Best first time advice from moms on Twitter

Yesterday on Twitter I asked the question, “What’s the best advice you would offer to a 1st time mom?”  

I got some great responses and thought that all you other first time moms (and maybe even those of you that already have kids) could appreciate some of the words of wisdom that were passed down to me.  Some might seem obvious, but I’m sure all moms forget to do it (sleep, relax, time take for yourself, etc) and others are real gems to remember after your pregnancy.

I enjoyed and appreciated all of the advice that was given to me.  A couple of favorites include the “don’t take advice” and that “you are a miracle maker and will be well“.  How true!

Best Advice for a First Time Mom:

@sucksandthecity – My piece of advice for a first time mom? Don’t worry so much!

@atlantic66girl – Enjoy the wonder!  Take lots of pictures of yourself… what a metamorphosis… don’t worry – you are a miracle maker and all will be well (;

@socozysleep – Train your baby asap

@lisacat – Relax!

@MrsBagley – Never doubt yourself and never say you “can’t.”

@ProActiveDads – My wife might have a better answer, but I’d give you the Boy Scout motto: Be Prepared.

@NightNannies – Take each day at a time and enjoy your baby as it goes very quickly.

@sarabanut – Take ANYONE up on their offer to help after you have the baby. And don’t buy all the “warming” stuff – you don’t need it.

@nataliehodge – From dr hodge, three time mommy and pediatrician, just relax, and enjoy the process!!

@HHChiropractic – Get regular chiropractic care-it will reduce your labor time by 25% (and helps prevent Cesarian Section-which is expensive)!

@thesaleswoman – Advice for a 1st time mom? By kindy they can all walk, talk & pee in potty – so don’t sweat their progress too much!

@jules23 – Do your own thing. EVERYONE will have an opinion on what you should do.

@wellbalancedpup – Get a good babysitter and have time doing things with your partner and dont feel guilty about it

@Bellamomma – Freeze meals for your first two weeks at home. And them freeze muffins for beakfast and snacks. No cooking will ROCK!

@T_Musa – “Just relax and take it one day at a time. Your baby won’t be 16 tomorrow.” That’s how I deal with all my baby stress.

@babynotincluded – I think it would be don’t stress there isn’t always a right or wrong way to do things!

@GreatImpression – Don’t dismiss the little happenings. This is the stuff that makes up our lives. I look back often as my son gets older.

@Treesbug – Sleep when the baby sleeps. Do not use that time to do dishes and laundry.

@BearTwinsMom – Try NOT to be a “supermom” and do everything perfectly.

@taral – To not follow anyone’s advice.

@momranscreaming – sleep now

@Elouise82 – Best advice? Don’t listen to other mothers’ advice! They will all drive you insane if you let them.

@OKCStaffing – Take lots of pics, cut their nails while they sleep, take care of yourself just as good as when you were pregnant.

@lipstickwisdom – Relax — kids are very resilient. Enjoy — the time when they are babies is very short. Take videos. Talk to the baby!

@lifesimage – Don’t be hard on yourself take a look at what really matters and let the rest go!

@jerseybites – Relax. We make our first borns so neurotic by being so neurotic. Don’t make everything have to be a lesson. Just enjoy.

@sandrahersey – I used to dab a little of my perfume on their sheets so they would sleep a little longer, they felt I was still there.

@SeeLaH- Keep a company of “veterans” with you so you don’t go running to the ER for every little thing.

@punkinmama – Advice:Trust your gut. Don’t worry about everything (seriously). ENJOY-it goes fast. Also, remember: “This too shall pass”

@whitneyarcher – Things will take care of themselves. We had some HUGE stress in my preg, but it worked out. It’s the same for baby gear too

@Luvdamall – Don’t listen to advice, lol.

@sassypackrat – Make sure you take some time for yourself so you don’t get overwhelmed.

@wifeandmomof3 – Within the 1st yr of a baby’s life , parents should nap while the baby does…forget the housecleaning…rest!

@mamatisca – Trust your gut.

@ontheirway – Accept any help offered. And make sure if you have any strange feelings (mentally or physically), go see your doctor ASAP.

@sueannesjewelry – Trust your own instincts when it comes to the mental and physical health of your child. Nobody knows them like mom.

@WayMoreHomemade – From a control freak… realize that it’s not all under your control.

@ldybugs81 – Make sure you get plenty of rest and take time for yourself.

@phrogprincess – Don’t feel like you have to do everything around the house when you get home. just relax and bond with the baby.

@GreetingsthtGro – Also, take naps when baby does.Leave laundry etc for later, your rest & health (sanity!) are more imp in early wks =)

@GreetingsthtGro – Start taking your baby out (weather permitting) on outings as young as poss.Gets u both used to the trips & fresh air is great

@tygerbaby – My sister had antibacterial everything…I’m pretty sure there were no living microbes anywhere in the house but…my nephew gets sicker more often than his younger sister, and the illnesses hit hard.

@elainea – Don’t refuse help! Of ANY kind! : )

@MomPath – Best advice 4 1st time mom? Laugh more & let the unimportant stuff slide. It’s an amazing adventure.

@the_tate_way- Be okay with being unprepared.

@babycheeks – Trust your gut, you know your baby better than anyone else

@birthinbinsi – Listen to advice, but trust your instincts. You know what is right for you and your baby.

@latarahamying – Sleep when the baby sleeps and don’t try to be superwoman – it is impossible

@tygerbaby – My best advice is actually to go easy on the antibacterial this and that around the baby…reasonable precautions, key word

@MusicBugs – Trust YOUR instincts – throw out the parenting books! Congratulations by the way

@SunJuice – Sleep when the baby sleeps, you don’t need half the crap you think you do!

@courtneyryan369 – That you need to do what’s right for you!

@cheeriokeeper – Always pack 2-3 outfits in the diaper bag. There’s always bound to be a blow-out when you’re least expecting it. LOL

@SideKickBoy – If only my wife believed me when I told her how cute she is all pregnant.

Hope you enjoyed all of the advice that was shared with me!  If you have any other words of wisdom to pass to me, feel free to leave me a comment!

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