9 Mom Hacks They Don’t Teach You In Baby Books (But You Need To Know)

You must agree with me that being a new parent is not an easy task.

While there are many things a new mom and dad learn with experience, knowing about a few things beforehand can prepare you for when your time comes.

The good news is that you are not alone and I have fantastic tips to share.

In this post, you’ll learn about 9 easy to implement tips to make your life as a new mother easier.

Darkening curtains

Invest in some darkening curtains for your baby’s room. Your baby will sleep better and so will you. You should try to sleep as much as you can when the baby is sleeping, especially in the early stages. When you have a newborn, you need to get as much rest as you can.

Vacuum seal diapers

Diapers are bulky. When I was born, my parents traveled with me to Asia and had to take a suitcase full of diapers. To save space on your diaper bag, vacuum seal your diapers, especially if you’re going on a trip and have limited space.

Leave the essentials in the car

One of the first things you’ll realize when your baby is born is that leaving the house with a newborn can take hours. Not only that, but you’ll carry a lot of things with you. To make your life more simple, leave a couple of things in the car that you know you’ll need.  Diapers, for example, are a must-have. You’ll probably also want to have an extra shirt in your baby’s changing bag in case of an accident.

Avoid a mess by pulling onesies down, not over their heads

You know those flaps on onesies’ shoulders? Though they’re fashionable, they are designed to make your life easier. They’re meant to allow you to pull the onesie down your baby’s legs, instead of over their head. Pull their onesies down to avoid a mess when your baby needs a diaper change.

Invest in a mesh laundry bag

Have you seen those little socks? Baby socks are tiny. A mesh laundry bag will make it easier to stay organized and will prevent you from losing your baby’s socks. Not only that, but mesh laundry bags are great for adult clothing too. They keep delicate clothes from being damaged in the washing machine. It’s probably a good idea to get a couple of different bags to separate your clothes into categories.

You’ll need to learn how to remove stains

Stains can be tricky, but chances are your babies clothes will be getting a lot of them. So you might as well start learning to remove them now. Another tip about how to wash baby clothes is to use a special detergent.

Shop with cashback

One of the things you realize when you become a mother is how fast your kids outgrow clothes and toys. While the costs of diapers and new clothes add up, saving with coupons and cashback can reduce the cost significantly. Lemoney offers coupons and up to 35% cashback at hundreds of stores including Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, shopDisney, Stride Rite, Aéropostale, The Children’s Place, Fisher-Price, and more.

Get a diaper cream applicator

Avoid a mess by getting a diaper cream applicator. As an alternative, use a clean makeup brush to apply the cream on your baby.

Diaper’s color line

Not sure if your baby needs a new diaper? You don’t have to open it to find out. Check the diaper’s color line to see if your baby needs a diaper change.

Being a new parent can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Get as much advice as you can from friends. This way you’ll be prepared when your baby comes and you can learn from experience.