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Topic: IT'S A BOY!
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MIKE GATLIN Prowler Junkie Posts: 4307 From: Flushing, MI Registered: AUG 2000
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posted 02-14-2001 07:41 PM
If you had 1 baby raising tip for David and Erika, what would it be? Mine...nite nite baby boy in your own bed, in your own room with the lites out and door closed!------------------ OUT OF THE CRATE STOCK..FOR NOW!
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Marc-Colo-99 Prowler Junkie Posts: 1614 From: Aurora, Colorado Registered: JUL 2000
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posted 02-14-2001 08:59 PM
Let them know you Luv em, Luv em Luv em.------------------ MRCAT2U
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butchcee Prowler Junkie Posts: 7476 From: Lake Ariel, Pa. Registered: SEP 2000
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posted 02-14-2001 09:05 PM
Right on Marc, and teach by example! ------------------ AL Yellow is DCOOLEST
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ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000
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posted 02-14-2001 09:33 PM
Not as important as what you first three pointed out, but I would read to them and have music playing a lot. Don't let them get hooked on tv while still infants. Get them interested in reading and music. They will learn something useful instead of all the wrong things.
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CJ Prowler Junkie Posts: 18860 From: Rochester Hills, MI USA Registered: JUL 2000
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posted 02-15-2001 06:27 AM
First and foremost, love them unconditionally and always let them know they are loved. But don't spoil them.I agree with Ed, reading is important. Start reading to them even as babies. It is a wonderful habit to develop. They love the sound of your voice even when they aren't old enough to understand. I read to both of my sons. They were excellent readers when they got to school and my oldest son has continued the practice with his own two sons. Mike G is absolutely right, also, with regard to the night time ritual. Rock them if you like, but don't rock them to sleep every night. They will never learn how to fall asleep by themselves.
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WildCat Prowler Junkie Posts: 6862 From: Just north of Louisville Registered: JUL 2000
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posted 02-15-2001 02:50 PM
Good points by all I found that with my daughter to explain things to her from an early age about right and wrong. You cannot let them do everything they want when they are small because they do not understand and expect them to mind when they are older. I hate to see someone yell at their kids in public. I was able to get her attention and she would stop what she was doing without saying a word or any physical contact. I know he is just a few days old but never too soon. ------------------ Larry Mayes `99~`00 ISCA International Points Champ JOHNNY LIGHTNING DIECAST Tom Mills Bumper Kit and hood gas shock kit Paint by Custom Painting Unlimited Chromed Factory wheels Chrome Grill Chrome door handle lifts Ceramic brake pads TGF Door inserts untrimmed Mud Flaps Hand polished frame
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Y2KRedProwler Prowler Junkie Posts: 385 From: Los Angeles Area, CA,USA Registered: JUL 2000
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posted 02-15-2001 04:41 PM
Teach him early on to put his dirty diapers in the DIAPER GENIE by himself!
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Dave Mills Prowler Junkie Posts: 5419 From: Johnstown, PA, USA Registered: JUL 2000
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posted 02-15-2001 05:39 PM
My first rule was: Keep your hands off the glass in my cars and don't touch my trains.------------------
Dave
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ALLEY CAT Prowler Junkie Posts: 36093 From: Mesa, Az Registered: JUL 2000
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posted 02-16-2001 03:52 PM
Spend all the TIME you possibly can with them, as they grow up so fast, and you can't go back and makeup those lost hours.Speaking from experience! ------------------ Larry Salzman Call 911 - there is a Prowler in my garage....
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