DFD Does Daycare: The Parenting Thread!

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So, I know we are all pretty 50/50 mix of those who have :baby: and those who do not. I am going to be a dad soon, in less than 4 weeks :doomed:

I figured this would be our little parenting corner of DFD where we can ask for advice, post updates, and in general be our own "internet" support network when the sleep deprivation hits.
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Get that baby on a schedule, we used moms on call method.

If they are not sleeping through the night by 2 months you are fucking up.
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Big Brain Bradley wrote: Mon Aug 19, 2019 7:15 am Get that baby on a schedule, we used moms on call method.

If they are not sleeping through the night by 2 months you are fucking up.
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Though, I'd say 3 months for sleeping through the night (mostly) is a very good target. G was born at the end of September, and slept in our room until early January. Wife was breast feeding, so it made it more convenient for him to be in there with us while he was still waking up every couple hours for feedings. By the time we moved him, he was sleeping between 4-6 hours without waking up, so it made sense then as he only needed one night time feeding then. The first week was rough, but he took to it pretty quickly.

By far though, the best thing I can tell you to do is schedule/routine; without me demanding that, I'm not sure things would've gone as smoothly. I've started to get a little more lax now as he's gotten old (he's almost 2) but I try to make sure we stick to it as much as possible.
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Take them out every hour religiously for the first week. If they're not potty trained by then, you're doing something wrong.

A crate shouldn't be used as punishment, you want them to consider it their safe place.

Be sure to schedule daily exercise and training activities. Also handle their appendages frequently - it'll be easier to clip their nails and clean their ears in the future.

Shock collars can be great training tools, but should not replace consistent, structured training utilizing positive reward methods.

Take away water an hour or two before bedtime

Socialize with other people and pets early and often.
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4zilch wrote: Mon Aug 19, 2019 1:28 pm Take them out every hour religiously for the first week. If they're not potty trained by then, you're doing something wrong.

A crate shouldn't be used as punishment, you want them to consider it their safe place.

Be sure to schedule daily exercise and training activities. Also handle their appendages frequently - it'll be easier to clip their nails and clean their ears in the future.

Shock collars can be great training tools, but should not replace consistent, structured training utilizing positive reward methods.

Take away water an hour or two before bedtime

Socialize with other people and pets early and often.
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4zilch wrote: Mon Aug 19, 2019 1:28 pm Take them out every hour religiously for the first week. If they're not potty trained by then, you're doing something wrong.

A crate shouldn't be used as punishment, you want them to consider it their safe place.

Be sure to schedule daily exercise and training activities. Also handle their appendages frequently - it'll be easier to clip their nails and clean their ears in the future.

Shock collars can be great training tools, but should not replace consistent, structured training utilizing positive reward methods.

Take away water an hour or two before bedtime

Socialize with other people and pets early and often.
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I got a harness and a carrier. Hopefully the ride from the hospital is uneventful
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Melon wrote: Mon Aug 19, 2019 1:50 pm I legit am laughing my ass off @ Sir Zilch.
It’s really not all that different.
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Melon wrote: Mon Aug 19, 2019 1:50 pm I legit am laughing my ass off @ Sir Zilch.
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Apex wrote: Mon Aug 19, 2019 2:09 pm

It’s really not all that different.
:dat:

Be firm, reward with treats, and don't let them eat in the car.

And don't let them sleep in bed with you.
Also good advice
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4zilch wrote: Mon Aug 19, 2019 1:28 pm Take them out every hour religiously for the first week. If they're not potty trained by then, you're doing something wrong.

A crate shouldn't be used as punishment, you want them to consider it their safe place.

Be sure to schedule daily exercise and training activities. Also handle their appendages frequently - it'll be easier to clip their nails and clean their ears in the future.

Shock collars can be great training tools, but should not replace consistent, structured training utilizing positive reward methods.

Take away water an hour or two before bedtime

Socialize with other people and pets early and often.

Lololol. And don't let them into bed with you, until you've built Mega-Bed
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4zilch wrote: Mon Aug 19, 2019 1:28 pm Take them out every hour religiously for the first week. If they're not potty trained by then, you're doing something wrong.

A crate shouldn't be used as punishment, you want them to consider it their safe place.

Be sure to schedule daily exercise and training activities. Also handle their appendages frequently - it'll be easier to clip their nails and clean their ears in the future.

Shock collars can be great training tools, but should not replace consistent, structured training utilizing positive reward methods.

Take away water an hour or two before bedtime

Socialize with other people and pets early and often.
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4zilch wrote: Mon Aug 19, 2019 1:28 pm Take them out every hour religiously for the first week. If they're not potty trained by then, you're doing something wrong.

A crate shouldn't be used as punishment, you want them to consider it their safe place.

Be sure to schedule daily exercise and training activities. Also handle their appendages frequently - it'll be easier to clip their nails and clean their ears in the future.

Shock collars can be great training tools, but should not replace consistent, structured training utilizing positive reward methods.

Take away water an hour or two before bedtime

Socialize with other people and pets early and often.
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