One of the questions I am asked most at the moment is whether it is much different having a girl after three boys. Honestly, it really isn't. At the moment Cora is just a baby and babies are all pretty similar, they feed, sleep, cuddle and chew things. I get to dress her in pretty dresses sometimes of course - I don't think the boys could pull them off quite so well - but the biggest difference is when it comes to nappy changing.
According to new research from Waterwipes, a third of new parents fell totally unprepared for and overwhelmed by the realities of changing nappies on a real baby and I don't think anything quite prepares you for how much of your life you will spend changing nappies, especially with two little ones.
Their research also found that half of new dads thought they did half of the nappy changes whilst 6 out of 10 mums think it is mostly them. Nappy changing is definitely split here at the weekend but I think I did nearly all the nappies in the very early weeks.
The big question is who is easier to change - boys or girls? Apparently 40% consider girls easier whilst only 21% think boys are. Probably due to the amount of practice I have had changing boy nappies I would have to fall into the 21%!
Water wipes spoke to parent expert Lisa Clegg, author of The Blissful Baby Expert who gave these tips:
"The most important thing to remember is that you’ve got this. To help you feel more at ease with even the most challenging change, here are my five tips to get you in the nappy zapping zone;
1. Prepare and have everything out and ready before you begin – a fresh nappy, a disposal bag and a few wipes. Using a chemical free wipe such as WaterWipes means you don’t have to worry about irritating your baby’s sensitive skin
2. Keep making eye contact and talking to baby, your voice can be soothing even if they become restless,
3. Don’t stop if baby cries, the quickest way of soothing them properly is to keep going until the job is done
4. Use the distraction of a favourite toy for a slightly older baby
5. Always finish with a cuddle - it’s reassuring for them and for you!”
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