Hey
new moms and dads, you know why you clicked here. Asking yourself, “how do I
keep my house clean with this newborn baby?” I’m sure many out there have asked
this question. The same was for me too. It’s a difficult task trying to keep
your house clean while having your little person around you. You're tired,
worried and overwhelmed with all these decisions making in your household. It
happens when you’re a mom. Here are 10 tips I have under my sleeves for how to
keep your house clean while watching your little one. Let’s get started!
#1: Buy yourself an automatic vacuum
cleaner
It’s
the perfect AI for you. Simply turn on the device and it will get the job done.
While it vacuums, you can start focusing on other chores. Another benefit to
this is how the automatic vacuum is cordless, the
baby won’t be able to play with the cords, which can be a big distraction for
both you and your baby.
#2: Create a cleaning schedule
Yes,
this should be the first step to have in mind. This helped me throughout my
broke college student years, whereas everything was in a much simpler time, now
that the baby is on board, I was well-prepared for the storm. Have a plan in
mind, whether it’s with yourself or with your husband. Create a spreadsheet or
buy a calendar and write down what needs to be done first.
#3: Get your family involved
Since
we were talking about being organized, why not have your family involved? If
it’s just you and your husband, that’s fine as well! Have that
calendar/spreadsheet, which I talked about earlier, and start discussing who
gets to clean what part of the house and what time. For example, you, the
mother, will clean the living room and kitchen during the morning, then once
your husband gets home from work, he starts cleaning the bathroom and the other
rooms, or vice versa. Remember, you and your family are a team!
#4: Invest in a new baby monitor
If
you decide on cleaning your house while your newborn is fast asleep, why not
purchase a baby monitor? As I stated earlier, this is the best investment you
can get as a mom. Making sure your house is all fresh and dandy; additionally,
you can keep track of your baby.
#5: White noise machine
Since
you bought a baby monitor to keep track of your little one, why not save up for
a white noise machine? For instance, If your child is sleeping, having a white
noise in the background will keep your little guy asleep. Keep in mind that to
keep the noise at a safe level for the baby. Make sure it’s not too loud, which
can be harmful for the baby’s hearing. Regardless, It will help promote babies
to sleep more smoothly. Trust me, your newborn will appreciate it!
#6: Don’t stress yourself too much
I
know making your house looking fresh is nice and all, but try not to stress
yourself too much, take a chill pill. Start from the living room first, since
it’s the heart of the house. Get that finished, then maybe hang out with your
child for a bit or listen to some nice tunes/podcasts. From there, work your
way up to the kitchen and to the rest of the rooms. It’s all about keeping
yourself occupied as you do your chores.
#7: Multi-task at it’s finest
If
you are trying to switch rooms during your cleaning time, why not pick up a
couple of toys that fell off the counter. Maybe the blanket needs to be clean,
so why not put it in the laundry since you’re heading that direction anyway.
Wash the dishes and clean your hands at the same time3. Probably go clean the
fridge while writing what to buy in Costco for your next meal prep. The
smallest things around the house do count and can make your life easier if you
just do it.
#8: Be involved with your child (multitask
continue)
Your
child can’t sleep and keeps bothering you while you scrub that dirt off the
floor? You know what they say, “If you can’t beat them, join them.” Usually, I
would play a game with my kids, such as “Peek-a-boo,” imitating games or even“iSpy”
(iSpy usually works for toddlers). Maybe they just want to be with you, so have
a baby strap and wrap it around you and your child, then start chatting. Get
your cleaning duties done, and at the same time, connect with your child even
more.
#9: Keep your child entertained with
their favorite toy
If
you really don’t have time to chat with the kids because of something important
you need to prepare for, then keep them entertained with their favorite toys.
I’m not trying to say that you need to spoil your kids and buy everything at
Target or Walmart, but maybe have a couple of toys they might like. Boys can
probably get a basketball with a hoop because you know, the ball is life right?
For the girls, you can get them a cute little doll (make sure it’s not small
enough for them to swallow it).
#10: Create a spot destination for
everything
I
would usually have a basket for every room, normally for cleaning utilities or
treasure boxes to put all the toys in one area. It can be used for anything, to
be honest. It just helps to stay organized with everything.
