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While I technically don’t have “babies” anymore, my three children will always be my “babies”.  For the last 7 years, I’ve trusted Dr. Smith’s to keep my children diaper rash free and it hasn’t failed me yet. When I received an email about working with Dr. Smith’s I was excited about the possibilty because I used the brand with all three of  my children.  In fact, my new nephew also uses Dr. Smith’s because of a recommendation from my mother and I.

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Not that I’m an expert in parenting but over the last 7 years I’ve learned a few things about raising children.

  • You no longer have the ability to get your nightly beauty rest.
  • Your bed is no longer just your bed.
  • When you think the kiddos are asleep and you can enjoy quite time with your husband, your children are equipped with a no quiet time radar.
  • Poop comes in all shapes and colors and you’ll wonder when the heck your kid swallowed “that”.
  • Those sweet little kiddos sure can produce some really nasty smells.

There are just some things the hospital staff should be required to tell you when you leave to bring that sweet bundle of joy home with you!

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So, in all seriousness, I lived and swore by Dr. Smith’s while my children were in diapers.  If I noticed things were getting the slightest bit red, I slathered on Dr. Smith’s and by the next diaper change Dr. Smith’s has already done it’s job.

What I liked about using Dr. Smith’s other than it worked like a charm was it was easy to apply and has the consistency of a cream.  I also liked that it didn’t have a unpleasant odor and that it was easy to wipe off at the next diaper change.

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In my 7 years of motherhood, I’ve learned that being a parent is by far the hardest job – ever!  Not that I don’t adore that role, because I do, it’s just that it’s hard.  There isn’t an instruction manual and it’s pretty much just learn as you go.  I’ve learned that I have to parent each child differently.  What works for one, doesn’t necessarily work for the other.  Sometimes finding what works can be quite challenging.

I think the best advice I can give any mother is to just slow down and enjoy your children.  You can learn so much by just slowing down and watching your children grow up to be amazing little people.

This Thursday, February 24th, internationally syndicated columnist, TV personality and author of numerous books, Heloise, will be hosting a super fun, informative discussion including her best lifestyle hints and best baby care ideas. This Talk is sponsored by Dr. Smith’s Diaper Ointment and you’ll want to join in the conversation because there will be some adorable gift baskets up for grabs.  I hope you’ll be able to join me as I’ll be a co-host for the discussion.

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Giveaway:

One (1) winner will receive a Dr. Smith’s Gift Basket filled with plenty of Dr. Smith’s product, teddy bears, items signed by Heloise, and a number of baby-essential products and two (2) winners will receive a product sample package filled with Dr. Smith’s products!

How to Enter:

Simply leave me a comment below letting me know one of your best tips or ideas for caring for babies!

Extra Entries Available:

After you have completed the first entry, you are eligible for additional entries. Make sure you leave a separate comment for EACH entry. Each counts as one extra entry unless noted otherwise.

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This giveaway will end March 7th at 10:00 PM Central time. Winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Giveaway is open to US entries. The winner must contact me in 48 hours to claim their prize. Good luck to everyone!
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About Crystal

Crystal Reagan, the owner and founder of SimplyBeingMommy.com lives in Small Town, Texas with her husband and 3 children. Crystal and her website have been featured on local and national news stations including Channel 2 Houston and ABC News. She has also appeared on BetterTV as a Mommy Expert for VTech.

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  1. LissaL says

    Some of the best advice given to me: each baby is different so what works for one child, may not work for another. If your child is still needing the binky or wearing diapers in high school, call me. ( The Dr. told me this as I was feeling pressured by others that I didn’t have my child on ‘schedule”) I also held my kids a lot and you know what? they are not spoiled. They are compassionate human beings:)

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  4. Denise S says

    After five kids I still don’t have any useful tips. Just always try to be prepared for anything.
    lazybones344 at gmail dot com

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  16. tiffany says

    don’t be afraid to ask for help. the infamous “rest when your baby sleeps” is the best advice ever. with my first daughter, i don’t think i slept for any useful length of time for the first 2 weeks. i was a mess. but she was the most beautiful thing that i had ever seen.

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  17. nicole says

    Buy a mobile that is remote control operated so that you never have to risk it stopping and having to be rewound while baby is sleeping.

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  25. Deborah R says

    Everybody needs to get enough sleep, especially baby’s main caretaker. If baby is fussy a lot and you’re not getting enough sleep, hire a sitter to come in for a couple of hours a day – or trade off with another tired mom – and take a nap yourself.

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  26. LISA BLUMENSTEIN says

    My best advice is go with the flow. NOthing is the same with each baby just let it go and be the best parent you can be and get as much sleep as you can!

