Whether your a new mom or just always interested in hearing advice from other mom like I am, these 23 moms have you covered. They were all asked to share one piece of new mom advice, so what better time to share them all together than Mother’s Day!
Each mom has their own advice, but I’ve noticed a common theme through most that all moms need to hear!
This is a sponsored post in partnership with UrbanFarmhouseTampa. We also participate in affiliate programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. If you don’t have Prime, you can try it 30 days for free here!
Happy Mother’s Day weekend to all of our new moms, mom veterans, mom hopefuls, and those who stand in that mom role in any capacity!
We have been sharing different Mom Life Interviews each Saturday. Different moms from different walks of life share their own Mom Life and answer the same questions. One of my favorite parts of the interview is the new mom advice – or advice for any moms, really. It’s so much fun to see what they come up with!
Without further ado…
New Mom Advice from 23 Moms
Kristin
Exploring Domesticity
Trust your instincts. No one knows your kids and your family like you do, and no one can tell you what is best for them. You’re going to feel clueless, you’re going to try some things that just don’t work, but you will also find out what works best for you and your kids. It will come together, but it is always changing and evolving.
Emily
Journey of Parenthood
Babywise. It changed my life and made me the parent I am today in so many ways. Sleep is crucial and routine and structure are a gift to give your children…and yourself.
Devon
U Ready, Teddy?
Get out of the house even when it’s the last thing you want to do. I still struggle with this. It can be really isolating if you don’t get out and get around other people. Storytimes at the local library and play dates with friends were the best. I always feel better after getting a little fresh air and feel more energized when I’m not inside the house all day.
Also Read: Baby Must-Haves
Caitlin
Real Mom Recs
Don’t sweat the small stuff. I see so many new moms agonizing over every little decision related to their baby. Just trust your gut, ignore all the unsolicited advice, do what works for you and be confident in your choices. Spend less time worrying and more time doing what makes you happy.
Victoria
The Maine Ideas
You are enough. If you try your best at this brave new world of motherhood, then you’re giving your all, and that’s all that matters. Ask for help from family if you can!
Vicki
NICU MUM
Do not compare yourself to others, social media lies and you do not need to put a brave face on all the time. It is okay to ask for help. Expectation and reality are too very different things.
Julie
Mable’s Labels
Don’t treat all your kids the same, because they are not the same.
Alexandra
Coffee and Coos
You have to do what’s right for you and trust your gut. There are so many different ways to parent and everyone seems to have an opinion. I remember being so self conscious about how long I breastfed, the fact that my baby wasn’t sleeping through the night at 6 weeks, the fact that I didn’t give him food at 4 months (and so on). I always felt like I was being judged by our old school relatives. But, guess what? I have a happy, healthy two-year-old that couldn’t be kinder. I feel like we did something right.
See Alexandra’s Mom Life here.
Jenny
Love, Jenny
Babywear! Babywearing was such a lifesaver for me when the girls were tiny because life doesn’t stop just because you have an infant. Dishes still need to be washed, laundry still needs to be folded, the house still needs to be cleaned . . . and it can seem impossible to do when you have a baby that wants to be held all the time. Just strap them to your chest and now you’ve got two hands free to go about your business! This was especially helpful for me when I was shopping (which is usually without Hubby’s help) because then I didn’t have to try and navigate the whole car seat/shopping cart situation.
Also Read: Why a ‘Baby Box’ is better than a Baby Book
Katelynne
The Disguised Supermom
Trust yourself. The biggest change I see in myself as a mom of 4 compared to a new mom is my confidence and the faster you can trust that maternal instinct, the more confident you will feel. There is no one that knows your children better than you and that gives you an amazing ability to understand them and their needs. Trust yourself to make the choices that are best for your family, even if it seems like you are always going against the grain of what society tells you is best.
See Katelynne’s Mom Life here.
Jillian
219 Momma
I actually just heard this on a podcast the other day….. Even though we are all exhausted every night at the end of the day, try to realize that even though this nightly routine can feel like a task or a job (dinner, clean up, school stuff, bath time, teeth brushing, changing in pjs, etc) this is your life and you are living it now. Try to put a smile on so your kids remember it fondly and not mom being crabby and tired and yelling at everyone. Try to make it your favorite part of the day.
*****I want to just side note that with I’m exhausted every single day usually – I think my MS gives me more exhaustion than I like to give it credit for and I get crabby because I feel like I do everything in the home and it’s never done. I’m not giving this advice like I’m the calmest serene mom out there – quite the contrary. I lose it sometimes but I am working hard every night to try to find different ways to calm myself so my kids can see me happy 🙂 even with all the tasks/jobs moms have to do.
