That I've learned over the past 3 weeks:
(1) Pampers newborn diapers with the yellow that turn blue stripe when wet makes life a lot simpler. Especially for first time parents.
(2) Velcro swaddle wraps are the best invention. Ever.
(3) Changing pads are not to protect your baby from the surface you change their diaper on. It's vice versa.
(4) And it's never a smart idea to change a diaper on a bed with freshly washed sheets. Especially without a changing pad. No matter how fast you think you are.
(5) Blow up excercise balls are excellent for sitting on while bouncing an upset baby.
(6) It's a good idea to have more than 1 diaper on hand when leaving home. Even if your already running late and you think you wont be gone for long. Because your always gone longer than you think you will be.
(7) It takes over a half hour longer than you think it will to get ready before leaving home to go somewhere.
(8) It's always a good idea to have a burp cloth close by. Using your bed sheet as a substitute in the middle of the night just constitutes more laundry in the morning.