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  30. kathy d says

    Hold them and love them.They grow up so fast. Enjoy every minute and remember you will get through the terrible 2’s:)

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  31. LaKeshia Coleman says

    The best thing that a child can get is unconditional love.So that when that child grows up they will still have that unconditional love.Asa mother of 5 I try to setthe best example for them.That way when they grow older they will still set the right example.

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  41. Crystal says

    I definitely recommend avoiding keeping quiet when the baby’s sleeping. Get them used to normal noise levels in your house and you’ll never have to keep quiet when they’re sleeping 🙂

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  43. Anna Mueller says

    Patience, patience, patience! Just when you think you have a routine down, it all changes. Go with the flow and make adjustments as they occur. Don’t over-think everything.

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  47. Vicki Wurgler says

    read books, ask questions but know your baby and use your instinct. love them and enjoy them, they grow up so fast

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  48. preethi says

    babies love making ness.. we struggle to contain them.. my best tip is to make them sit in high chair on wooden floorf and unleash them with food stuff… after a while they are done with messiness

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  71. Debbee Reed says

    Understanding that each child has their own personality is a HUGE thing. It’s hard to understand that they can be so different. LISTEN to your children and it will payoff in the end.

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  83. SHAYNA says

    I REALLY DON’T HAVE ANY TIPS YET FOR CARING FOR BABIES SINCE I AM ABOUT TO BECOME A FIRST-TIME MOM MYSELF (I AM PREGNANT AND DUE IN MAY), HOWEVER, I APPRECIATE ALL THE TIPS AND ADVICE I CAN GET FROM EXPERIENCED MOTHERS 🙂

    shebebes@yahoo.com

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  88. amie d says

    A safety gate is the best friend to parents that need help keeping their child out of dangerous or even precarious situations. Thank you!

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  94. Susan C says

    I would love to win this for my niece who just found out she is having twins. My best baby advice is to learn a lot of lullabyes because you need something to do while your rocking your baby.
    smchester at gmail dot com

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  103. Becky says

    When baby or small child develops a cough that keeps them from sleeping rub a small amount of Vick’s Vapo-rub on the bottom of their feet and cover with a warm pair of socks. In no time they will be sleeping like a baby =)

    P.S. This works for grown-ups too!

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  113. Rita M says

    For new mothers in particular – relax! Soon enough you’ll learn what the different cries mean – hunger, pain, wet diaper, pouty or whatever – once you’ve got that down the rest is a breeze.

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  116. faythe @ GrammyMouseTails says

    I guess I would tell new moms that babies do not have to be totally covered up or dressed up all the time. they can over heat. sometimes a baby may be fussy just becasue he is warm. yes they look so sweet dressed up, but after taking your pictures take some of those things off so baby can relax too 😉

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  121. katklaw777 says

    My tip would be to get a rocking chair…some of my best memories of my children as babies is sitting in my old rocker singing and nursing them. The motion always helps to soothe a fussy babe. Great giveaway, thanks.

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  126. Annmarie W. says

    My tip is to talk to babies like the intelligent beings they are! Babies are sponges…constantly talk to them about what you are doing, read to them, explain what they’re seeing…their vocabulary will be great once they start talking!

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  139. Kay Fischler says

    Being a Grandma, I tell my daughters to always have an extra diaper bag in the car and enjoy the babies.

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  161. rebecca says

    When you get overwhelmed, and you will, keep in mind that this child was meant for you and you for them, you will get through each and every crisis one day, hour, minute at a time.

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  168. Jill Myrick says

    My best tip is to sleep when your baby is sleeping.
    With my son he preferred to stay up of a night.
    So when he slept of a day I slept of a day.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

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  173. Catherine Prewett says

    By some Swaddlemes, because when you are sleep deprived trying to do it with a blanket it seems utterly impossible to keep them swaddled! The nurses in hospital make it look so easy! LOL The swaddlemes make it quick and easy though.

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  181. Pam says

    Take time to spend with your child and always let them know that you love them. A child has never been spoiled with too much love!

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  184. forreall says

    I always played classical music at night to put them to sleep and while they slept. With both of them this seemed to soothe them and they slept through the night sooner.

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  193. Mary Gardner says

    Use diaper cream for every change whether you think they need it or not. This really helps to prevent rashes. Beyond that, just love, hold, hug, sing, and talk to your baby as much as possible!

    jagar0047 at yahoo dot com

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  200. susan smoaks says

    my favorite idea for taking care of baby is to take the baby out on a walk, use a carrier so the baby can see around outside.

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  209. Tammy Greer says

    The best tip I can give is to make sure you take time for yourself. You need to be rested and alert in order to care for your baby in the best way possible. Relax and breathe. That’s a must!
    LuckyTJG@cs.com

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  215. trixx says

    My tip to get cradle cap under control is to put a tiny bit of olive oil to the baby’s head and brush out the flakes, then wash as usual.

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