Common Mistakes of First-Time Parents (BLOG, LINK)

Babies don't come with an instruction manual, but you can learn a thing (or eight) from these common new parent mistakes. If it someti...

Babies don't come with an instruction manual, but you can learn a thing (or eight) from these common new parent mistakes.

If it sometimes feels as though your parenting strategy can be summed up as "trial and error," join the club. Mistakes will be made, early and often. But when it comes to the health and well-being of your baby, we think you'll agree: The fewer missteps, the better.

Fortunately, parents have been making mistakes for years, and this is your opportunity to learn from them. We consulted with a leading pediatrician, author, mom.me contributor, and - most importantly - mom of two, Dr. Cara Natterson, on eight common mistakes new parents make.

-- Pamela Sitt, MSN Healthy Living

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