard this before #1 was born and didn't believe it--I learned the hard way.  Poop in your face is really gross.

Do NOT hold the baby in the "flying baby" position over your head too soon after a feeding.  Spit up in your face--especially in your mouth--is also really gross.  Yes, I also learned this the hard way with #1.

Have not yet made either mistake with #2 who is now 10wks old.  Yay me!

Also, keep a change of a shirt for yourself in your diaper bag.  I did this with #1 for several weeks, never needed it, took it out to lighten the bag, and the next day got peed on.

Get in the habit of restocking your diaper bag as soon as you get HOME from an outing, so you know its always ready to grab and go next time.  Getting out the door is hard enough.

Not sure if anyone said this already--when receiving any criticism or unwanted advice: Do. Not. Engage.  "Oh that's interesting." "Thanks for your suggestions." "I'll keep that in mind." etc. are your friend.  Yes, it will make you feel defensive, but it's really so much better to start early with confidence in your own choices and just don't leave things open for discussion.

Love that baby, and good luck![/quote]

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