MUM & BABY TIPS THAT I WISH I'D KNOWN BEFORE BABY: My Best Advice For A New Mum UK | HomeWithShan

[@amyedlin8153]

The BEST advice I saw was on an Instagram post a few weeks ago. I was getting all stressed about should I start sleep training, should I get him to nap independently rather than a cuddle, he should probably have an earlier night, comparing routines to other people…. “It’s only a problem if it’s a problem for you” 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Stressing over things I think I ‘should’ be doing when in fact everything is working perfectly right. If it’s not a problem, it doesn’t need addressing right now 💁🏼‍♀️

[@HomeWithShan]

EXACTLY! Love this!! Such good advice 😂♥️👏🏼

[@sabine46]

So true!! I keep thinking to myself..... should I be nap training my baby or not. Every book says I should lay him away awake / half awake. He is nearly 7 months now, but all he needs is a little 3-5 minute cuddle and rock and he's gone and it works so perfect at the moment. And if I lay him away awake or even half asleep, first thing he does is stand back up again and party (he is always on the go go go! Crawling, standing, etc) But it works for us and he naps in his cot. So maybe some day I will try and train him, but for now he naps like an angel. So why disturb it!

[@HomeWithShan]

@@sabine46 exactly!! You do what’s best for you and little one!! 👏🏼👏🏼♥️

[@Lily91x]

One of the best pieces of advice I give new mums is naptime is YOUR time. Try to do housework etc when the baby is AWAKE for example put baby in bouncer in the kitchen when you’re washing up / doing bottles etc. Put baby in high hair with a snack when cleaning the kitchen or do it when they’re eating lunch. Clean the bathroom while baby is in the bath (if they can be in a sit up seat etc) put washing away while baby is playing on the floor in the room with some toys etc. So when nap time comes round, sit down with a brew and just relax or take a nap yourself! X

[@khaoularmb2196]

You’re are amazing, I was pregnant with my first baby during COVID ( everything was closed ) and I had no idea what I was going to buy for the baby and me, hospital bags, and I’ve found your videos ..... omg you saved my life, you showed me what to buy, what to not buy , how to organise the hospital bags, what to take. Now my baby girl is 2 months and You’re still helping me with your Precious advice and taking screenshots of all the things you used. Everyone in my family was surprised how I knew everything and managed to get everything for me and the baby as a first mom especially during the lockdown. Even my midwife was impressed how organised my hospital bag was. THANK YOU indeed, you literally made my whole pregnancy journey and even now as being a mom for my 2 months baby.

[@HomeWithShan]

Aww babe, this message has made my WEEK! Thank you so much for your support! You’re smashing this Mum life 👏🏼♥️♥️

[@victoriahastings2949]

I’ve just watched this sat in my hospital bed waiting for my induction to get labour going. Thank you for these tips, I can’t wait to put them into practice when baby arrives - hopefully soon!

[@HomeWithShan]

Awww so exciting!!! I remember watching videos like this when I was being induced with George!! Good luck Mama!! 💪🏼♥️

[@lolalobola4557]

Good luck! I tell every new mum ~ You've got this but don't he afraid to lean on people for help 😊 it takes a village

[@ditlostephanie]

The best advice is absolutely to get out the house! Get some fresh air get a new environment, and press the reset button.

[@KristenBxox]

Yay!! Thank you!! I’m 39 weeks pregnant and have been binging your videos to make me feel more prepared. Can’t wait to get this baby out of me!

[@HomeWithShan]

Aww, I bet your so excited!! ♥️🥰🥺

[@CherryPieBlog]

Would also recommend vapour bubble bath for babies when they have a cold and let the shower run so it steams up the bathroom and hold baby in there so their nose starts running

[@shadymisss7354]

Love your videos! Im 12 weeks pregnant now and I have been binge watching all your vids! Lots of love from the Netherlands 🥰

[@HomeWithShan]

Aw congratulations babe, I’m so pleased you like the videos ♥️

[@shadymisss7354]

Thanks 😊🌸

[@odaisapadre7605]

Thank you so much, I needed to hear this , I was having a stressful day but your advise made me feel at ease.

[@HomeWithShan]

Aw I’m so glad, hang in there! We’re all with you ♥️

[@Homewiththehodgsons]

Omg point two!!! I watch your video when George had a cold and I went out and got the plug and loads of other stuff just in case! He got a cold like 3 days later! Was so glad I watched your video! 💙

[@HomeWithShan]

Ahhh honestly it’s SOOOO worth stocking up in those emergencies! So glad I could help 🥰

[@bethanyhalpin2913]

Such good tips and exactly what I needed to hear today. I’ve got a 12 week old little boy who has severe colic, every day is a battle. It feels like it’s never going to end but I know it is just a phase and he will grow out of it soon 🤞mums supporting mums is what we all need (and dads can’t leave them out 😆) xxx

[@HomeWithShan]

100% you’ll get through it, it’s so hard and I can’t even imagine what you’re going through but but WILL get through it 💪🏼🥰♥️

[@karenbarbaccia4026]

Bethany Halpin my daughter had colic for about 4 months constantly every evening, but believe me they grow out of it. Have you tried Mam products? They seem to have good reviews. My daughter is 33 yrs old now 🥰

[@naomithorns8664]

Thank you! I really needed this! I have a 7 month boy and there’s days where I wonder what the hell am I doing?! Thank you ❤️

[@HomeWithShan]

I feel like that most days hahaa😂☺️♥️♥️

[@naomithorns8664]

@@HomeWithShan we’re also in the same kinda situation (ish) my partner is also in the English military as well! So he’s away all the time!

