Parenting Advice: 10 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Having a Baby
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- Опубліковано 26 чер 2024
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We've compiled the best parenting tips to know before having a baby to help you sift through the mounds of parenting advice you're going to get. Becoming a parent is a huge change and a lot of things you won't fully understand until baby arrives. However, these tips and guidance will help prepare you for parenthood and that special day.
00:00 [Parenting Advice: 10 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Having a Baby]
00:21 [10. Do what works for you and don't get on the internet because you can Google anything and everyone has a different opinion]
00:42 [9. Get on a schedule!]
00:52 [8. Be sure to take time for yourself. Go to they gym, drop the baby off at grandma's, take a 20 minute nap, etc.]
01:06 [7. Discover who your baby is and let them be. Don't try to mold them to what you want]
01:14 [6. Be prepared for the unexpected because it will happen]
01:30 [5. You're going to have to make room for the baby. They come with SO many things!!!]
01:46 [4. Memories are the only thing you'll have after all is said and done. So be sure to make and keep some keepsakes.]
02:03 [3. Be grateful for your kids!]
02:31 [2. Don't be too hard on yourself. The house can wait. All of the chores can wait.]
02:55 [1. The one thing you can't understand and prepare for, that you're not going to know until you experience it is all the love. Be prepared to love something more than you ever thought you could.]
Relax! You're going to do great.
damn, the last kid... "you're gonna be great... hopefully" XD
I've lost count how many times I've watched this video, and every time I've cried. It's always been something have come back to, when my husband and I were trying to conceive and nothing was happening. When I wanted to give up, this video would remind me why I felt so strongly about becoming a mum. Happily, I'm pregnant with that longed for baby, and the tears I cry now are of joy and excitement of what we have to come :)
Same here Mandy. Got 2 kids. Hits me every time. Congrats on having a baby :)
Just keep in mind, you are raising an entirely different person from yourself and your partner. Many parents forget that part.
lame. have any hobbies?
Bahahahaha "You're gonna be great... hopefully!" Hahahaha that just tied parenthood all together!!!!
One of the best things my wife and I did was taking turns getting a good night's rest. Instead of us taking turns waking up each night, we just swapped nights. As long as one of us was fresh and awake (instead of us both drowsy), we handled things much better.
Bryan Phelps That's a very unique idea Bryan. We can definitely see the benefit of that!
you think your a genuise or something? 😉
Awesome idea! I will definitely discuss this with hubby! ..🤓 #babyduein1month
I don't even have children yet - why am I tearful?! Lovely video :)
Zoe Blayney literally me.. :)
***** - NOOO.. A 13 year old girl would cry from this because it's just an emotional video.. that's not very accurate advice lol. Even people who don't want children like me found this emotional, because it's just an emotional video.. designed like that.. people crying.. sad music.. facial expressions.. slow pace.. etc. The idea is to manipulate your emotions.. movies do it all the time "this part is supposed to be sad because we're playing sad music".
Also to clarify, "every great" is probably just joking. But still.
Gilbert Flowerface it's a very clever video :)
Zoe Blayney - It was a pretty good video.. it can also work better on people if they want a kid more than others too of course. But yea.. I don't want 13 year old girls thinking "Oh yay I'm ready to have a baby now" lol.
+Zoe Blayney because you're alive and human and feel love and are able to empathise with others and feel a part of what they feel, in this case love for their children. it's how humans are built, it's how we are what we are as a species.
No 11 - No matter what they do, how much they stress you out, take a few seconds and always think of this.......what would you do if they were gone. Sobering thought to get you through any sleepless night, tantrum, public meltdown or teenage rebellion. No one gets it right 100% of the time. Luckily kids forgive easily. It's a shame as adults we hold grudges and life becomes less colourful. Parenthood is a privellege not a right. Cherish that. I do 4 times over 💖💖💖💖
I LOVE how the kid at ends says "You're gonna be great HOPEFULLY" :)
Now that I'm older and more mentally mature, I'm slowly starting to understand and appreciate how much my parents have done for me in my life, how much they must love me.
