Mothers Week: Household Hint

As moms we get so caught up in life: cooking, cleaning, taxi service, cheerleader etc. We can feel like we are so organized and on top of things one day and then the next our lives can feel like they are in shambles!

For Mothers Week I wanted a household hint that would relate to mothers. For me, this is taking time for myself. Sometimes it is just a few minutes one day, maybe more the next. I like to read, in quiet. I’ve started wood working in the garage. I like to look at other blogs. There are days that I have to set a time limit for myself so that I can get other things accomplished.

To save our sanity, it’s important to remember to take care of ourselves while we take care of everyone else.

Baby Week Tip: Diaper Changing

I was kind of disappointed with myself. When I had decided to invite the whole team to contribute a tip or idea centered around baby week I thought I would have much more ideas then I did. You would think that after having 2 babies I might have some, but I really drew a blank.

This is what I came up with to share.

I don't know about any of you, but getting my just shy of 1 year old to stay still during a diaper change is nearly impossible. He twists over and is on his way long before I can even get a wipe out.  So, what I have found to work is changing him on the floor. I put him between my legs and then put my feet on top of his arms. I don't have to press hard at all, just enough to pin him down. Then, when I lift up his legs, he isn't going anywhere. He surprisingly doesn't get upset like he does if I am wrestling him around with out pinning him. I hope this helps anyone out there.

Please don't use this picture of my little guy. Thanks!

We here at The Polka-dot Umbrella would LOVE some helpful hints regarding babies seeing we are all new Moms and one will be down the road. If you have a baby helpful hint, please send it our way by making a comment!