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We asked our 54,000+ Facebook fans:

What’s the best parenting words of wisdom you received as a new parent?

Maria: Trust your gut.

Trish: Accept any and all help that is offered.

Mary: Sleep when the baby sleeps.

Amy: Take care of yourself and be sure to make time for fun.

Cathy: This, too, shall pass. This is good advice for EVERY stage of parenting!

Ellen: Be flexible.

Abbie: Don’t buy too much gear. You need a lot less than you think.

Lisa: The first couple of weeks are HARD. That’s okay, it will get easier.

Kara: Don’t listen to the advice and follow your heart!

Val: It’s okay to make mistakes, everyone does.

Trish: You won’t love every minute of parenthood, sometimes it’s hard.

Julie: Remember that YOU are the expert of your baby.

Susan: Don’t lose your sense of humor. You’ll need it throughout your parenting journey!

Lynn: The adage, “The days are long but the years are short,” is so true! Try to enjoy the small moments because they go by quickly!