And I actually feel really bad as to how long it took for me to realise this, I was such a happy, oblivious child and never learned to truly appreciate my parents until so much later. :'|
The Chaotic Muffin I didn't fully appreciate the scope of what mine did until I had a kid of my own. Then I cut them a little slack, because this isn't as easy as it looks. :P
This is perfect and so beautiful! After four daughters, I can say one important thing to remember is that each baby is a puzzle, you just have to put together the pieces. You are getting to know him or her as much as he or she is getting to know the world.
"you're gonna be great! ... hopefully"
thats a comforting thing to say haha
+Goomba Spazzington hahaha
The first advice was "Do not get advice through internet". So I stopped the video.
bouxesas Touche! Just skip tip #1 then. :)
+bouxesas Yeah they want you to go to the state's social services for all advice, the internet might give you ideas of your own.
bouxesas 😂😂😂
bouxesas omg lol
I have a kid and #4 does not apply to me.
Ive been trying for a year. I’m 22 years old. I started watching kids at a young age and i knew i loved kids so much. Im a nanny now and could never pick any other career. I love kids with a passion. I cant wait to have my own and i will do anything and try my hardest to have my own kid ❤️
Why does this great advice hit so squarely in the feels?
Micah Olson - Even people who don't want children like me found this emotional, because it's just an emotional video.. designed like that.. people crying.. sad music.. facial expressions.. slow pace.. etc. The idea is to manipulate your emotions.. movies do it all the time "this part is supposed to be sad because we're playing sad music".
I've been listening to this on repeat at work the past few weeks...My wife is 36 weeks as of last Saturday and we're going to have a baby boy. I can't help but tear up when I hear the sincere love in all of these people's voices. I cannot wait.(On a side note: people at work are probably like "Why the hell does he look so emotional at his desk right now!?!?!?!?!?!?").
Great video. The main takeaway for me is not to Google and get worried. Just do what comes naturally. Thanks for sharing and have a lovely weekend,
Thanks so much for sharing! There are many different parenting styles that work. You are absolutely right in saying that you should always do what feels natural.
Was holding my beautiful 4 week old little boy in my arms watching this and cried throughout! Love is such an amazing thing, and this motherly love is the best of all!
Jodie O'Connor Awwww very true. I bet you aren't getting much sleep right now. The first months are the hardest.
Jodie O'Connor same here. with my 15 weeks old little man who was born 5 weeks early and spent his 40 first days in NICU fighting for his life.
So much love (and so little sleep for us, lol) it's impossible not getting emotional about this vid.
I can't get over this video.. The advice given at 3:11 really pulls at my heart strings. ❤️
Are not emotions. That's not the 'heart' (metaphore). Those are the chemicals in the brain that pulls you in that state, so you won't leave the creature. Nothing emotional about that.
Its supposed to, the video is designed that way. thats why its an ad.
I agree that guy nailed it.
Almost everything I agree with. But I say follow baby's schedule. You can't force them to adhere to yours. And when you need advice, ask YOUR GRANDMA . She's lived long enough she may actually know a thing or two ;)
Dee Gordon - Things were done differently the further back you go.. that can be a bad thing.. they can be rather ignorant of newer and improved ways of doing things, so keep that in mind.
except if she's telling you really outdated stuff:)
As a father of three who are high school/early college age, I would say that don't worry that you'll have to do everything perfect in order to raise an amazing child into an amazing adult. Just provide structure, consistency, gentle guidance and LOTS AND LOTS of love. They will do the rest on their own and become amazing people. Trust me on this!
Found out that I am pregnant this morning. Thank you for this !!🤍
I came here thinking I will probably disagree with most of this list. I have to say this is great advice. Having a son is the best thing to happen to me! Children are challenging but so rewarding. Like the old saying goes, "A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor".
my son was born 5 days ago and this definitely made me cry. the one thing no one can really prepare you for is the love you feel for your child. there is no better feeling than holding your child.
This is just...i dont cry. But this is just an amazing true. I love my kids more than anything. I wish all kids in the world to have safe life, in this unsafe world we created. All the best from Serbia.
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+Extra Space Storage This is the best video i watch on youtube for year! make me cry like i little girl :D Thank u for this from newborn father :)
+Extra Space Storage LOL o LOL o LOL, so funny. Thanks for the top tips. Kids are however the best thing that you can ever achieve in life!
