I have a few hacks for keeping day-to-day tasks simple, which leaves me time to enjoy the better things (like catching up on Shameless and American Horror Story -- thank you, shomi!). Check out these tips:
1. I prepare my daughter's breakfast the night before.
I have a four-year-old daughter and a two-month-old son, so mornings are pretty rushed and hazy for me. That said, making my daughter's breakfast the night before, then storing it in the fridge for her to easily reach when she's ready to eat, treats me to a few more minutes of sleep!
2. I make sure all nighttime necessities are by my bedside.
There's a basket full of extra baby sleepers, onesies, pants and shirts on the left side of my bed. Then on the right side, I have water bottles, granola bars, an infant nose aspirator and my breast pump. Screw aesthetics and house tidiness – having nighttime necessities close by keeps me comfortable at night without having to go from room-to-room and my sleep isn't as badly disturbed.
3. I stick with what works for ME, not anyone else.
I am a huge proponent of co-sleeping, however, not all moms I've spoken to agree with me. I'm okay with this, as well as the other baby-related decisions I've made. It took awhile for me to "agree to disagree", but in the end, I have to work with what's best for my situation. So really, it's about being confident in your everyday tasks, which prevents you from stressing out.
What are your tips for saving time as a new parent? Post your comments below.
