BITD, I always use to baby new boards. Seemed like they were more vulnerable to breaking when they were brand new. They needed a bit of break in and flex... That meant no lipslides, 360 flips or big gaps for a week or so...
I haven't broken a board in years though... Board quality is better and I do way less high impact stuff. But, you still have to expect its possible and comes with the territory. Delams are another story....