Share the best baby advice you’ve been given with ASDA Little Angels for the chance to win a £300 voucher! NOW CLOSED

[EmmaMumsnet]

Having your first child can be a daunting time, causing you to ask yourself ‘Am I doing this right?’ multiple times a day. And with the constant stream of parenting tips from all and sundry, it can be hard to know who and what to listen to. ASDA Little Angels would like to know what the one piece of baby advice someone gave you was that really cut through the noise and made a difference.

Here’s what ASDA Little Angels has to say: "We all know you can get great advice online from the likes of Mumsnet or our own Baby & Toddler Club; but sometimes that one thing that makes your life easier can come from the most unexpected source. We’d love to hear yours!"

Did someone show you a handy trick to make nappy changes hassle-free or tell you the must have essentials for your nappy bag? Maybe you were given golden advice on how to still feel like yourself whilst caring for baby? Or perhaps you were told tips on how to get your baby to sleep through the night?

Whether you were enlightened by the numerous uses for wet wipes or told a never-fail trick to soothe your baby, please share it below and you will be entered into the prize draw where one Mumsnetter will win a £300 voucher of their choice (from a list).

Thanks and good luck!

MNHQ

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[EllieMumsnet]

Congratulations to @lizd31 for winning the prize draw of a £300 voucher!

[Dsiso]

Have at least 3 of everything (cot sheets, babygrows, vests, blankets, sleep sacs etc) one on the baby, one in the wash and one ready to go on. I still use this rule when packing to go away with my 6 year old!

[rackhampearl]

Don’t buy everything you see just because you’re having a baby, you won’t even use half of it. Time with your baby is more valuable then any amount of designer clothes or mod cons. Just you and your baby. Belly full of milk and some cuddles. Don’t clutter yourself with things you don’t need.

[Azra12]

a mothers instinct is always (well 98% of the time) right no matter what everyone has to say
If you feel something isn't right then get it checked out.
Sometimes I used to feel like I was exaggerating by taking my LO to the Doctors or walk in centre but that's what they are there for
Rather to be safe than sorry

[carolineandbaby]

I got told to pack changes of clothes into freezer bags for the hospital and in her changing bag do that you don’t have to hunt around for sets of clothes when you need a quick change they are altogether in one bag and then the dirty clothes can be stored in the freezer bag until you get home and can shove them straight in the wash

[haveacupoftea]

See the people who claim to exclusively breast feed and who bang on about not weaning even 1 day before 6 months? Don't listen to them because if you do you'll find they suddenly decide to wean before 6 months when their child won't stop crying wanting more than milk. And some of them are giving bottles of formula and not letting on. Do it YOUR way!

[singadream]

Just love and feed them and the rest will follow.

[tootsieglitterballs]

When asleep, if you lift their arm up and it flops back down, they are in a deep enough sleep to put down (hopefully) !

[GetKnitted]

The special baby cries!!

But you have to be relaxed enough to hear these, which is not necessarily possible if you are anxious and sleep deprived!

[Tonkatol]

It is too easy to become inundated by all the advice you are given as a new mum. The best advice I was given was to let people give you the advice and then do what you think is right. No two babies are the same and what works for one, won't necessarily work for another.

[Mammatron]

Every baby is different and you will soon know your baby better than anyone else!

[ipanda]

Before you start changing a nappy make sure you have everything at hand, especially if you're alone... wipes, tissues, creams, waste bags, fresh nappies, towels and toys to keep the little one entertained. A good shaped changing mat can help a lot too.

[Flickabella36]

I think my advice is enjoy it! Housework can wait and your baby will soon be a 14 year old who won't come near you! Babies cry, don't sleep long, poop all the time and eat often! But they smell scrumptious and need cuddles!

[kerryanna]

To never compare or take others experiences, advice or opinions as gospel, all babies are different and no-one will know your baby as you do, go with your gut.

[SistersOfPercy]

When I was 19 and had just had DS it turned my world upside down. He wasn't planned, I was living with my parents and very immature and along came this living breathing thing that I was suddenly responsible for.
I remember telling my health visitor of my frustrations when he cried and she said 'you know what, when you think it's all getting too much, walk away, count to ten, grab a coffee and breathe for a moment then return to the situation'
She was right and eventually I got it all together and he's now a very handsome 24 year old IT Manager.

[peronel]

When breast feeding feed on one side, change the baby, feed on the other side.

[1033MICHELLE]

Try to sleep when your baby sleeps, even for 15 minutes, it will help loads!

[jollyjester]

The best piece of advice I was given and I have given out is

It is your baby. You know yourself best and you know what works for you.

Be it breast or bottle feeding, baby still gets fed. Co-sleeping or own crib, baby still sleeps. Disposable or reusable nappies, as long as baby is happy who cares.

Society can be very quick to judge others for choices so do what works for you and don't worry about it because one day soon they will no longer be a baby.

[FrenchieMum2Be]

I was shown how to take vests off from the neck down, wow! It made a big difference when I had to deal with first 'poonami' incident.

[pattiselmabouvier]

To just keep reminding yourself “it’s only temporary” during the tough phases. My son is now 2 and I need this mantra more than ever!!

[maria08k]

The best advice i was given ( which of course i ignored and now wish i hadn't ) was to accept help...if you mother in law offers to do your ironing....let her! If your mum says she will cook you dinner....let her! Don't feel to proud....i was so worried if i accepted help that people would think i was failing and that i couldn't get on with day-to-day life with a new baby so i struggled on. Those few first days are a whirlwind of sleepless nights, anxiety, emotion and not knowing if you are on your head or heels.....you are not superwoman.....no-one is! A little bit of help really does go a long way so accept it!

[ikkle87]

gently stroke the bridge of babies nose and it helps them drift off to sleep

[manfalou]

You baby doesnt need loads of clothes! They grow so quickly, don't waste your money. have a couple of sets and use baby grows... They only poop on them anyway

[Sammie87]

All babies do things in their own time, there's no competition, just let your baby lead the way and encourage them to grow in their own timescale.

[LuckyHansu]

To trust my gut feeling. Every baby is completely different and you'll drive yourself mad trying to take everyone's advice!!!