If you can't remember, it's probably time to come up with some strategy or ideas. Trust me, I've been there especially when baby Li'el was a newborn and still on occasion find myself pondering now that he's approaching 8 months...
No Lie.
If you are a mommy often times doing things single-handedly and have a partner, it would probably be a good idea to talk and try to compromise on a time of day that will give you some time to hop in the shower or nice bubbly bath. A bubbly bath sounds fictitious, but it's real and better yet, possible!
As a single mommy doing things single-handedly there is definitely challenge. While you don't want to put your baby/responsibility on anyone else, it never hurts to ask someone whose intentions you trust to help out, even just for that small segment of a day.
Now, if neither one of those options are successful, there's what I call a
"set up". This is when you gather your little one's favorite seat and/or toys that are more likely to keep their attention span maintained for 5-10 minutes.
No Lie.
If you are a mommy often times doing things single-handedly and have a partner, it would probably be a good idea to talk and try to compromise on a time of day that will give you some time to hop in the shower or nice bubbly bath. A bubbly bath sounds fictitious, but it's real and better yet, possible!
As a single mommy doing things single-handedly there is definitely challenge. While you don't want to put your baby/responsibility on anyone else, it never hurts to ask someone whose intentions you trust to help out, even just for that small segment of a day.
Now, if neither one of those options are successful, there's what I call a
"set up". This is when you gather your little one's favorite seat and/or toys that are more likely to keep their attention span maintained for 5-10 minutes.
In this case, my son's booster seat is the only option now that he has grown out of his swing. I have a small bathroom so I totally understand space or lack of. I turn on the shower first to let it warm up (because the moment I put him in his seat, the countdown begins). Then I set him up right where I can see him and wear he can pretty much see me.
Remember, this is for 5 minute quickie showers, not long 45 minute luxurious, spa treatment style showers. When I sense that baby Li'el is getting a little fidgety, and I'm almost done, I tend to play peek-a-boo-ish games.
Hey, it works for us!
What works for you?
Share your ideas here or join us in the Facebook group chat!
(https://www.facebook.com/groups/SingleHandedMommies/)
Happy New Year everyone!
Remember, this is for 5 minute quickie showers, not long 45 minute luxurious, spa treatment style showers. When I sense that baby Li'el is getting a little fidgety, and I'm almost done, I tend to play peek-a-boo-ish games.
Hey, it works for us!
What works for you?
Share your ideas here or join us in the Facebook group chat!
(https://www.facebook.com/groups/SingleHandedMommies/)
Happy New Year everyone!