[MamaAnna]

If you had a baby today what would you do differently from before? Bassinet instead of a crib? Cloth diapers instead of disposable? That sort of stuff. I'm curious about how everybody's views have changed over the years.

[SavaAngel]

Well not too much differently. We are starting cloth earlier than we did with AJ. She will be in our room for awhile (same as with AJ). Breastfeeding (same as AJ).

[wishfulgal]

Good question. I think I would give a pacifier right away instead of waiting a few weeks until BFing is well established like all the experts say. I waited too long to give Mason a pacifier and he never did take one. Most of my friends gave pacifiers right away in the hospital and haven't had BFing issues, so I don't really think it's a big deal. I would also probably wait awhile longer to start solids. I think I started before Mason was really ready and he never did very well with baby food at all.

Also, I would try to just enjoy each and every moment for what it is. With Mason I tried to, but I was always looking forward to each new milestone ("Oh, I can't wait till he can sit up, crawl, walk, etc!") b/c he was my first and I'd never experienced it before. Next time (if that ever comes) I will be so stinking thankful and excited to have a baby I will try to just spend every moment that I can just enjoying the baby stage.....they grow up waaaaaaaaay too fast.

[MamaAnna]

I would start cloth diapers right away. They always intimidated me in the past, but now I can't imagine having a baby in disposable diapers. I'd also not supplement even during those tough first few days and I'd like to try co-sleeping.

[MountainMomma]

I co slept with both of mine, and I would definitely do that again. I would likely cloth diaper next time. I wanted to before but was discouraged by everyone around me. I would also definitely get a good sling and wear the baby as much as possible. Beyond that, I would pretty much do the same.

I would love to breastfeed, but that likely wouldn't be possible. I did for 4 weeks with Sierra but then she was in the hospital and I wasn't successful at pumping, so my milk dried up. By the time Will came along I had already had my breast reduction and breastfeeding didn't work.(milk came in, but couldn't get out).