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This video got me through 5 years and still come to it to remember how hard and amazing it is.
as if my baby fever wasn't bad enough. .. :') and now I'm happy crying thanks
Candace Dricks ❤️❤️❤️
That totally made me cry. I'm due 10/28/15 with our first and we're so excited. This was lovely.
Really enjoyed this and it's all so so true
All very good points. The one thing I tell parents of young children is to treasure every moment. Looking back I realized how simple life was when my kids were small and how much more demanding it gets when they get bigger -- more running, more money, bigger problems, much less or no control, outside influences, and constantly reacting to things you didn't have control over in the first place.
Extra space storage straight savage for making a parenting video. Knowing damn well how much space you might need once your kid grows up.
Every time i saw this video it makes me cry!!! Too emotional :3. 💕
I'm 13 weeks 👶and i cant wait to meet my little blessing 💕💕 but also i'm nervous!!....
I have wanted to have kids once..
But then I got little cousins...
I've hated the thought of having kids ever since..
They were siblings, 6 kids. And only 1 if them was decent..
I love this site. Thanks for sharing. God bless u real good.
My big tip would be - get a good support network! We are meant to parent in a village, not alone :D
I agree. Seems strange that we live in an evermore connected world but sometimes I think our grandparents had the best idea by keeping it real and local. Have a lovely weekend.
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So needed this. Thanks!
Thank you! This help me too much! Thanks!
Crying my heart out to this video and the kid at the end "You're going to be great - hopefully" makes me laugh through my tears! What an amazing video! Thank You! You have inspired me!
This was perfect. :) Thank you!
Emily Olson We're glad you liked it!
Every bit of advice doesn't matter, but one thing to remember always " you have a baby" to cherish always. To the ones who still trying to get one "hope you get one, bless your family "
Well done and well said, guys!
Got me right in the feels so true
This is the most wholesome thing I've probably ever watched. I don't even have a kid yet and I'm here cutting onions.
Which all the ads on TV were this good! Hopefully you're gonna be great!
this is so touching
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that's very useful! Totally agree with all of it
Did anybody else cry watching this
Yes. And I think that's OK :)
I laughed... xD its soooo fake
Love this! Pictures! Pictures! Pictures!
This is amazing!!!
This video was amazing. Made me cry.
AWESOME VIDEO! Thank you so much!
The Kirk Hisko Show Thank you for watching. Glad you liked it.
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Gladly.
Who is your ad agency? WELL DONE. I was in tears.
Watched this vid tons of times. Hits me every time. Got two kids. Still reminds me that we are all in the same boat as parents. Great Job Extra Space Storage!
Man this ad really has you hooked lol
having my first in a few weeks, this just made me weep......... thank you so much for such a beautiful insert
Leletu Mfeya ❤️
Extra Space Storage....great video! Under your description though, at the very end after the "Relax! You're going to do great." You forgot to add "hopefully"! Lol. :)
Google 2014 ❤️
nice sharing!
expecting our first baby in less than two months and I appreciate this it was wonderful thank you.
Kirklyn, congratulations on your new addition!!! We wish you the best of luck :)
Awww tears while watching and yes to #1 times 3!!
Still the best advice video for upcoming parents that’s ever been made.
one of the best videos ever.... thanks! lots of thanks... ^^*
only just saw this ad recently. man the feels....
This is great! Most advice you here these days is negative, but this was really sweet and I enjoyed it so much! Thanks for making this video!!!
+Alyssa K. Thanks Alyssa! We're glad you liked it!
I remember watching this video when my friend got pregnant because she posted it on her Facebook wall and it made me cry. I just came across this again and it made me cry even harder. I recently miscarried for the second time. My husband and I are trying for a baby and it's just been really hard to have to go through two miscarriages in a row. I know someday it will happen, and when that day comes it will be the best day of my life. Being a mom is something I've wanted to be my entire life. Sorry for the rant. My emotions are just all over the place right now.
So yesterday, there was this adorable little girl and we had the same hairstyle and shit. There was a fence encompassing her with other children inside. I was walking home from school, and she was following me. And omg she was so cute.
Now I'm here lol.
