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How much thought do you put into a perfect deodorant? A few years ago I finally stopped looking for a perfect deodorant. Years of searching, and I was certain I found my soul mate of deodorants: it was inexpensive yet somewhat effective, didn’t leave white marks and had no scent. It was a deodorant and it worked allowing me to move onto other aspects of my busy life.
Fast forward two years. My life is busier than ever: school for the older kids along with homeworks, gymnastics, swimming, and karate. However, most of my attention is given to a baby – he is now three months old. He screams when grouchy and doesn’t see me, wants to eat almost all the time and requires a lot of diaper changes. And have I mentioned that I also have a full-time job I have to go back very soon? Do I have issues prioritizing my life? You bet!
New Mom Priorities
- Feed the Baby, because he screams whenever he is hungry and that is a problem for the whole family and possibly families that live near us.
- Change the baby, because the baby doesn’t like being wet.
- Eat and drink, because this mom needs food to make more milk to feed the baby, who screams whenever he is hungry.
- Wash baby bottles, because this baby eats so much, this mom has to also give him formula.
- Wash the baby, because after he eats his two-course meal, he spits up and is not overly happy about wearing wet clothes.
- Pick up the toys off the floor (Thank You kids!) to avoid tripping and falling while carrying the baby.
- Cook dinner for the family… ummm, Chinese sounds right about now or should we just go for Mac-n-Cheese?
Yep, the priority has definitely shifted. It looks like the only things that get done these days are baby related things. Let’s see what gets left behind:
New Mom Challenges (Sort of a Wish List)
- Take a shower once or twice a day to refresh and sneak a few minutes to reboot after a day of being spit up on, peed on, and covered in sweat. However, it is hard to take a shower while alone with a baby and a five-year old is NOW my first choice for a babysitter.
- Go to the bathroom, and actually close the door.
- Put a fresh shirt on in the morning
- Apply deodorant, because we sweat ten times a day. I’ve discovered that my favorite deodorant doesn’t work as well with me every day activities and I also sweat excessively while breastfeeding.
Let’s consider solutions for some of these real new mom challenges
Common Solutions to New Mom Problems
Showers are the best
A bouncer or an infant car seat are best mobile solutions for a mom and baby. Take it to the bathroom with you. Play pick-a-boo while taking a shower, but hopefully the sound of running water will calm your baby down and will give you much needed minutes of rejuvenation on the other side of the shower curtain.
I find this experience to be the best part of the day (besides baby smiles, of course), but make sure not to skimp on a body scrub, body lotion and a deodorant.
Trips to the Bathroom with a closed door
Sorry, you are out of luck. Kids have a secret sense about that. Whenever the door closes, cries and screams usually are to follow.
Feel Fresh
It might be hard to remember to put on the deodorant in the morning, but it is totally worth it. My solution is to leave me a positive note along with a fresh shirt and a deodorant.
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I can’t wait to try the new Dove! It has been my brand of choice for years, but this 48 hour promise sounds even better! Thank you for the handy solutions for new mamas too
Showering and actually changing your clothes are just a few things you can do to feel good about yourself!
Deodorant that works 48 hours would be a miracle
I am so glad those new baby days are over. You hardly have time for a shower, so you need the 48 hour deodorant!
Showers…I remember when I used to be a two or three shower a day kind of guy. Now with three manic toddlers and two older kids in sports and band, I’m counting it a win if it’s two or three showers a week! Good deodorant is critical, along with hats, which I swore I’d never wear again once I got out of the army.
I love the new baby days… and live off deodorant and lots of water! I think that these are hard times, but with some good planning and great products, we survive it! 😉
I will be facing these New baby days soon. Oh, I remember those days of no showers and no bathroom visits alone! Oh wait..i’m still doing them because of my daughter who can’t be left alone without getting into trouble. I love these tips!
I remember being a new mom 5 years ago. I hope to have another baby – I would LOVE to have new mom problems again. Nostalgia!
There were many days that a shower was not on the schedule so a good deodorant was a MUST 🙂 Lol… it is the little things in life, like smelling great, even though I was exhausted
Oh I remember those days. I remember there were days when I had to chose between sleeping, eating or a shower. Sleeping always won.
I still have some of these days. I always think there just are not enough hours in the day to get everything done. I do love Dove deodorant as well! Works well for me.
These are amazing tips for new moms!!! I think the most important one would be to remember its okay to ask for help and to take help.
I totally miss taking daily showers! I switched to Dove too when my twins were born and I love it!
These are soo true. I’m a mom of four, and still deal with many of the “new mom” challenges.
I love Dove products. I can remember when my kids were little and having a shower with them in the car seat. Playing peekaboo is a great idea.
I have a seven week old, this post hit home! Let me know if you ever find a solution for going to the bathroom alone!
I love Udderly Smooth! Their lotions are super soft!
I actually use that lotion quite often! It works great on dried skin.
Dove is my favorite. It’s one of the few deodorants that I actually like!
I remember when my kids were little. Having quiet time or a shower was nearly non existent. They are older now, so I can have a shower uninterrupted.
I still find cooking to be a struggle with three little ones! I sadly find myself dialing takeout more than I want!
I’m expecting #6…I find everything difficult right now. I still am suffering from debilitating morning sickness.