7 Things You Should Do During Baby’s First Year

I have made it. I have crossed the threshold into toddler-hood, and I am still alive. I worked really hard this first year to stay present. To pay attention. To take an 30 extra seconds to grab the video camera and send his first steps to his grandparents. Of course there are many things you should do during the first year -- but here is my list of 7 things that are a bit more abstract -- the types of things you don't realize you should have done until it's too late to go back and do them! - By Emily Malone

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  1. Find a good babysitter (and use her!)
  2. Let them sleep on you as often as possible
  3. Carve out time for yourself
  4. Keep a journal
  5. Create a memory box
  6. Take a daily/weekly/monthly photo
  7. Record your baby's laugh and cry

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  1. Find a good babysitter (and use her!)
  2. Let them sleep on you as often as possible
  3. Carve out time for yourself
  4. Keep a journal
  5. Create a memory box
  6. Take a daily/weekly/monthly photo
  7. Record your baby's laugh and cry