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<blockquote data-quote="bytor4232" data-source="post: 3682997" data-attributes="member: 39692">As a successful father of two happy little girls, all I can say is to be there for them.&nbsp; You can't spoil a baby who is less than 6 months old.&nbsp; If they cry, pick them up, figure out why they are crying.&nbsp; This will inspire confidence and courage on their part, which is what they will need in the toddler years leading up to preschool.&nbsp; Sometime around six months old they WILL figure out that they can cry for attention, you need to learn to recognize that and let them cry THAT out.&nbsp; But you got half a year to work on that one, spoil the baby rotten for now.Spend as much time as you can spare with your baby.&nbsp; Your hobbies are important, yes, but try to tackle them while the baby is sleeping.&nbsp; When she/he is awake, do your best to be there for them.&nbsp; Play with them, they are a ton of fun.Also, don't forget about the wife.&nbsp; Happiness between mommy and daddy spill over into the babies attitude.&nbsp; They know when you aren't pleased with each other.&nbsp; Do some dishes, vaccum the floor (esp after the baby starts crawling it will need to be done every day), cook a meal, get intimate.&nbsp; The little things add up.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="bytor4232, post: 3682997, member: 39692"] As a successful father of two happy little girls, all I can say is to be there for them. You can't spoil a baby who is less than 6 months old. If they cry, pick them up, figure out why they are crying. This will inspire confidence and courage on their part, which is what they will need in the toddler years leading up to preschool. Sometime around six months old they WILL figure out that they can cry for attention, you need to learn to recognize that and let them cry THAT out. But you got half a year to work on that one, spoil the baby rotten for now. Spend as much time as you can spare with your baby. Your hobbies are important, yes, but try to tackle them while the baby is sleeping. When she/he is awake, do your best to be there for them. Play with them, they are a ton of fun. Also, don't forget about the wife. Happiness between mommy and daddy spill over into the babies attitude. They know when you aren't pleased with each other. Do some dishes, vaccum the floor (esp after the baby starts crawling it will need to be done every day), cook a meal, get intimate. The little things add up. [/QUOTE]

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