Washington, July 25 : Jessica Alba has said that she loves watching her 13-month-old daughter Honor Marie, growing up, but she has to be a "constant watchdog" since her kid has started moving.

The ''Sin City'' star has said that she is constantly on her guard because Honor Marie, who is" her first child with husband Cash Warren", has become "so mobile" in recent weeks

However, the actress has confessed that she sometimes wishes to have more time to appreciate every stage of the tot''s development.

"Life moves so fast as a new mom. Sometimes I wish time would slow down," Contactmusic quoted her as telling Fit Pregnancy magazine.

"Every milestone is memorable, from the numerous wardrobe changes in her first five months due to her explosive diarrhoea to the first time she said, ''Mama,''" she said.

When asked to give advice to other first-time parents, Jessica said to trust your instincts but still listen to advice.

She said: "What works for you may not work for others and vice versa. I have also found that it''s more useful to stop and listen than to try and always have the answers." (ANI)