Parents say 40 ways to save time and make life with a baby easier
Parents say: 40 ways to save time and make life with a baby easier
Highlights Feeding your baby Changing diapers Bathtime Keeping house Feeding the family Other things to remember
After your new baby arrives, feelings of joy go head-to-head with heavy eyelids, drained energy, and fragile emotions. Fortunately, there are plenty of crafty ways to save time and make daily life run more smoothly when you're caring for a baby. The following tips gathered from BabyCenter moms and dads are designed to reduce stress, save time and money, and help you stay in touch with the joy of raising your child.
Feeding your babyBreastfeeding
"A breastfeeding station is a must. Mine has a glider,http://truereligionbrandjeans-us.webs.com/ 2579, a snap-on light, water, reading material, burp cloths, TV and CD players with remotes, and a portable phone." Katherine
"Breastfeeding can be a good time to catch up on all those phone calls you don't have time for. I think the sound of my voice soothes my baby,Cheap Oakley Sunglass." Trish
"One of our best investments was a co-sleeper,Louis Vuitton store. I don't have to get out of bed for night feedings; I just reach over and pull my baby to me. When she's done, I edge her back to her bed. Neither of us has to fully wake up, which makes getting back to sleep much easier." Sally
Pumping
"I bought microwaveable bags to sterilize breast pump parts, bottles, and nipples. I rinse items as I use them, put them in the bag, and microwave the bag when it's full." Suzanne
"Pump milk from one side while nursing on the other." Melissa
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Formula and bottles
"Buy a 30- to 60-ounce Tupperware pitcher and mix up 30 or more ounces of formula at once. It's good for 24 hours once mixed (refrigerated), and it saves you from having to mix the powdered formula with water for each feeding." Julie
"I have a small college-sized refrigerator in the twins' room where I store the evening and morning bottles. I have a bottle warmer, too, so we can easily feed them in their room without having to run downstairs,true religion brand jeans 1251." Brian and Katie
Once your baby's started solids
"I prepare a week's worth of baby cereal at a time, measuring out the right amount of dry cereal in individual bowls or cups with lids. Then all I need to do is add milk or formula." Paula
"Make batches of baby food, like steamed and mashed veggies and fruits, at one time and freeze them in meal-size quantities in small zippered bags,Discount Oakley Sunglass. If you have any concerns about your own health or the health of your child, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Please review the Terms of Use before using this site. Your use of the site indicates your agreement to be bound by the Terms of Use.