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Newborn Advice + Dreft #Amazinghood Giveaway

May 2, 2016 By MommyOctopus 16 Comments
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This post and giveaway were made possible by iConnect and Dreft. I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine.

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Throwback to when Simon was born

 

Being a mother of five, I’ve found that this time around, a lot of new moms are asking me for advice on how to care for their little ones.  It’s actually a weird place for me to be, realizing that I’m now the mom people are turning to for help instead of me seeking help from other moms.  It’s weird how life makes a circle like this.  My oldest turns 13 this year and the baby is 8 months old today.  Time really just flies.

To all my new mom friends, here’s the best advice I can give:

Enjoy your baby.  Rock them, snuggle them, breathe them.  It’s over all too fast.  Ignore the people that suggest you are spoiling your baby.

The first few weeks are the hardest.  I have found that weeks 2-5 are when you can really see what you are made of!  You’re tired, baby isn’t sleeping as much, routines aren’t set yet, and emotions and hormones are at an all time high.  In the midst of this, when you are almost at your breaking point, that is when your sweet baby will start to smile.  And then you melt and fall in love all over again!

Take time and care for your marriage.  Make sure to bring baby into the relationship and not push daddy out.  Show daddy ways that he can help so you can get some rest.  My husband is fantastic about knowing when I’m close to my breaking point and taking the baby out for a bit so I can get some rest.  Go on dates with your little “chaperone” and enjoy some time together.

Accept help from friends.  I always make the mistake of trying to bounce back to normal far too quickly instead of resting and accepting help from other.  When offered, accept it!  Dinners, laundry help, sibling help, all of this is wonderful so you can bond with the new baby

Screen Shot 2016-05-02 at 12.02.25 PMSpeaking of laundry, Dreft has 3 products: Dreft Stage 1: Newborn; Dreft Stage 2: Active Baby and Dreft Blissfuls to help make the transition to parenthood easier.  We are currently using Dreft Stage 2: Active Baby for my 8 month old.  He’s always on the move and food stains happen!  I love that Dreft gets the stains out and is gentle for my son.

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Dreft is partnering with popular reality TV couple Sean and Catherine Lowe from “The Bachelor” to celebrate their new role as expectant parents and share their beautiful, messy journey of “amazinghood.”

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Sean and Catherine Lowe had a Dreft “Loads of Love” baby shower recently – where the couple was showered with all the love, support and essentials needed to prepare them for their upcoming baby.  Over the next year, everyone can share in the Lowe’s journey through #Amazinghood by following Dreft on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter where Sean and Catherine will be sharing exclusive content and messy memories.  How fun will that be!

 

Dreft #amazinghood

Draft would like to offer up a “Baby Shower” prize pack for one lucky Mommy Octopus reader!  The prize pack will include the following:

  • Dreft product (Newborn, Active Baby, & Blissfuls)
  • Little Me Welcome to the World Bib and Burp Set
  •  Little Me Giraffe Gown
  • Gender Neutral Lovey

To enter, simply fill out the Rafflecopter below:

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Comments

  1. Mami2jcn says

    May 2, 2016 at 4:20 pm

    I use Dreft to wash my baby’s clothes. I love the way it smells.

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  2. Vickie Couturier says

    May 2, 2016 at 5:23 pm

    yes have used Dreft for years and love the product

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  3. Dianna says

    May 2, 2016 at 5:45 pm

    I used Dreft when my kids were babies. It smells so good!

    Reply
  4. Jennifer Marie says

    May 2, 2016 at 9:50 pm

    Yes, I have used Dreft and it is gentle and great for babies.

    Reply
  5. Cheryl says

    May 3, 2016 at 4:53 am

    I haven’t used Dreft yet, but I’d like to try it.

    Reply
  6. Emily says

    May 5, 2016 at 7:22 am

    I have only used the basic detergent but would love to try the other products.

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  7. Annie says

    May 5, 2016 at 11:10 am

    I use this for our baby stuff. It smells amazing!!! Makes me want to wash our clothes in it too. Does a good job getting dirt out as well.

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  8. khushi says

    May 5, 2016 at 11:49 am

    I Love the smell of Dreft and it really clean the clothes in awesome way ,love to use through out the life time

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  9. Em Mahr says

    May 6, 2016 at 8:33 am

    I have not used Dreft yet, but with our first little one on the way I’m excited to give it a try. I’ve heard wonderful things from friends about how gentle Dreft is on baby’s sensitive skin.

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  10. Anne S says

    May 9, 2016 at 9:41 am

    We used Dreft with our first baby. I love the fresh scent!

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  11. Carol Kelley says

    May 9, 2016 at 6:51 pm

    I used Dreft for my babies and use it now for my delicates.

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  12. Gabrielly says

    May 13, 2016 at 1:07 pm

    I haven’t used Dreft yet, but I’d like to try it

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  13. Jessica To says

    May 14, 2016 at 12:56 pm

    I have used Dreft and it left our clothes really soft.

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  14. allison says

    May 14, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    I love dreft and always choose it on the newborns! Thanks so much because I have a brand new nephew!

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  15. Maria Beas says

    May 15, 2016 at 5:04 pm

    I’ve been using Dreft for a couple years. Two of my daughters suffer from eczema and their Pediatrician recommended me this particular detergent. My daughters like the smell and I am so praying to win this giveaway. Thanks for the chance.

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  16. Nancy says

    May 15, 2016 at 5:05 pm

    I have been a fan of Dreft for years. I like the new addition to their product line. I enjoy the nice smell of Dreft.

    Reply

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