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Parenting pro-tip: anything you buy for a baby that& #39;s hit 6/7th month mark, get it two sizes big. At the very least. Don& #39;t buy fancy stuff unless you& #39;re sure of an event, buy there and then. Look for the most economical options, thrift it if you have to. Family/friends are happy
To share/lend. Use that money on basic toys. Your 6mo won& #39;t get the workings of a complex toy even if he enjoys it, he& #39;ll get bored of it and when the time& #39;s right, he won& #39;t play with it. Basic toys pass the time. Babies don& #39;t play w/ toys anyway.
Unless absolutely necessary, don& #39;t engage babies in more than two sets of toys at one time, don& #39;t push them.
Outdoors works wonders, even if in the stroller. Take them out. They& #39;ll learn/adapt quickly.
Introduce pets only if you can MANAGE.
Outdoors works wonders, even if in the stroller. Take them out. They& #39;ll learn/adapt quickly.
Introduce pets only if you can MANAGE.
They grow faster once they hit the 12m mark. They get bored quicker. Screentime becomes inevitable, use a playlist. Shuffle it. TV is better than laptop/mobile. Always. It takes 20 mins on avg for my baby to get bored so he starts playing around. See how your child behaves.
The quality of clothes unless imported ain& #39;t worth hoarding. Wash them, pack them, share them with someone in need. You& #39;ll be surprised how many of your own circle shares that. Needy ones are always a priority of course.
Baby gear that was necessary for me (I was in transit all of 2020): walker at 6m, stroller at 5m, i introduced feeding chair at 6m, he& #39;s adapted it as an ally now at 13m+, let them get used to it. You& #39;ll be at peace later. Always ensure safety belts. They& #39;ll stop fidgeting soon.
Car seat is still something we& #39;re struggling with. Get it if you can afford. Get economical gear. Don& #39;t overspend. Thrift it but check the quality before buying.
Please don& #39;t overspend on your babies. As a mom who& #39;s literally raised the baby so far on bare minimum (mian still says it& #39;s all too much), I can not emphasize enough on this. Their needs outweigh any luxury you think is a & #39;cute& #39; option. & #39;cute& #39; will haunt you later. SAVE for them
If nothing else. The economy has hit everyone alike. Save up. Every penny. Think twice before spending any penny on something that& #39;s not a necessity. Put that money away instead. Again, find economical options for feeders/teethers/sterilizers, boil them if it comes down to that.
Most importantly, FIND YOUR BALANCE. See what works for you in the first 6-7 months. Carry that forward. Routine is important for babies. It& #39;s okay when the growth spurts and teething hits. Things change. Make them a routine asap.
My child& #39;s routine has been our only saving grace. We& #39;re lucky that way, I know. And I have nothing but immense respect for all the parents who are managing their babies however they can.
Enjoy your child& #39;s moments. As much as you can. This tough time that feels like years goes
Enjoy your child& #39;s moments. As much as you can. This tough time that feels like years goes
By like a second. Trust me on this. You& #39;ll want to hit rewind every single day.