Stacey
Families with Grace
Trust your instincts and know that one bad moment doesn’t make you a bad mom. Everyone tells you that it goes so fast – and it really does – but also know you aren’t alone if you feel overwhelmed and need a break. Being a mom is the hardest, yet best thing you will ever do!
Ellen
Young Love Mommy
Ask and accept help! For the longest time I didn’t accept when people offered to help and it got overwhelming! If someone offers say yes!! ALWAYS. If someone doesn’t offer, ask for help, sometimes people don’t know you’re struggling and in need of help.
Julia
The Petite Fastinista
I would tell a new mom to not worry about trying to do it all or do it all perfectly. Figure out the top 2 or 3 things that are most important to your family and focus on those. What can you sacrifice? What can you splurge on? For us, we hire a cleaning service that helps us once a month. That takes a big pressure off my shoulders leaving me to just maintain the house in between cleanings. I’m so not a Pinterest-perfect type of mom and that’s ok, that’s not where my priorities lie.
Also Read: DIY Growth Chart
India
Lipstick and Laundry
No one knows what they’re doing, we are all just trying our best. Snuggle that little baby as much as you can because they will be running away from you before you know it. Also, it is so important to surround yourself with other moms who get what you’re going through. Motherhood is a huge life transition and you need that community.
Debbie
Merci Debbie
Don’t strive for perfection, strive for happiness. Time goes by quickly and it’s important to enjoy the little everyday moments, however simple they may seem.
Dana
Pellerini
Deep breaths! Go with your gut instincts.
Lissette
Silly Babies Blog
Whatever plans you have for your pregnancy (if you’re still pregnant) or any images you had about what parenthood is, throw them away. Out the window. Right now. The one thing I learned from becoming a mother is that I know nothing, just like John Snow. Everything you thought you knew, every movie you’ve ever seen, every self help book you’ve ever read will not prepare you for the realities of motherhood. Kids come with their own personalities that will directly contradict your own. They are absolutely maddening and so adorable all at the same time. It really is enough to drive you crazy.
Also, don’t bother buying a new car or new furniture. Don’t remodel at all. It will all be trashed in 5 years time. Just worry about maintaining your sanity, making sure your kids are alive, and in between try to teach them to be decent human beings. If you can come out the other side, you’ve done a good job.
New Mom Advice from Mom Life Interviews to come!
Sheree
Darling Steps
Trust yourself. Be bold & hang tight. You’ve got this.
Sheeree’s Mom Life Interview coming soon!
Fatima
Motherhood Through My Eyes
Have fun in your new role. Appreciate the downtime you’ll get during naptime. Do work around the house, call a friend — whatever makes you happy. Also, think of family traditions you’ll want to throw in every holiday. Those are fun to create.
Fatima’s Mom Life Interview coming soon!
Also Read: Walt Disney World with a Baby
Liz
Working Mom Facts
I would say that it’s good to listen to advice knowing that there is not the perfect answer. You have to try a lot of tactics and styles to see what suits you and your family. And don’t let anyone ever shame you for trying to do it your way. If you and your kids are happy, healthy and safe, who cares?! Just find your groove and remember that it takes 9 months to grow a baby and parenting skills don’t happen overnight.
Liz’s Mom Life Interview coming soon!
Sarah
Foxy’s Domestic Side
Most people say enjoy all the moments with your baby. But I say, don’t forget that you were a person before you had a baby, and that’s it’s okay to take some time for yourself to get your hair or nails done or go out with your girlfriends without the guilt. Baby will remember you being happy (because you are taking care of yourself) not that you left them for a few hours that one week in March.
Sarah’s Mom Life Interview coming soon!
Jamie
Mind Your Biscuits TX
Relax. Easy kids come from low key parents. Find your tribe and treat them the way you want to be treated. When they say it takes a village, they’re not joking. I couldn’t have made it this far with most of my sanity intact without my mom friends.
Jamie’s Mom Life Interview coming soon!
Also Read: Rainbow Yogurt Bites
Notice a common theme?
I don’t know about you, but I’m hearing a lot of “trust your instincts” and “only you know what works for your family.”
So, I guess the takeaway here is that we’re all different people with different needs and different ways of doing things. As long as we’re doing the best we can our children and our families will be just fine!
Happy Mother’s Day!
Meet more moms and read their new mom advice, mom hacks, mom products, and experiences every Saturday!
You can also find more Mom Life tips and new mom advice on our Mom Life Pinterest Board.
If you’d like to be interviewed, leave a comment below or send an email to exploringdomesticity(at)gmail(dot)com with subject “Mom Life Interview Series.”
Pin It!
Only registered users can comment.