Ten Minute Rule. Babies cry as per TiRed above. Put them down. Walk away. Shut the door. Have a cup of tea and time for yourself. If they’re still crying 10 minutes later, check and repeat. That 10 minutes can be a lifesaver when you’re totally knackered. I understand why babies get shaken/battered. It’s not necessarily lack of love, it’s lack of being able to cope and time for yourself can give that breathing space.
Use real nappies – dead easy.
Don’t pick your nose after you’ve changed a nappy.
Babies are much more resilient than we give them credit for.
Don’t listen to any advice. You’ll get constantly changing opinions and you won’t know your a*se from your elbow. Do your own thing and you won’t go wrong.
Time flies. Enjoy it. There’s always another day for painting the skirting boards.
Get plenty of cute/embarrassing photos to use as a bit of an “incentive” regarding getting then to coming round to your way of thinking when they get to 15.