As a mom of two, I’ve learned the hard way that Pinterest-perfect routines are not the vibe—real life is messy, loud, and nonstop. So these are the hacks I actually use—the small shifts that make a huge difference in everyday chaos.
Whether you’re a first-time mom or chasing multiple little ones, these tricks are worth saving. I’ve also included links to the exact products I use and love—plus my go-to meal ideas and custom sleep support tool. Let’s get into it:
1. Teething Cracker Trick
Teething crackers crumbling in the diaper bag?
Toss them in a hard sunglasses case. They fit perfectly and stay intact—no more digging through cracker dust.
2. Gripe Water PSA
Even the “no sugar” gripe waters can sneak in ingredients like glycerin (a sugar alcohol) that may actually disrupt baby sleep.
I had no idea until I checked the label—and once we switched to a truly sugar-free option, sleep improved noticeably. Here is the one I love!
3. Stop Cleaning All Day
Reminder: laundry and dishes are perpetual. You’ll never finish them—so stop spending nap time scrubbing.
I do one big reset after the kids go down for the night. It saves so much time compared to tidying 16x a day and frees up energy for stuff that actually matters (like getting out of the house).
4. Sick Day Sleep Fix
When baby’s congested, skip the humidifier. A eucalyptus steam shower followed by a high-powered nasal aspirator has cleared congestion so much faster for us—and helped baby sleep soundly afterward. Be sure to use a high quality eucalyptus oil like this one.
5. Bathtub Water Filter Hack
If your baby has eczema or sensitive skin, try adding a bathtub faucet filter. It slides right over the tub spout and filters out chlorine and harsh minerals—no plumbing skills required.
This helped our second baby’s skin so much after bath time.
6. No-Brainpower Dinners
I started making 10-minute dinners because my brain was fried by 5 PM. Now I have a go-to rotation of over 30 high-protein, kid-friendly meals I can throw together in minutes.
👉 Click here to get my full 10-min meal roundup
7. Your 5-Minute Morning Reset
Waking up 5 minutes before the kids might not seem like much, but it’s a total vibe shift. Even just sipping coffee or brushing your teeth solo gives you a second to breathe before the chaos starts.
Want more?
If you want tools that help me stay sane, I’ve linked them all in one spot:
🍼 My Sleep Training ChatGPT Tool
🍽 10-Min Meal Roundup
💬 Final Thought:
No one has it all together. But with the right hacks, you can feel a little more human in the middle of the beautiful chaos.
Save this list for when you need a quick win 🤍
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