Having a baby is a profound, life-affirming experience.
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It can also be an overwhelming one, so much so that sometimes you wonder how the heck you’re going to make it to the next day.
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If you’re lucky, you learn some “new parent survival tips,” like that the best time to cut your baby’s nails is twenty minutes after they’ve fallen asleep.
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Your baby will be in a deep sleep, and you will be able to trim their nails without any squirming.
Or that you can relieve gas by gently pushing your baby’s knees toward their chest.
Or that you should stash extra diapers in your car because at some point you WILL forget to bring some.
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And, hopefully, you learn some tips on how to take care of yourself, too, so you're not totally stressed/exhausted/crying at commercials.
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Like this tip: If someone (like a parent, sibling, friend, etc.) offers to help with the baby... LET THEM! It will be okay and help your wellbeing immeasurably.
So, parents of BuzzFeed, let’s help out new parents by sharing your best tip for surviving life with a newborn.
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