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When you’re a new parent, and everything is brand new, it can so overwhelming just keeping up with the day to day. Wouldn’t it be nice to have someone to teach you all the little tips and tricks to baby care that will make your life so much easier. Well, look no further! With 6 kids between us, we’ve been around the block a few times. These hacks will make your life run more smoothly so you can enjoy more time with your precious new little person.
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Have you heard the 10 things we love about having babies. We narrowed it down to 10 but it was hard. Listen to that HERE 10 things I love is part of a new series. Check back for more in this series.
Recap
Make all the formula you’ll need for the day in the morning and store it in the fridge.
Consider ditching the diaper bag and keeping a diaper and wipes in your purse or leaving a diaper changing station in the car.
Swaddling can help soothe babies and improve sleep.
Have multiple car seat bases to make it easier to transfer the car seat between cars.
Keep spare batteries on hand for toys and devices that require them.
Use hairbands or other methods to childproof cabinets and keep babies from opening them.
Always have spare clothes for both yourself and your baby.
Use baby carriers to keep your hands free and bond with your baby.
Store outgrown clothes in a labeled container for future use or donation.
Establish a schedule for your children to create predictability and structure.
Spend time outdoors with your baby to enjoy fresh air and nature.
Educate older kids about nursing and set boundaries to ensure the baby’s safety.
Create a safe space for the baby where older siblings are not allowed to touch or disturb them.
Chapters
00:00 Making Formula in Advance
04:39 Ditching the Diaper Bag
08:02 The Benefits of Swaddling
12:11 Multiple Car Seat Bases
13:21 Stocking Up on Batteries
14:22 Childproofing Cabinets
19:05 Using Baby Carriers
21:21 Storing Outgrown Clothes
23:23 Establishing a Schedule
26:05 Spending Time Outdoors
29:05 Educating Older Kids About Nursing
31:25 Creating a Safe Space for the Baby
Music is by Oliver Massa. It is called Weekend Chores