Getting things done

Baby nests are good or mosses basket x

At that point we were all in survival mode so we were letting the house stuff go tbh. You can use a Moses basket, the pram bassinet or just a playmat on the floor. Don't leave them in the car seat for more than 30 mins at a time that early unless it goes completely flat.

A dockatot?

Speak to a baby wearing consultant about how to safely carry her in a sling.

Don't use the car seat, they need to be laid flat and there is a risk of positional asphyxiation in a seat.

Moses basket, playmat, sleep carrier are all good options

Be in the newborn bubble and let yourself bond and heal. House can wait!

The first month or two we barely got anything done. We spent his naps hanging out and or keeping on top of bottles etc. so try not to stress out about it. Third month we finally have our hobbies back/ house somewhat clean

I found this one of the biggest adjustments but eventually I learnt just to let some of the house stuff go. Accept help when it's offered - if friends come over ask them if they would mind hanging the washing out or pushing round the hoover (people will be absolutely happy to help you and glad to feel useful!).

It does get easier as they become more independent. I just kept reminding myself that there is always going to be washing and ironing and cleaning but I'm never going to get this snuggle time back. The minute I started to embrace it, I felt much less stressed about it!

When ours got a little bigger we started using the Baby Bjorn mini carrier and popping him in the baby Bjorn bouncer for 5 mins in the morning (so I could make myself a cup of tea!).

But I totally get it, when you're in the house all the time when they are little, a messy house can feel suffocating. You will get used to making the most of the short amount of time you have I promise!