13 Of The Most Rewarding Firsts For Every New Parent

With new babies come countless rewarding firsts. MassMutual recognizes those small moments that matter most.

1. The look on their face when they take their first shaky steps.

Gustavo Devito (CC BY http://2.0) Flickr: devitogustavo

2. The first time they sleep a full night without waking you up.

Minoru Nitta (CC BY http://2.0) Flickr: minoru_ntt

3. Hearing their heart-melting laughter for the first time.

Jan-Erik Finnberg (CC BY http://2.0) Flickr: wheany

4. The first time you distinguish between their hungry/tired/need-a-diaper-change cries.

Kenny Louie (CC BY http://2.0) Flickr: kwl

5. The first time your eldest realizes that being a big sister can actually be FUN.

Larry Jacobsen (CC BY http://2.0) Flickr: ljguitar

6. Their first "word" (or weird sound that you pretend is a word).

Peter Dutton (CC BY http://2.0) Flickr: joeshlabotnik

7. Their pure astonishment when they take their first bubble bath.

Shari (CC BY http://2.0) Flickr: 28998778@N00

8. The first time they eat solid food, despite the mess they make every single time.

Bradley Gordon (CC BY http://2.0) Flickr: icanchangethisright

9. The first time you get to put their "unique" artwork on the fridge.

meesh (CC BY http://2.0) Flickr: moosharella

10. Their scared but excited energy when they get their first haircut.

Ryan Ruppe (CC BY http://2.0) Flickr: ryanrocketship

11. The first time they make a new friend.

Andrew Malone (CC BY http://2.0) Flickr: andrewmalone

12. Their uncontrollable cuteness during their first Halloween!

Drew Valadez (CC BY http://2.0) Flickr: valadez

13. The first time you take a nap together and realize how grateful you are to be a new parent.

Donnie Ray Jones (CC BY http://2.0) Flickr: donnieray

There are countless more rewarding firsts for every new parent to look forward to! MassMutual cares about those who matter most to you.