I'm watching this to convince myself to wait until i'm done with uni to become a mom lmao
Roma L ❤️
Good stuff and truth speaking right here! Thank you for making this content
Elvis Huff ❤️
Totally heartfelt! Never failed to make me tearful every time I'll watch this!
Glad we aren't the only ones that have watched this multiple times and have had tears EVERYTIME lol!
Geraldine del Castillo ❤️
I loveeee this!!
Loved this❤️
caroline richardson ❤️
It was the best and the hardest scariest time in my life and I thank God for all of it. BEING A MOM. AHHH, but they are grown now.I hope they feel the same way. I would not changed it for nothing,Amen.amen and amen.
Love it.
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To all Mom to be out there! Have to watch this one!
Such a beautiful video! I teared
“Hopefully” Lol!
I'm only 13...im just here and idk why but i love the video...
Mom of 3 here (19, 11 and 5) !!! All your children will be different !!! What work with one will not with the other, believe me !!! ^_^ And yes we love all of them equal !!! I don' t agree with the schedule. Never did, never will but that' s my life !!!
This made me so emotional
why didn't you make this sooner! great video!
I feel lot of love in ds video..u ppl are pretty..each one of u..n no i do not mean it in a cosmetic way...i mean it in a very spritual way..
Ds compilation must not hv been easy...ds emotions are not rehersed...kudos to d guy who has put it all together so b'fuly n effortlessly...God Bless You All...
u hv a msg...a v v bful msg...i just passed on ds video to sum1 who z v special to us..n whom we want to convey that just relax n prepare for the biggest miracle of ur life...
Thank you.
Ugh I'm tearing up🥲🥲🥲🥲
Get on a schedule! We are still trying to figure that out. Running a tight ship is easier said than done! But we have learned that consistency goes a LONG way and is great for the kids. Then it becomes routine and they know what to expect and find comfort in the routine.
Love this
carla jeronimo Thanks Carla. We're glad you enjoyed it.
Buenos días:
Tienen la versión subtitulada
Gracias
100% truth
thanks :,3
The kid at the end ( your going to be great hopefully) 😂😂 made me cry though I'm so ready to see my baby 6 months to go
"Don't mould them into what you want them to be, discover who they are and let them be."
Jeez, I wish my parents would do that... They're trying to make me this perfect person when I'm more imperfect than every person combined...
damn allergies!
I'm a new mom to be... Several weeks before those those 2 red lines showed up, I was debating on permanently enabling my ability to have children... I was one of those people that were pretty sure they didn't want kids. Mainly because I'm afraid of failing them. Well, though still worried, I actually jumped up and down in joy when I saw the positive result. Well.. 4 months in, I'll be finding out the little sea monkey's gender in a few days... And the inevitability of being a mom bulldozed me down two days ago... Terrified, I looked up tips... And found this super positive message. Thank you so much. You made this 26 year old woman shaking in her boots relax and smile.
+Kalah Howard Your kid's going to be gay.
+dooley Just like you :)
+Kala Howard
I'm 27, and thinking about becoming a mom, but I'm also thinking about the fact that I'll most likely be in Jockey school this time next year. I'd be worried about the last month or two of pregnancy... That's *if* I don't get pregnant within the next 3 months.
wow! a brilliant compilation. thank you! 😄😊🍦
Thanks so much!
Lol the auto generated captions are epic!
This is great :)
Coolasion ❤️
I just cried!
This is so sweet, lots of articles like this will more likely scare me and make me not want kids but this was adorable.
Stina H. - As long as you have a realistic approach where you know the good and bad.. it would suck to go into it blind and only seeing the positive side or being ignorant.
There is nothing wrong with deciding not to have them
LOved this one. "Discover who HE/SHE is". YES!! Dont make him/her into YOU!
Susan, we loved that advice as well!! It's so important to let allow your child to grow into their own person.
ALL TRUE! Every last one of them! You'll smile, laugh, nod your head in agreement and, by the end . . . . . you'd better have a tissue! (or ten.)
Wow - the Mum (00:25 - 00:35) has the most stunning, beautiful eyes !
Alan Deans ❤️
That was a beautiful video ❤️
Thank you so much K&F.