[@meganrampton]

Your videos are making me so at ease. My anxiety during pregnancy is absolutely crippling. 8 weeks to go xxxxx

[@HomeWithShan]

Ahh I’m so pleased! You’re going to smash it!! ♥️

[@kimberley6158]

I just wanted to say a great BIG thank you so much for telling us about the plug in medicine thing omg its so good and im actually loving all of your tips and recommendations and all of your videos im so addicted to ! ❤

[@redshoes6940]

Great advice. I wish I was better at tip 9 though. As an older first time mum to an 8 week old daughter, meeting people I find hard. Have no idea where to meet anyone like minded!

[@melwest6639]

Thank you Shan - I really needed someone to tell me I’m smashing it this morning - little one has decided that exactly 5am is the time we wake up everyday now 🤦‍♀️ been going on for a few weeks and it’s tough. Keep reminding myself it’s just a phase 🤞🏻

[@HomeWithShan]

100% you’re smashing it!!! 🥰♥️💪🏼

[@cerim9339]

Aww such a lovely video Shan! I am due in 2 weeks with our first baby, this is full of fab tips!

[@HomeWithShan]

Aw congratulations, what a wonderful stage!! I hope YOU are doing well ♥️♥️♥️

[@cerim9339]

Thank you! I have watched most of your videos, loads been so helpful 😁 and George is a cutie. Love seeing your mum & son relationship! X

[@Amariehome]

Due date twin!!! Me too x

[@cerim9339]

@@Amariehome waaa so exciting! Congratulations ❤️

[@jessicao1822]

Love this! My baby is due in 6 days, off to the pharmacy today to stock up on cold and flu medicine just incase 😅

[@jndb19]

Im due anyday. Thanks for the tips, this video really spoke to me

[@HomeWithShan]

Aww, hang in there lovely!! We’re all here with you ♥️🥰

[@shelleyj210]

Thank you for this video! My baby boy is 8 weeks old and sometimes I feel I’m just waiting for his next nap and really don’t know what I’m doing 😅

[@mittenmoon4843]

Just discovered your channel and found this great. Keep up the good work and thanks for the information.

[@shannonwilson8639]

My top tip I’ve learnt the hard way is to take a microwave sterilising bag in your changing bag, everywhere tends to have a sink and a microwave so when you’ve used all your bottles (greedy little baby) you can wash and sterilise them and start again

[@HomeWithShan]

Such a good tip!!!! Love this!! Xxx

[@kturnerzzz]

eBay is also a great source of baby grows and baby clothes in general! Got some real bargains, some brand new or barely used. More sustainable too!

[@Jess140594]

The best advice I got, was to feed & nappy change on demand. The midwives told me to feed every 3 hours and made out any longer than that would be awful. I'd wake up, feed him, take an hour to settle, then he'd need a nappy change, then he'd have to be settled. It got to the point I was up with him for 2 hours, slept for 1, then repeated all night. He was ratty because he was being forced to feed when he wanted to sleep, he wasn't sleeping enough and I was then a zombie whilst already being in agony from a section. My Mum and friends said to scrap the advice from the midwives and just do it on demand... now me, partner and baby are much happier. Baby is 1 month and sleeps at night for a good 4-5 hours before waking. In fact the other night he slept from 10pm until 4.45am. He had a change half way through that night and a drowsy feed too. That works best for all of us.

[@kirstenwebster6728]

Thank you for this! 🙌

[@kieranskinner7248]

Hi am 26 and a mum to a 8,6,5,3,2 and 1 week old twins.How are you and your little one doing?

[@kerrysales4654]

Zip up babygrows for night time nappy changes is a game changer

[@HomeWithShan]

Omg tell me about it!!! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@amberlh9605]

What nappies do you recommend? Due in 6 weeks and not sure on what to stock up on!Xx

[@HomeWithShan]

Honestly we’ve used them all!! Aldi, Tesco, Asda, pampers… the ones I’ve found to be the best were pampers, but I think they’re all really good tbh!! Xxxx

[@Aurelx21]

I have a 5 month old who wakes up every 2-3 hours at night time. I don’t know what to do. .

[@CherryPieBlog]

It’s normal!

[@LaurenGreenTeaPlease]

Tip #4. 👌🏼🙌🏼👏🏼

[@tanyakillick1077]

I don't have any mum friends. Really wish I did

[@lauraw9822]

❤️

[@HomeWithShan]

♥️♥️

[@abdulshukkoor522]

please give English subtitile..iam from kerala

[@JohnHSmith666]