Tips For First-time Parents Dealing with Holiday Stress |
As new parents, the constant feeding and changing that comes with having a baby takes priority over everything - including preparing and enjoying the upcoming holiday festivities. As one day rolls into the next and parents are consumed with their new routines, the holidays will quickly slip by.
Here are some tips to help make your daily routine simple and easy, giving you more quality time to spend with family and friends during the busy holiday season:
- Keep a diaper bag packed with the essentials and store it near your front door. If you need to attend to last minute holiday errands, you will be ready to go.
- Sort your baby's clothes into matching outfits when doing laundry and you will take less time looking for them. Also, lay out diapers, wipes and changes of clothing throughout the house, so they are always on hand.
- Use a baby bottle warmer, rather than the microwave, to ensure milk, formula and baby food is heated thoroughly and evenly. The Avent iQ Bottle Warmer from Philips will save you time before feedings. Equipped with a sound alert, the warmer gives you peace of mind as the automatic shut-off prevents over-heating.
- Enlist a grandmother, friend or babysitter to take care of your baby for an afternoon, so you have time away from the house to do some holiday shopping, and enjoy a cinnamon latté.
New parents are faced with many small, time-consuming tasks while caring for a baby every day. Planning ahead and taking advantage of helpful, new products will make a big difference in your life, giving you time to prepare for and enjoy the holidays.
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