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Mom Hacks: make life easier

cmommy13cmommy13 member
in September 2015 Moms
I'm a FTM and my DS is my whole world, but being a mom is challenging at times and these things have made my life easier...

1. Amazon prime trial, cancel before it renews and you get free two day shipping on all kinds of things you need fast like...teethers

2. Bibs for drool

3. Keeping pumping supplies in fridge instead of washing after every use while at work saves a lot of time

4. Keeping a file folder with all of his papers handy

5. Pre made freezer meals and crockpot meals

6. Putting burb cloths over jump a roo seat and other seats to catch whatever comes out of his mouth

7. Warming up a spot in the crib before putting him down

8. Giving him frozen chunks of milk in mesh food feeder for teething pain

9. Organic coconut oil for dry skin due to drool and winter weather

10. Vicks plug ins for small stuffy noses instead of medicine

11. Slight incline in crib for reflux

12. Wubanub giraffe binky to make it easier for him to find and hold

13. Giving DH two small household tasks to complete every night so I don't get overwhelmed

14. Eating oatmeal and drinking lots of water for milk supply

15. Using 3oz mason jars to store milk, reusable and don't ever leak like bags

16. Small freezer thermometer to ensure frozen milk keeps 

17. Waking DS at the same time every day so he gets used to a schedule and I learn his 

18. Back up lovey

20. Showering with DS in a bouncy chair in the bathroom to stay clean and keep him from getting congested. Mmm steam.

What are your tricks? :)
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Re: Mom Hacks: make life easier

  • cmommy13cmommy13 member
    *I keep the pumping supplies in a labeled freezer bag new each day
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  • jen83mnjen83mn member
    edited February 2016
    1. Amazing nail file that makes filing baby's nails so much easier and faster: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PO8W52E/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1454250970&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=baby+blue+giraffe&dpPl=1&dpID=31-A78Z8ObL&ref=plSrch

    2. Drool bandanas

    3. Rinsing blow-out diaper clothes in sink with Dawn dish soap, then hanging to dry, then not throwing in wash until laundry day. 

    4. Crockpot meals and meal planning: I plan out meals for two weeks so we only need to grocery shop every two weeks, and I throw meals in the crockpot before bed so they're ready by morning, then put them in Tupperware in the fridge to reheat for dinner that night (we're away from home for 10 hours, so this makes it easier).

    5. Dohm White Noise Machine: This has been a lifesaver. Muffles the noise from the dog barking or us in the kitchen down the hall. It's an actual fan motor inside, so it doesn't have that electronic noise, which I love.

    6. Cube shelves and totes from IKEA: We put everything in these: Toys, books, blankets, bibs, clothes. So versatile!

    7. Amazon Prime and online shopping: Finally got a Prime membership this year and I know I've already earned back the money I spent on it in savings. Can't beat delivery in 2 days right to your door! Also, Target.com online shopping with my RedCard for free shipping and 5% off.

    8. Costco diapers: So much cheaper, and we actually like them better than Pampers Swaddlers!

    9. Pump membranes: Finally replaced mine after 4.5 months after seeing my supply drop and wondering why. Supply is back up and even better since replacing my membranes. Easy fix!
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  • JenLovesDesignJenLovesDesign member
    So I am really proud of this one....I put a Mr Clean magic sponge in the shower to clean it when I'm taking one myself.  I don't mind cleaning it at all now.  

    I plan out all of my weekly meals before I go grocery shopping

    I love my morning baby schedule.  I'm so glad I made one up.  I'm working on the rest of the day now.  

    I stopped pumping mostly and have her caretakers give her pre-made formula when I'm working.  I breastfeed the rest of the time.  

    For the stroller that is in the back of my SUV, I unlatch it before I pull it out of my trunk.  The action of pulling it out of my trunk, opens it.   I used to take it out of my trunk closed, then open it behind my car.  






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  • cmommy13cmommy13 member
    @JenLovesDesign what is your morning schedule? 
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  • eah325eah325 member
    Showering at night-- it makes getting ready for work, getting baby ready and out the door so much easier.  Plus I love not ever having to use a blow dryer.
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  • chelseajeanenechelseajeanene member
    I use a cold wipe to wipe my sons lower belly before I change his diaper. It stops him from peeing all over everything and it's worked every single time
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  • JenLovesDesignJenLovesDesign member
    @cmommy13 We get up and she goes into her play mat while I check email, get breakfast etc.  when she's done with that, then we do baby yoga which is just stretching and cuddling.  Then we do floor mat time where she practices rolling, tummy time, sitting and standing.  Then I get her bath ready while she's on the floor, on her back.  Then I get her a bath, feed her and she falls asleep for about an hour.  

    I'm such a scheduled person myself, I didn't even realize how out of sorts I felt following her lead all day.  I'm working on a schedule for the rest of the day now.   
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  • cait040415cait040415 member
    JenLovesDesign said:
    So I am really proud of this one....I put a Mr Clean magic sponge in the shower to clean it when I'm taking one myself.  I don't mind cleaning it at all now.  

    I plan out all of my weekly meals before I go grocery shopping


    I put a scrubby thing in our shower too, but the magic eraser probably works so much better!! Doing that tonight, thanks!

     Meal planning has been a lifesaver for us. We are going through the Dave Ramsey financial peace university right now and I can totally tell the difference between weeks I meal plan and I don't!!! Beside the financial difference, there is the stress factor! I love meal planning...it's like a puzzle to me every week, like ok, how can I use what we already have? It took our grocery bill down like $40 a week!!
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  • CraftyMommy14CraftyMommy14 member
    I couldn't find a carseat cover that I liked, and the blanket-style ones just seem to fly up in the wind. So I tried putting an elasticized change pad cover over the carseat and it works great! She's nicely protected when we're going to and from the car.
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  • cmommy13cmommy13 member
    These are great! 

    @JenLovesDesign I also do baby yoga and my DS loves it! He squeals with excitement :)
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  • AmandaNacoraAmandaNacora member
    A bottle warmer is my best friend! I can make her bottles for night time feeds and just throw them in the warmer when she wakes up. Also the exersaucer, she can play in that thing all day which lets me get the cleaning done, I just put her in give her a couple small toys she can grab and she's content for an hour while I do what I need to do. And coffee, coffee is my energy source, I think I'd die with out it haha. Crock pot meals. Throw everything in and turn it on, bam dinner without the hassle. And right now, not saying Im recommending it, but I'm on phentermine for weight loss and omg I have super human energy! I feel amazing, I hate taking meds but wow I'll be sad to stop taking this one...
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  • strickler924strickler924 member
    Definitely meal planning (easy, no fuss meals that don't take too long) and online shopping! I even shop for groceries online and they get delivered right to my door! One less errand to run each week. 
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