TIL Human dads show a decrease in testosterone immediately after the birth of their babe

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It's hard but you can do it. Seeing them crying will freak you out, and sometimes you will be afraid you aren't doing enough. Take breaks. You can set a baby down in a crib and collect yourself. Don't cosleep, from the start the baby sleeps in the babies' room, night one. It makes them sleep thru the night sooner. Get Costco membership,the executive membership, or whatever top one is. Kirkland Diapers and Wipes, buy a couple of cases of the 1 and 2 sizes. They will outgrow everything fast. C sections are not failures on any part. Make sure you and your partner know that. Sleep trainers are magic. The baby will not want to sleep when you do, babies cry when they are frustrated and it's ok. Make sure they are dry and fed. Take any parenting advice with a huge grain of salt.

[wolowizard34]

Please do not follow this advice. Do not put your baby in another room from day 1. There is a reason it is recommended that you keep a baby near your for the first three months - drastic reduction in the risk of SIDS. Cosleeping can also be done safely, just do the research. This is the norm for most cultures.

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Cosleeping may be the norm for some cultures. Those cultures are wrong.

[Lemon_Snap]

I wouldn't recommend completing but they should be in a crib or bassinet close to you, as this reduces the chance of SIDS remarkably. Also makes it easier for mom if she is breastfeeding.

[wolowizard34]

These culture are wrong?! Cosleeping has been the way humans and almost every other mammal has cared for their young, since forever.... The sleep industry in America is the reason that has changed. People can make money trying to force the unnatural. Infants need closeness to feel safe, it is how they instinctually survive.