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First of all congrats. I have a 3 year old daughter and 7 month old son. Here are some tips:
If you use a diaper genie, throw shitty diapers in that, and pissy diapers in the trash: it will save you money.
If you can, buy your formula and diapers from Costco, using their brand. Our pediatrician is adamant that there is no appreciable difference in the formula because of the strict requirements.
Get a bumbo and rockaroo.
Get your child sleeping in the crib as soon as possible. The longer you drag it out, the more painful it gets.
Take the binky away at 1 year.
Don't let your kids be assholes. Do not relent on your baseline principles. They are manipulative shits who will woo you with cuteness to get their way. Don't let family members try to trample on your parenting princples.
There are no "jobs". Clean up the shitty diapers, take turns bathing, and take turns waking up ever hour.
Always make time for each other at least once a month. This is almost more important than anything. Your kid needs both of you sane and happy.
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