Smarties, have we got a great giveaway for you from our friends at Britax! CSP {hearts} Britax, and we know a great many of you do, too.
Here’s the scoop: Britax is traveling to Charlotte in the Britax Expect Greatness Tour to celebrate the starring role the company’ s baby products play in the upcoming movie, “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” (which looks pretty hilarious). They’ll be in specially branded Britax and “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” mini-vans (note to Jen: must get the Smarty Party over there pronto and show off our pink and green!)
The tour will be at Destination Maternity in Sharon Corners on May 5 (THIS Saturday!) from 10 am to 3 pm. They’ll be offering tons of giveaways, discounts, and parent education.
For those that can’t make it to Destination Maternity on the 5th, there is also a chance to win Britax products in an online giveaway. Tons of chances to win – just what we like! PLUS, we’ve also got an awesome giveaway just for our lovely CSP readers!
Smarty Giveaway:
YOU could win a BRITAX B-SAFE infant car seat – a $179.99 value!. (Also, as a side note: if you win this fab car seat (or even if you don’t win but just buy a Britax product), make sure you check out the Britax Registry Rewards program where parents have a chance to win a free Boulevard 70 convertible car seat!)
How do you win?
1. Simply leave a comment below with your answer to this question: What is the best piece of advice you would give any new parent? Please make sure your name and correct email address are linked to your comment so we can contact you if you win!
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That’s it! So let’s hear it! What advice can you offer a new parent?
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I’m due in 6 weeks with a baby girl and don’t have a car seat yet, so this would be wonderful! As I’m not yet a parent, I don’t have any amazing advice, although my general life advice is “take things one day at a time, and cherish every moment!”
I’m due in November and as a first-time mom-to-be, the best thing I’ve done is to listen and learn from other Mom friends out there! I’ve also not been shy to admit I know nothing about being a Mom and have asked my friends to share their thoughts on everything from daycare to breastfeeding to diapers, etc. Each of my friends has a unique perspective on all things baby and being a parent and I’ve learned so much from just being a sponge and soaking it all in.
I’m due in 2 weeks with my 2nd child. I’m far from being an expert at parenting but the 3 things I’m reminding myself are: babies will find their own “schedule” my house will be clean again… one day, and most important you will sleep again!
The best advice is to accept help! People want to help and it may feel uncomfortable, but it blesses them and you – and you’re gonna need it!
It’s so cliche, but also so true – if you’re a first time mom try and sleep when the baby is sleeping (which is a lot in the beginning) instead of checking email or cleaning your house. It won’t be possible with the second or third!
take advantage of the help. whether its people bringing you food, or watching your little ones so you can rest or cleaning your home. It helps so much!
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Listen to your motherly instinct. You know your child best! What am I talking about… we have no children but we are due in November:) Love this car seat!
My best piece of advice would be to “Enjoy every moment, they grow up so fast!” We are having our third, a “surprise” baby girl in 4 weeks!
My best piece of advice would be to get as much sleep as possible before the baby is born cause you have never truly experienced sleep deprivation until you are a new parent…but it’s totally worth it!
Take advice from others with a grain of salt. You will get tons if unsolicited advice! Follow your Mommy gut!
If I could give one piece of advice…spend the extra money and go with the Britax car seat! It will be the best investment you’ll make!
My best piece of advice is to ask for and accept help from friends. They want to help out but might not know how. Its so overwhelming the first couple of months – its good to have a little help where you can get it.
I agree with some of the already given comments, go with your Mommy instinct, nap when baby is napping, and accept the help when offered. I am due at the end of July and have a 7year old and can count on one hand how many nights I have slept the entire night. Take naps as often as you can. Would also love the car seat. We are pretty much starting over.
To learn how to safety install your car seat by a CPST and to keep baby rear facing as long as possible
My best advice to a new parent: Don’t try to be perfect.
My best advice is to just take it one day at a time and to sleep whenever you can!
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I am pregnant w/ my first child. I have researched lots and lots of car seats and the BSafe seems to be the best choice. It has great reviews! I do have to stepchildren. I think the best advice I can give is that things are not always going to be perfect and that’s ok. :0) You make the best decisions you can at the time. And you take one day at a time. Talk to other moms around you. They can help you out. :0)
Best advice is if you’re planning to breastfeed, find a great lactation consultant to support you!
My best advice is to listen to all of the advice everyone has to offer you, but understand that not all of it will apply to you. Take what you can use and forget the rest. Also, enjoy all of the downtime before baby arrives. As soon as they learn to move, there won’t be much down time 🙂
Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Nobody expects you to be supermom. You’re baby won’t care if the dishes are not done or if the laundry is not folded. Love your baby and thank God every day for the gift of a sweet little baby.
