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this post was submitted on 21 Aug 2023
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You'll need more diapers than you think. Newborns can take up to a week to start pooping consistently but when they do they'll go through like 8-10 diapers a day.
Invest in a good sound machine. The background noise will help soothe the baby and keep other noises from waking him/her.
As far as tips go, if you find yourself two months in wondering if you've made a huge mistake, you're not alone and that's pretty normal. Newborns are basically an extremely high maintenance potato and they're totally dependent on their parents. All they do is eat, poop, and cry. It's a stressful time and can be hard on mom and dad. But, eventually that little baby is going to look at you with a smile and say "dada" and it will make your heart melt.