My #MBIBMoms Top 5 New Mommy Tips

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I have to be all the way real. Though you guys often see me strutting around in heels for photoshoots or on the red carpet somewhere snapping pics with some celeb, behind all that glitter and glam I’m simply a new mom trying to make a living. And being a mom is HARD work. Being a new mom, at that, can be incredibly overwhelming.

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One of the reasons I created BabyBrownSugar was to share some of the hard lessons and anecdotes I experience with fellow moms. Another reason is because I myself wanted advice from other moms with more experience than me! In my short time as a mother I’ve learned quite alot. So I’m really honored to partner up with P&G’s My Black Is Beautiful to be an ambassador for their “Beautiful Mommy Moments” campaign sponsored by Pampers and Dreft. As part of the campaign, I get to share my personal top 5 new mommy tips! See below for a list of ways to maintain your sanity as a new mommy:

1. Organize.

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The best way to keep yourself sane as a new mom is to develop a system. Why? Because “Mommy brain” is real. Help yourself out by keeping similar items in the same spaces and minimizing clutter by having a place for everything. Keep your Pampers in one central area for grab & go, keep all of baby’s items organized but easy to access, you should even designate an area of your fridge for baby’s food. Don’t forget to write important to-do’s down on paper and send yourself reminders. You won’t have it “all” together when you first start but organizing will make things smoother. 

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2. Don’t give up your “me” time. You may not have as much alone time as you’re used to, but the quickest way to burn yourself out is to devote your entire life to someone else without a moment of reprieve. You’re a supermom but you need a break too. Schedule some time in weekly to take care of yourself and do the things you love. I love taking pictures so I devote time every week to twirl in front of the camera and post my outfits here.

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3. Preserve your chic! People always ask me how I’ve kept myself put-together stylewise dealing with a new baby. Though motherhood has its unflattering moments (like pretty much every time I feed Cady in public and I end up with baby mush on my favorite blouse), I keep my sense of style and my love for beauty as a priority. Quick fixes like a swoosh of mascara or a bold lip can make even mom jeans look sexier. Find quick & simple ways to look great in a flash and with little effort.

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4. It’s ok to ask for help. There’s a reason they say “it takes a village” to raise children. It does! When friends and family volunteer to help out, take them up on that offer. My mom has been such a huge support system for me. Put that Dreft down and ask hubby or bestie to wash the newborn’s onesies while you take a nap. It’s impossible to do it alone so don’t feel bad when you have to ask for help.

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5. Don’t fall slave to “mommy guilt”. It is a dangerous path to go down when you start comparing yourself to other moms. You are doing the BEST that you can in the present moment, and that’s all your little one requires. Give yourself a break and stay positive!

Any new (or veteran) mommies out there? What tips do YOU have for maintaining your sanity as a new mom? Share them in the comments so we can all learn a thing or two.

(Talk to me on social! Leave me a comment on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram answering this question and use the hashtag #MBIBMoms!)

This post is sponsored by P&G’s My Black Is Beautiful and presented by Pampers and Dreft. As always, all opinions expressed here are my own and not those of the company.

Christina Brown

Lifestyle influencer and digital mompreneur Christina S. Brown is a New York native, LA resident, and the founder of LoveBrownSugar.com and BrownGirlsLove. She's an award-winning storyteller, a motivational speaker and an advocate for confident millennial black women.

4 Comments
  1. I’m not a mom, but I loved this post! It’s so easy to see cute baby pics and want that life – but, it’s a tough job. Congrats to you for managing life and motherhood so well. You’re definitely an inspiration!

  2. As a veteran mom the one tip I think I can share is find a network of support. I don’t just mean the important ‘village’ you reference above. I’m referring to other moms you can go to for advice or can bounce things you are wondering about or just TALK. You’ll need these circle of moms over the course of you mommyhood. Sometimes they are the only ones who will really be able to understand what you are going through, good or challenging.

  3. Great tips! Getting organized is #1 for me. Oh, and comparing yourself to other moms is a big no no!