My advice is to slow down and enjoy all of the small, special moments because the time will fly by. We are due with our second little boy in 3 weeks, and it is amazing how quickly we have watched our first little boy grow up. The last five years has been an amazing ride and we are looking forward to enjoying our growing family!
My advice would be to enjoy your little one, the laundry and dishes can wait!
We’ve been told it’s okay to make mistakes, and that we’ll learn as we go!
Get sleep while you can now and when you can after the baby arrives!
First time to-be momma here. From everything I gather – have no expectations! Hah!
Love love love Britax!!! My son loves his too! My best advice is what was given to me during my first pregnancy ” your are their mommy and no one else, you know what’s best and don’t worry about what others are saying or telling you to do!”
The best piece of advice is to enjoy every sleep deprived moment and ask for help when you need it.
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I’m pregnant for the first time & my piece of advice would be take all the help you can get from your family & friends! Make them bring you food once the baby is here so you can spend your time with that darling child.
Take help when offered
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Buy a really nice camera! We take so many pics of our little guy.
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Enjoy even the sleepless nights, they grow up so fast
The best advice that I received was to enjoy every moment, and not to sweat the small stuff. I cuddle with my daughter each night before bed, and while sometimes I know I have a million other things that I should be doing (like laundry or that pile of dishes), I also know that in a few years cuddling with mom won’t be what the “cool” kids do. So, I am going to take every cuddle I can get right now, even if that means that I have to stay up an hour later to get those other things done.
Take it one day at a time! I found myself worrying about things that could happen, and it stressed me out really bad. The stress caused me to be grouchy which effected my children.
My advice to any new parent would be to cherish each and every moment with their little one because before you know it they are going to be all grown up and on their own!
If you use a pacifier, always have back ups in your purse, diaper bag, car, and around the house, those things go missing all of the time
my best advice is to go with your gut instinct as a mommy! you know your baby better than anyone else!
I don’t know – I am going to be a new parent myself! But as a former nanny.. to always answer every question kids ask – that is how they learn!
My advice would be, try not to hold baby a lot. Lay him down when your just sitting. If course all babies need loved & to be held but don’t overdue it 🙂
Love this giveaway, I’m due early july
Dont be afraid to ask for help, with breastfeeding, housework or whatever. There are so many people who want to help, just ask!
Ignore criticizing remarks from people. Everyone is going to have an opinion, but trust your instinct and do what works for you and your baby.
My best piece of advice for any mom (new or seasoned), would be to simply enjoy your kids. I’m sure it’s been said a million times, but as a mother of two, it’s very easy for me to always have something on my to do list that I could be doing while the kids are playing. Life isn’t about checking off a to-do list; you CAN learn to simplify and many times you can cross things off without doing them because in the large scheme of things, making memories with your kids is more important then them remembering that Mommy was always cleaning or at her computer. Prioritize and set aside a specific amount time each day to do those things, and stick to that time limit. 🙂 (And gals, checking facebook or uploading pictures is not impressive to your kids – it may be to your friends or family, but someday, you don’t want to have regrets, lol. 🙂 Love them – love them – love them: love your kids and SHOW them (not just tell them) that they are your top priority. 🙂
My best advice to any new parents is to throw out all your expectations and preconceptions. Things don’t always go the way you pictured in your head, but more often than not, it’s better! Learn to let go and enjoy!!
Make it a point to set aside time for yourself and don’t feel guilty about it.
Just relax and go with the flow 🙂
my best advice is to roll with the punches and be flexible. you will learn as you go 🙂
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Learn to multi-task especially if you have more than one kid (for example when i’m feeding the baby, I read bedtime stories to my 3 year old and no matter how difficult or impossible it seems, you need to find time just for yourself (mine is after a couple of hours of sleep, I’ll wake up at night when the house is quiet, and email friends, read, whatever I want as long as its for me).
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Listen to your parents….they know what you really ‘need’….and enjoy this time….cause once that sweet baby gets here we’ll be too busy and too tired!….but we’ll be VERY happy!
My advice for new parents is to start prunes as the first food! This way you have a safe back up plan if the little one gets “backed up” =)
I don’t even understand how I stopped up here, but I thought this put up used to be good. I do not realize who you might be however certainly you’re going to a famous blogger when you are not already. Cheers!
have someone that can come watch the baby so you can get some sleep!
Let anyone help who offers! And don’t be afraid to ask for help!
Im a mom to be, but here’s Great advice for a mother to be. Patience is the key, capture every moment, and if you dont know DONT hesitate to ask!!