Having a new baby is a big adjustment, for every area of your life. Most new moms notice that it’s much harder to get things done, especially in the first few months of baby’s life. While this can be frustrating, it’s very normal, and there are ways to make this adjustment easier for everyone in the house.

You’ll have to recognize that adjustments must be made. Your baby is going to command a lot of your time, especially if you are breastfeeding. Be aware of this and be okay to let the house fall apart a bit. This doesn’t mean don’t clean, it just means that you’re going to have to prioritize.

Baby comes first because he is growing, changing, and before you know it, he’ll be a toddler. The house remains the same regardless. Do your surface work, the things that can be done quickly, first. This will ensure that the house still looks decent. Plan your longer chores for when your baby is napping or in the early morning when he is asleep, if you aren’t asleep. If things have to slide, it’s okay. You can always fix things later.

Enlist the help of family members. While some may find this difficult, you can’t run a household on your own. If you have older children have them help with the laundry, dinner, and cleaning. If you can’t get everything done during the day, see if your husband will help you at night. You may want to have him take the baby for a while, while you do the things that need to be done. This will give your husband some daddy/baby bonding time.

Invest in a baby pouch. If you want to really be able to get up and do stuff, a pouch baby carrier is the way to go. It wraps around your body and creates a pouch sling, which you can lay your baby in. The baby remains snug and secure next to your body, and you have the full use of your hands. While you won’t want to clean bathrooms when you use one of your pouch slings, you will be able to do some laundry or vacuum the floors.

The first few months will be the hardest, especially if your baby is colicky. After a while, though, you’ll learn your baby’s routine and create a new one of your own. Things will get easier and easier the older baby gets. So for now, just love the time you have with your newborn and be okay giving your time to him. You’ll both be glad you did.

Kat Hafen writes and contributes for many baby, child, family and parent online publications including HugaMonkey. Kat is an avid Pouch Sling supporter because of the positive impact it can have on babies. For more information regarding Pouch Slings, visit HugaMonkey.

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