Learn from my fail

RondackHiker

From the baby folds cleaning thread and from talking about baby wearing with a friend, I figured we could pool some collective knowledge and avoid making some mistakes.

Share your mommy fails for the benefit of all!

RondackHiker

When potty training your son, sit to the side, not directly in front of him while he's on the toilet.

magentawarped

Don't point your kid's hind end toward the diaper caddy when changing. I'd rather wipe poop off the wall than have to throw away half a pack of diapers.

ShePersisted

Don't try to use a nose bulb to suction baby's nose while he is sleeping. It will result in hours of crying and fussiness. Also don't cut nails, don't wipe eyes, just don't do anything- let the baby sleep when baby needs sleep!

MissDemeanor

Don't hold your baby up over your head too soon after feeding him. He will barf in your mouth.

Soap1

Watch your depth perception when walking through tight doorways.  I think I've accidentally bumped all three of my babies' heads on the door frame at some point in their lives.

JackieP1023

Don't assume what sounds like a little poop actually is a little poop. This morning, she pooped down her leg. It got all over her, me, even between her toes!

Codypup

TyrannosaurusLex said:

Don't eat twelve mini cupcakes in one sitting. I know it's not baby related, but just don't.

@tyrannosauruslex - what about 12 mini muffins? Cupcakes I can pass up, but those adorable little muffins are like bakery crack. 

RondackHiker

If your three year old is dusting, don't mention the baby might be cold. He'll cover her with his dust cloth and you'll spend twenty minutes de-dusting her ears.

Amyjoy1972

Try to remember to put boob back on shirt before you answer the door.

MamaHollywood27

Don't forget to clean inbetween baby's toes, socks, sleepers and sweat=stank! Lol it's crazy how funky those adorable little tootsies can get.

Virgo&Aquarius

Hold your phone extra tight while Bumping, Facebooking, IGing or whatever to avoid it sliding out your hand and smacking your kid on the head while cradling them (

magentawarped

Virgo&Aquarius said:

Hold your phone extra tight while Bumping, Facebooking, IGing or whatever to avoid it sliding out your hand and smacking your kid on the head while cradling them (

Also, remember to turn the sound off for middle of the night feedings. A random notification noise as baby is drifting back off can ruin your night.

annie0714

Don't hold your reflux baby up right in front of you unless you want a face full of spit up X_X Oops missed that this was pretty much already said

ScaredOfCats

Don't tell DH that you won't wake him up one night. He will take this as a free pass to sleep in the guest room, because tired, and you won't have help when you need it.

Soap1

Virgo&Aquarius said:

Hold your phone extra tight while Bumping, Facebooking, IGing or whatever to avoid it sliding out your hand and smacking your kid on the head while cradling them (

Cracking up.  This has happened to me more than once.

jpoindahouse

Babies can get nasty toe jam. Be sure to clean between the toes

sprashley

jpoindahouse said:

Babies can get nasty toe jam. Be sure to clean between the toes

Yes! And in their little tightly clenched fists, too!