Becoming a new mom is definitely one of the greatest joys in life. There’s nothing quite like looking down into your brand-new baby’s face and realizing that your entire life is about to change. It’s one of the most incredible moments! It’s also one of the most overwhelming! Not only are you trying to adjust to all the demands of being a new mom, you’re probably not getting nearly as much sleep as you’re used to, so you’re exhausted while doing it! We can’t help you change all those diapers, but we can help you ease the transition with a few easy tips and essential care products, courtesy of our friends at Church & Dwight! Check them out, then read on for an awesome giveaway!
Tips and Essential Products to Help New Moms Cope
Stop Worrying About Messes
When my son was a tiny tot, I had a very open-minded philosophy regarding messes. My mantra was “mud washes out, memories last forever.” Spills, stains, and messes are all a part of being a parent. 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 percent 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.
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.
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. I practically bought stock in these when my son was a colicky baby! 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.
Get Plenty of Rest
Easier said than done, I know! Lack of sleep is definitely one of the hardest parts of being a new mom. We’ve all heard the saying “sleep when the baby sleeps.” Even if you don’t actually sleep, take this time to rest your head for a bit and let your mind wander. The downtime will give you a boost. I know it’s tempting to do all the house chores when baby is napping, but until you both get on a better schedule, let it go and get some rest!
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. A chilled washcloth or teething ring can also help. If your baby is especially cranky, try using a 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. Baby Orajel products are benzocaine-free and belladonna-free.
Help Combat Dryness
While intimate time with your partner is probably the furthest thing from your mind during those first weeks after delivery, eventually you’re going to want to get horizontal again. The problem? Many women experience dryness after childbirth, which makes intimacy pretty uncomfortable. To help provide relief from vaginal 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.
Giveaway
We have a fun prize package filled with some other products that will help make your life easier as a new mom, including:
- OxiCleanTM HD Liquid Laundry Detergent
- Arm & HammerTM Plus OxiCleanTM Cold Water Power Paks
- Arm & HammerTM Baking Soda
- Arm & HammerTM SpinbrushTM battery powered toothbrush The Ultimate Spider-Man TM
- OrajelTM Spider-ManTM Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste
Giveaway is open to CANADIAN Residents only and ends on October 31st . Enter below for your chance to win!
What some other tips we can offer new moms to help make the transition easier?
This post is brought to you by Church & Dwight. All opinions are our own.
Accept help from others
My best tip is to sleep when baby sleeps.
Follow you instincts
I like the advise to accept the help of others, they can do little things, like fold laundry and play with the baby while your in the shower having me time
Id definitely tell new moms to accept and take all the help you can get
Babies are resilient! They won’t remember the time you forgot to feed them their bottle or the dirty clothes or the other 100 things that you’ll do “wrong”. They’ll be fine. A Happy Mom always makes for a happy baby.
Besos Sarah
Journeys of The Zoo
don’t stress over the small things, as long as your baby is loved, fed and changed to keep clean, s/he will be fine!
My favorite tips to a new mom is to take it easy and get some rest when the baby sleeps because you have to get back on your feet and feel strong now that you have this new little person to take care of and love.
Trust your instincts! enjoy each day they grow up so fast!
The plenty of rest one is a favorite! I am sure most new Moms would be in favor!
Thank you for this wonderful giveaway
My tip is don’t try to be perfect, every Mom makes mistakes along the way.
Sleep when you can and keep a tin of cookies on hand for the middle of night feedings.
My tip is to find one thing everyday that makes you happy and brings a smile to your face. Having a bath, enjoying a cup of tea or eating a special treat maybe.
If someone offers to help, take it. You’re important too.
My tip is to enjoy every moment!
Don’t be afraid to ask for help!
Those are great tips! I’m sure a lot of expecting moms will benefit from this post. I think it’s nice that you also included the down time because all moms need that kind of break even for a few minutes or hours.
Catch some zzzz’s when the baby sleeps
Sleep when the baby sleeps.
Rest is so important as a new mom. I wish I took my own advice when the little ones were first born.
Get rest when you can, make some freezable meals, pamper yourself too.
It’s so much better to be prepared before the baby arrives so that you don’t have to keep running to the store to get all the products that you need. This is a good guide for expecting parents especially if they’re having their first baby.
So many great tips. And the giveaway is awesome .
Accept help when it’s offered
Ask for help if you need it, don’t try to be supermom!
aaaaaa I like this tips shall be passing them on to my auntie :)
i learned early not to worry about messes…made raising my kids so much fun because we spent more time out and about then inside to even make a mess…lol.
I am definitely trying the oxi clean. I keep throwing his clothes away because of course with kids come stains. For some reason everyone buys him white.
thats a great philosophy to have!
Sounds like a great tips. I am sharing this to my wife
Baby comes first but make sure you have some MOM time.
Hey New Mom: Cherish every moment…they grow up very fast!!!
be patient and enjoy the ride. There are no perfect moms take your time and enjoy the time with your little one
Such a great post! I loved all your suggestions and I use several of them!
These all sound like great tips to keep in mind to survive first time mom hood. Will be keeping this one bookmarked
relax and enjoy the time with your little one <3 xoxo
My best tip is to not be afraid to ask for help!! You should you need rest and the best advise you can get!
Great stuff! Orajel helped us out a lot.
Since I don’t have babies, anymore, my best advice is to cherish every moment with your baby. Time flies so fast!
My tip is to except any help that is offered.
My Tip: Live in the moment.
Sleep as much as you can, you never know when you’re going to need that.
Sleep when the baby sleeps.
My favorite tip for new moms is to not expect everything to be perfect.
my tip is to not stress so much, and get rest when baby sleeps
My best tip it to remember to eat, and take all the help that’s offered!
I know it’s hard but actually let people help you, someone volunteers to do a load of laundry – let them even though you know you don’t really think you should. Nap – let your Mom or Hubby take over while you sleep. Trust me, letting go is the best thing you can do but it’s so soooooooooooooo hard to let someone else help.
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MY TIP IS TO MAKE DATE NIGHT ONCE A WEEK FOR YOU & YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER AND LET SOMEONE ELSE BABYSIT THE CHILDREN.
Nap when the baby naps.
Don`t be afraid to ask for help!
My tip is sleep when the baby does you will be more relaxed
My favourite tip is sleep when baby sleep.
Be well… see
My tip for a new Mom is to sleep when your baby sleeps and allow people to help you, you do not have to do it all alone.
Don’t sacrifice your sanity! Find alone time for yourself.
I learned that it was important to enjoy your baby, do not fret about the housework and ask for help if needed.
I would recommend new mom’s to be sure to get plenty of rest and enjoy the moments as they go by very quickly.
My favorite tips for new moms are rest and accept any offered help.
My favourite tip for new Moms is to accept help from family & friends, take lots of pics and to savour every moment with your precious baby, because they grow so quickly.
My tip is to relax and enjoy your little one. They grow so fast.
My tip is to live in the moment. The days feel long but the months fly by so relax and enjoy the infant stage while it lasts.