What would be your advice for a first time parent?

Well i am going to turn a parent for the firsttime coming April, I what it has allowed me is to get an insight what reponsibilities are, as i am aware now that one nascent life is hugely dependent on me for his placement in society and whatever decesion i take has also ramification for my wud be child , so i am trying hard to place myself in a position financialyy where his progression in life is amply taken care off

Read and do some research for what to expect, but at the same time don't assume everything that works for others will work for you.

Just that everything goes by so fast, so when your frustrated you have to get up at 2 am, stop and think for a moment, it dosnt seem nice now, but you'll miss it. you'll miss them neeeding you and being so small and preciouse, so cherish each moment.

My advice would be " Be patient everything will be fine and it will work out." Also Don't sweat the small stuff. Those are the 2 things iv'e learned so far.

Set a side some time for yourself. You need a break. If you don't take time for yourself it will take a toll on you.

get all the rest that you can. Don't wish for them to grow up to fast, before you know it they will. Cherish every moment and try to not read things up on the internet too much about this or that

There is so much to say to a first time parent.I would first say enjoy your bundle of joy and listen to advise but you are born with a anate ability to raise your child so do what you think is best and if you need help call a professional.

be ready!!!!

sleep while you can

Don't blink! They grow so quick. Don't stress over little things like messes, just enjoy them while they are little. Trust your own instincts and judgments. You will get lots of well meaning advice from friends, family and doctors, but always go with your gut feelings.

To take joy and cherish in every single second you have with them at this age because they grow up so fast. Just take things one day at a time. If you need help or have a question, don't be afraid to ask someone.

Enjoy every single moment and say I LOVE YOU at least 50 times a day!

Make sure you have the What to Expect the First year and Toddler years.. they help tremendously! But, just that if you ever have any questions, call your Dr. that's what they are there for.. & to just love that baby & know that you are doing everything right.

be patient! patience is a virtue anyway!

I would have to say the best advice for any new parent is to trust your own instinct. Everyone has advice to give and everyone is different. Follow the advice of your doctor and take time for yourself. Being a new parent is overwhelming at times and you need to take a break. Don't always think others are telling you how to raise your child but telling you how things were for them. Take it all in and do what you think is best fitting for you.

well just be there makw sure that they won't get into anything and watch otu for anythjing that they will get into and make sure you have all pen pencils markers put up becuase they wil get in them

Listen to everyones piece of advice-many will speak words of wisdom. Choose and follow what you feel comfy with and what feels right in your gut. Amazingly, being a 1st time parent, you instantly have that motherly feeling of knowing what's right and what's wrong. We are all human, we will not always know the right thing in what to do but don't stress, enjoy it!

take each day as it comes thats all you can say really as no one can really prepare anyone for the tasks ahead it seems that being a parent can be the hardest and the most rewarding time of anybodys life so i think that you really just need to be patient and learn to be very giving and very understanding to another humans needs

There have been great responses here already! My little one will be 3 weeks old on Wednesday. My favorite piece of advice given to me from a lactation consultant when I was still in the hospital came about when I was conflicted about going back to work. She told me, "You will never look back on this first year and wished you had worked more".

RElax and enjoy the small things in life. In the end that will be what matters. Your child will be an invidividual...no one will be like him/her so don't expect them to live up to someone elses standards. :)