New parents share small victories, including getting their baby to sleep through the night

Small victories for NEW parents include your baby sleeping through the night, eating without complaining, and looking into the camera for a photo.

A survey of 1,000 new parents revealed the little moments that make them proud when it comes to caring for a baby, like keeping the house tidy all day and when their little one smiles at them.

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And 28 percent consider it an achievement if they can make and drink a cup of tea themselves without having to reheat it.

36 percent consider it a moment of celebration when their child enjoys eating something new and 34 percent know they are doing something right when a stranger comments on how cute their baby looks.

Susanne Bisinotto, spokesperson for Vitabiotics Wellbaby vitamins, which commissioned the research, said: “When you have a baby, you start to appreciate that the basics are good and everything else is a bonus.

Since the days can be tiring, it’s no wonder parents consider it a victory when their child sleeps through the night.

“Another common concern is making sure the baby is getting all the necessary nutrients, especially as they can be finicky as they grow into toddlers.”

The study found that parents recorded an average of five “parenting victories” per week during the newborn and toddler stages, including adhering to the nap schedule and a day of zero diaper leaks.

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The small achievements make 62 percent very proud of their child and 53 percent feel like successful parents.

While 37 percent like to take a photo of the moment and exactly two in ten treat themselves to a cup of tea in honor of the celebration.

Still, 70 percent found having a child more difficult than expected and a whopping 98 percent had to Google for information about childcare in the first 12 months.

A whopping 82 percent claim that these daily “small victories” have helped them through tough times.

69 percent take a good night’s sleep for granted before having a child.

And 59 percent miss being able to leave the house quickly and easily.

Still, 87 percent of respondents agree that having a child is the best thing that ever happened to them, according to figures from OnePoll.

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Susanne Bisinotto for Vitabiotics [ added: “It’s great to see how these small accomplishments, like a child eating all their food, can have such a positive impact on parents.

“All mums and dads deserve a celebratory cup of tea to mark the occasion… it’s just a case of if they have time to.”