There just never seems to be enough hours in the day – especially as a new parent! You want to spend as much time as possible with your little bundle of joy, but it seems like there is so much work to be done! How does time management help parents? More than anyone could ever realize.
You may be struggling to balance late-night feedings, early morning diaper changes, piles of laundry that seem to multiply on their own, and time spent with family and friends – let alone work, house cleaning, and many other routine aspects of life.
What’s a busy mom to do?
Don’t worry – Baby Brezza is here to help! Here are some of our top tips to save time (and sanity) as a new parent. Below we’ll dig into a few time-saving hacks for Mom and Dad alike, from the basic to the brand-new!
Tip #1: Schedule Errands with Purpose
You might start to feel a little trapped in your own house, thanks to the many schedule demands of a new baby. When you do get out, your mind might feel like mush as you try to make sense of which errands need to get done and the best route to go.
Time management for moms and dads can feel almost impossible, so it’s important to make those days out & about count. Plan your errands with purpose. Make a list at the start of the week and figure out which stores you need to visit for what and the most efficient order to visit each one. You might have been driving to these local stops for years, but writing down each place with a list of what to get will be a lifesaver for your tired brain.
Then, pick a day to run your errands. If necessary, ask a friend or family member to join you for help with the baby or to be an extra set of hands during grocery shopping. Working moms and dads can feel even more hard-pressed, so there’s nothing like an extra set of hands or a moment to breathe that can help a day move along smoothly.
Tip #2: Lighten Your Laundry Load
If you’re wondering how new parents should schedule, it’s important to look into which corners you can cut, too. Before baby, you may have sorted everything into color-coordinated piles that would impress Crayola. Now, however, you have so many tiny onesies piling up that the laundry situation seems hopeless.
Forget your days of meticulous color-matching, and start washing things in cold water. This is one of the more literal time-saving hacks for Mom and Dad to begin using due to its ability to take a chore and cut its time down by more than you may initially realize. Because you won’t need to be as particular about sorting, you will save tons of time and can group together more items, which results in fewer loads, another timesaver.
Tip #3: Use the Right Tools in the Kitchen
When it comes to bottle prep or making homemade baby food, there are numerous ways that you can save time as a new mom with the right equipment.
For babies that are formula-fed, a real timesaver is a bottle-maker like the Formula Pro. Instead of waiting for water to heat, testing the temperature, measuring the formula, then shaking or stirring to the proper consistency, this one machine does it all with the press of a button. Time management for moms doesn’t always have to come down to planning; sometimes, having the right piece of gear can cut down on time without needing to rethink your schedule.
The water tank and formula dispenser will hold enough to make 20 8-ounce bottles, and the machine only takes 30 seconds or less to complete the task. We especially love this convenience during 3 a.m. feedings or if you have multiples! Having twins or triplets means that there are two or three times the bottles to be made - making this tool a real lifesaver.
Time management for working moms and dads often means making the most out of feeding time, from meal prep to clean-up. If you’re making homemade baby food, then investing in a one-step baby food maker that automatically blends after steaming is another kitchen timesaver. Instead of having to steam baby’s food and then transfer it to a blender, do everything in one appliance – automatically.
Simply put the food into the baby food maker, choose your settings, then let the appliance go to work while you tackle other tasks. Once the machine is finished, pour the food into pouches for later, clean the dishwasher-safe bowl, and meal prep for baby is done! This is one of our favorite time-saving gifts for Mom, but something tells us Mom will enjoy it even more than we do!
Tip #4: Make Cleaning Quick and Convenient
How should new parents schedule the rest of life’s needs outside of the baby’s needs? As a new mom, you probably are looking for the easiest ways to keep everything clean and tidy around the house. Make routine tasks faster by keeping wipes and sprays in convenient spots for quick clean-up. A bottle of cleaner and a roll of paper towel under each sink is perfect for touch-ups. A sweeper with cleaning cloths is a good way to keep floors clean in-between vacuum sessions.
In the kitchen, you may start to feel like you’re cleaning and sanitizing baby bottles ALL the time. Make the task simpler with a bottle sterilizer and dryer in one. This handy device can sterilize bottles, removing up to 99.9% of bacteria. Add an optional drying cycle to have clean, dry bottles ready for the baby’s next feeding. The best part? The sanitation process only takes 8 minutes, and bottles stay sterile for up to 24 hours in the unopened container.
For even more time savings, consider the Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro. It’s the only appliance that automatically washes, sterilizes, and dries bottles, no scrubbing required. Just load the bottles, press a button, and walk away. It’s a game-changer for busy parents who are tired of hovering over the sink multiple times a day.
Tip #5 Prep for the Next Day, the Night Before
One of the best ways to reclaim your mornings is by spending just 10 minutes the night before setting up for success. Refill the diaper caddy, restock the changing station, and pre-portion formula or snacks. Lay out clothes for yourself and your baby (or multiple outfit options if messes are likely). A little nighttime prep can make hectic mornings feel much more manageable, and helps you avoid the mental fog that comes with rushed decisions on little sleep.
Tip #6 Order Essentials in Bulk and Set Up Auto-Deliveries
Running out of diapers or wipes mid-week means an extra trip you didn’t plan for. Save yourself the hassle by identifying which household and baby items you go through consistently, and setting them up for auto-delivery through a service like Amazon Subscribe & Save or your favorite retailer. Ordering in bulk also reduces the mental load of remembering what you need and when, especially during growth spurts when usage skyrockets.
Tip #7 Use Nap Time Strategically
While it's tempting to use every nap to catch up on chores, be intentional about alternating tasks. Dedicate one nap to rest, another to focused work, and another to errands or tidying. Trying to do it all every time leads to burnout. A little structure around nap windows ensures you’re getting your own needs met too, and helps prevent the spiral of feeling behind on everything.
Tip #8 Declutter Once, Save Time Forever
The fewer items you have to manage, the less time you’ll spend organizing, cleaning, or searching for things. Go through baby clothes, bottles, and toys regularly and remove what’s no longer needed or age-appropriate. Set up designated spots for feeding supplies, diapering tools, and toys to make clean-up a breeze. Every item you donate or store for later reduces the daily decision load.
Tip #9: Let the Small Stuff Go!
The truth is that there will always be one more task or to-do item on your list. But your baby’s first few weeks, months, and years of life will go by so fast. Don’t let the small stuff distract you from baby’s big moments. Time management means more time with baby, with yourselves, and to do the important, memorable stuff with more focus.
Baby Brezza is here to help make ordinary tasks easier, so you can enjoy the special moments longer. Keep these five tips in mind, and you’ll find that life with baby will become easier, though it might not ever get less busy!
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