This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Triple Paste Medicated Ointment for Diaper Rash. All opinions are 100% mine.
Lessons from a second time mama that I had to learn the hard way… If there’s one thing I know after becoming a second-time mama, it’s that I need to stick with what I KNOW works! It’s a waste of time and money to try and find another solution to a problem that I have already found a solution to. Let me expound some more below.
Here are some products and motherhood methods that I found- through much trial and error- worked really well for me as a first and second time mama to three kids under three:
1. Use Triple Paste Diaper Rash cream
I finally found this magical paste when Evie was around a year old and it made a world of difference! I had tried 4 different kinds of diaper rash cream and nothing worked. I tried homemade paste, essential oils, the list goes on and on. NOTHING worked as well as Triple Paste did. Now that the twins are 7 months old and eating solid food they are starting to get diaper rash more and more. Also, I noticed that with all three of my kids, diaper rash happens when they are teething too! So be prepared and use Triple Paste BEFORE the redness begins, so you possibly won’t even have to deal with the diaper rash at all when your baby’s hit those milestones! Triple Paste is and always will be my GO-TO product. You can buy it at Target, Walmart, buybuy BABY, CVS, Walgreens, Rite-Aid and other fine retailers!
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2. Buy High-Quality diapers
I have tried all of the different diapers on the market and I found that even though it’s AWFUL to spend money on diapers every month, spending an extra couple of dollars to buy diapers that don’t leak, hold a lot of pee for a long time, and are comfy for your babe are so important! This type of diaper might differ depending on what you like and what your baby likes. But in our house, our favorite is Huggies and/or the Kirkland brand of diapers from Costco. They are AWESOME! We usually stock up and buy whatever is on sale.
3. Fed is best- it really, truly is.
I am a big breastfeeding advocate. I love to breastfeed and pump for my babies. HOWEVER, it does not work for everyone. The second it starts affecting your mental health. Stop, evaluate, and change course. Pushing yourself to the brink of insanity just to keep trying to make breastfeeding work is not worth it, I promise you!
4. Get a good group of REAL LIFE people around you for support
In this technology age, it’s so easy to find an online group for support postpartum and I LOVE my online groups and friends! However, after I had Evie I was lacking in the number of people around me for support and I struggled. The second time around- even with twins (double the hormones)- I did way better! But I know that the big reason that was is because I have an amazing husband who was even more supportive this time around, family living closer, and an incredible group of mom friends in my neighborhood. Having them available in real life, to bring a meal, hold my babies, give me a hug, etc- was life-changing.
5. Read Happy Sleep Habits, Happy Child
This book helped me take a very mild approach to sleep training the first time around and had Evie sleeping through the night at 3 months. I almost didn’t refresh it and implement the teachings this second time around and I paid for it! This book is AMAZING.
6. Listen to your mama bear instincts
I remember after we came home from the hospital with Evie I was so scared and confused as to what I should do in basically every circumstance. Something that AJ told me that stuck with me the most was to listen to my mama bear instincts- so I did and it WORKED. There’s something inside of us when we become a mom- I believe we innately know what to do we just have to really listen to those instincts! You got this, mama!
7. Schedule a “mommy time out” for your self once a week
You have probably heard this one 100 times but it is so necessary. You NEED to do it! If your cup is empty you absolutely can not fill others’ cups.
8. Get zip up jammies, especially for your newborns
Trust me on this one- buttoning up your babies jammies at 3 am when you’re running on 2 hours of sleep is NOT FUN! Zip up jammies are the only way to go!
9. Don’t worry about having the crib set up before you bring the baby home
I have always been a planner and type A personality so my crib has always been set up before I go into labor, HOWEVER, my husband always laughs at me because we don’t end up putting the baby in the crib until around 2-3 months, and for some people, it’s even longer! I would suggest getting a small bassinet or side sleeper to pull into your room for the first couple of months after you have your baby! It will make your life so much easier.
10. Enjoy every single stage and don’t wish away a single moment
Being a mom is not for the faint of heart. It will push you to your limits, you might end up on the bathroom floor eating chocolate for a second of peace after a very long day, you will most likely cry… a lot. However, even in those moments, please don’t wish them away. Every single stage of your baby’s life will come and go in a flash, so fast you might not even know it was there until it’s gone. This is true for good and bad moments. Remember that nothing lasts forever, not even the baby snuggles so SOAK them in while you can.
I could go on and on and on but those are definitely my top 10 favorite lessons! What are yours? I would love to hear in the comments!
