Have a Royal Baby of Your Own? Check out These Tips for New Parents

England's royal baby boy just greeted the world from the steps of St. Mary's Hospital's Lindo Wing in London. 

Here at home, parents are equally excited about the birth of new children -- though, probably not to the fanfare over in England.

Still, all new parents share one thing in common: being newbies. We're posting tips for new parents brought to you by Children's Hospital of Atlanta (CHOA). 

Let us know some of your favorite tips by posting a comment. 

CHOA's Top Five Tips:*

1. Start with iron: Your baby needs only breast milk or formula for the first 4-6 months. After this time, you may add in iron-rich foods. Plain, pureed meats or iron-fortified infant cereals are good choices. Always feed infant cereal to your baby using a spoon, not the bottle. 

2. Nix the juice: Did you know every ounce of juice provides nearly a teaspoon of sugar? Instead, introduce your baby to a variety of veggies and fruits. They have more nutrition than juice, and introducing them early helps your baby learn to love their veggies and fruits! 

3. Embrace the mess: Experimentation is key for getting your little one to eat the right foods. Don’t worry about the mess – let your baby touch his food (the more color and texture the better) and allow him to feed himself. Try finger foods like small pieces of ripe banana or avocado, well-cooked squash or potatoes, scrambled eggs, pasta, and finely chopped chicken. 

4. Trust your baby: Kids are born with a natural regulator and will let you know when they are hungry and when they are full; never force them to finish a bottle or clean their plate. 

5. Reward with fun, not food: Just like with kids at any age, babies should not be rewarded with food. Try to find other things your baby enjoys to help reinforce good behavior.

(Editor's Note: These tips are written verbatim from a Children's Healthcare of Atlanta media release.)