NO #1. From the day you and baby come
home after delivery, turn baby
on (his) or (her) side in crib and "prop"
the bottle for baby to
feed, do this to ensure that you may
obtain much needed rest, your body has
been traumatized from the one hour of
labor and delivery, and could require
up to ten years to fully recuperate.
NO #2. If baby wakes up crying first
thing in the morning, and this is
distressing to you, "prop" the bottle
for baby, close the nursery door, put
on your head phones and relax with
your favorite music for the day,
don't be concerned over his or her
persistent crying, crying is beneficial,
it expands the infants lungs and lets
him know early on that his ploys for
attention, simply will not work.
NO #3. Don't rush baby off to the
pediatrician simply because he or she
has had a fever of 107 degrees and
vomiting up blood for a few days,
this most likely is a childhood virus
that needs nothing more than to "run"
its' course.
NO #4. Toddlers are notoriously picky
eaters, there is no need for concern
if they don't eat for several weeks,
they will eat when their hungry.
NO #5. It is in the babys' best
interest to be left often with a
variety of sitters, this will ensure
that they do not develop
"separation anxiety" bonding with your
baby is nothing more than an unfounded
theory.
NO #6. Do not fall prey to the
medical professions "hype" about
immunizations, they are completely
unnecessary, and only twenty five out
of a hundred children die, when
not immunized.
NO #7. As your toddler ages do not
concern yourself with early
childhood development or educational
toys, its not your responsibility to
teach your child, thats what pre-school
is for.
NO #8. Don't worry about safe guarding
your home for your toddler they learn
from experience, if they have a drink
of dish detergent it will give them a
good cleaning out and they more than
likely won't repeat this action, the same
applies for other safeguards around your
home, again, babies learn from experience.
NO #9. Do not make the common mistake
of "praising your toddler" for his or
her accomplishments, (the things
they picked up from the sitters) these
actions form self esteem and may
potentially lead the child to feelings
of self worth, neither of which are
desirable attributes, pay as little
attention as possible to their strides
in order to avoid them becoming self
confident.
NO #10. If by some miracle your child
has survived thus far, do not refer to
yourself as a mother, immediately place
the child in foster care and sever
your parental rights, last, but most
important! have yourself sterilized to
prevent any future pregnancies.