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You told us: Best parenting advice for second-time parents Will and Kate

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Karwai Tang/WireImage

Well that was fast! In the early morning hours of Saturday, the Duchess of Cambridge entered the Lindo Wing at St. Mary’s hospital in London. Less than three hours later (at 8:34 a.m.) she had given birth to an adorable baby girl: Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, or, Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge.

While the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge seem to be doing a pretty solid job at raising nearly-two-year-old Prince George, we know that adding another baby to the mix can change everything. Last week, we turned to Yahoo Canada readers to glean some advice for the second-time royal parents.

Some said to make sure to cherish every moment with both children.

“Just give your children lots of love and attention. Lots of hugs and kisses and tell them you love them every day. [The] most important thing is to listen to them (not just hear them but actually listen). Spend as much time as you can with them because they grow so fast,” says user Cheryl.

Other users cautioned to make sure not to exclude the firstborn:

Don't leave Prince George out of the picture but include him in everything,” says Antoinetta. “It's a girl, so it's a brand new baby in a sense. Give both your darlings equal love and attention - now and forevermore.”

“Let the first child have as much part in the care of the second as possible,” writes Catselale. “Let them know that this is their baby too, and this should help reduce sibling rivalry.

“Just remember that you have two children. Just because you have a newborn, please don't forget the first born,” agrees Clydel. “He still needs your attention.”

But many readers think that they’ve got it under control already.

“I do not believe Will and Kate need advice from the public. They are such a devoted caring couple. They seem to be naturals as parents,” writes Laurene. “After all mostly what it takes is caring, loving and they are doing that. They are an example to other young couples.

I have no advice. They're doing an excellent job all by themselves,” agrees Bluerose.

“Idon't think they need any advice. They have done a wonderful job of parenting George and creating a family life for themselves while doing the obligatory traveling and working around William's work schedule,” Susan says.

Who do you agree with? Let us know in the comments below!