6 Tips and Essential Products to Help New Moms Cope with Motherhood! #tips

Help New Moms Cope with Motherhood!

Becoming a new mom is one of the greatest joys in life but it can also be overwhelming at times. Not only are you trying to adjust to the new demands of being a mother, you’re likely doing it on a lot less sleep!

I know that when I was a new mom for the first time, it was overwhelming. I was trying to be ‘Super Mom’ and to do it all. Not to mention, I didn’t know what body changes come after baby too. As cliche as it sounds, time is fleeting and you will blink and your babies will be grown. So enjoy them while they are little and remember, the hard stuff doesn’t last forever. To help ease the transition, here are some easy tips and essential care products to help you tackle any challenge in stride.

1. Stop Worrying About Messes!

Spills, stains and messes are status quo with a little one on your hands. The hardest part of tackling the laundry is finding a detergent that’s right for baby’s clothes.

The makers of OxiClean™ stain removers have developed a 100 per cent dye and chlorine-free Multi-Purpose Baby Stain Remover Powder and Spray to be gentle on your baby’s washables while being tough on your messiest baby stains. You can pre-treat stains with the Spray and use Powder in every load to make your baby’s cloth diapers, bedding, clothes and accessories cleaner, whiter and brighter.

2. Schedule Some Down Time.

Every day, do your best to carve out some time that’s just for you. Between feeding, changing diapers and lulling your baby to sleep, you may find yourself emotionally and physically exhausted. When your baby is sleeping or enjoying time in the swing or bouncy seat, give yourself a face mask, read a magazine or paint your nails. Even just 10 minutes for yourself will make a huge difference.

3. Gassy Tummy? No Problem!

If your baby is fussy for no apparent reason, it may be a gassy tummy. It’s widely accepted that keeping a baby upright for feedings, burping them often or massaging their belly may help to relieve gas pains. When your child has an uncomfortable gas pain that you cannot seem to soothe, try giving them infant gas relief drops like Ovol® Drops. They provide gentle and fast relief of colic, bloating or gas by helping to break up gas bubbles to relieve discomfort caused by trapped gas – making it easier for a baby to pass gas and burp at feeding time. The pleasant mint-flavoured drops make them easy for parents to administer.

4. Get Plenty of Rest.

A shift in your sleeping pattern, or overall lack of sleep, can be one of the hardest parts of being a new mom. If your baby likes to nap in the morning, nap with them! House chores will always be there so stop using this time to try and get ahead. Even if you’re not actually sleeping, the downtime will give you a boost. I know this seems almost impossible but, it really does help!

5. Soothe Teething Gums.

Crying, drooling and tears can make teething quite the ordeal for both moms and babies. Gently rubbing your baby’s gums can help to ease your baby’s discomfort as does a chilled washcloth or teething ring. If your baby is especially cranky, try using an homeopathic remedy like Baby Orajel™ Naturals Nighttime Teething Gel. With the soothing power of Chamomilla (commonly known as Chamomile) and passion flower, this product helps to relieve teething pain and discomfort and calm the restlessness that comes from teething so that your baby can get a good night’s rest.

6. Help Combat Dryness.

Many women experience dryness after childbirth which can make intercourse uncomfortable for them.  To help provide relief from dryness, try using Trojan™ H2O Water-Based Liquid Lubricants. These two water-based lubricants are made with hyaluronic moisturizer (which locks in up to 1000x more moisture and hydration), allowing you to enjoy comfortable intimate moments with your partner.

What other tips do you have for new moms?

Let me know, til then–cheers m’deres!