1. Cut baby's nails when they're asleep 2. Baby shushing on TH-cam 8 hour video 😂 3. BUY OLLIE THE OWL HE WILL BE YOUR BEST FRIEND 4. Keep red book in your changing bag permanently 5. Bottle fed- I sterilise pink scoopers so I can stir formula rather than shake it or swirl it after scooping in formula in the boiling hot water
Brilliant tips! 😘 Mine would have to be.. 1. Changing baby on your bed buy a raised side changing mat! Turn it around so the raised edge is at the bottom. Saves any unexpected accidents running off the mat and onto your bed! I learnt the hard way 😂 2. Using a prep machine, stir/swirl the bottle or shake gently side to side and not up and down as saves all the added air/froth in the bottle. 3. tommee tippee formula pots are a life saver if going out and fit resting in the top of TT bottles. 4. white noise can help hide background noise especially in a small home so your not tip toeing around and can still have the TV on. 5. 100% invest in a blackout blind! 6. Having trouble with baby napping? Give huckleberry app a go. Don't need to pay for the basic use and it helps guide with wake windows and nap times. For me this was a life changer! ❤️
When I bottle fed my first I used to buy the 89p ready made formula for out and about. Throw it in your handbag and it doesn’t have to kept on the fridge or anything as long as it hasn’t been opened. Pour into a bottle when baby’s hungry at room temp or warm up in a bowl of warm water from a coffee shop or by taking a flask but Lily always had it at room temp and one pre made bottle is about a perfect feed size! Also always keep some in the cupboard incase of a power cut!! I’m breastfeeding this time so I don’t have to worry about that this time round haha!
We have a very clingy baby boy, and I was getting sick of drinking cold tea/coffee! Travel mugs have been one of the best things we’ve bought. Keeps our drinks warm and we don’t have to worry about spilling warm drinks on him we’re pretty much always holding our little man 😂 not really a hack but definitely recommend to new parents! Also, the love to dream swaddles absolutely changed our boy at night time! He hated the traditional swaddling as he always has his hands by his face. These kept him feeling secure and comforted with his arms up. He pretty much slept through the first night we used it with him!
Love your videos 🥰 not sure if this is a hack but if baby is fussing just get them outside! Instant calm and distraction ! Sometimes if it’s cold we will literally just stand at the open door talking about what we can see, works a treat 😊
Your cot sheet hack is great! Why have I not thought of this! Really isn’t easy trying to change the next to me crib in the middle of the night whilst trying to soothe a newborn baby
Hey Shan, another great video. Myself and my partner are finding them so useful and informative ahead of our arrival in September. Heads up, there’s a bit of an unfortunate typo at 20:30, where you’re showing your discount code for the toy subscription service (it’s hilarious once you spot it 😂) Keep up with the great content. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Sainsbury's do zip baby grows too and they're ADORABLE! Sainsbury's also do little weaning pots, like the ice cube trays but they're individual pots with a lid so you can grab and go! They come in a tray so they are neat too (can you tell I'm a Sainsbury's advocate 😂) Loved the video! Some super useful tips here! 💕
I use a small guest towel on my babys changing mat. Stops them getting cold and also absorbs any accidents rather than it sliding around (I change my baby on our bed). Also I pre portion formula powder in MAM powder dispensers so easy to do and saves couting scoops on night feeds. When out and about I take a chilly bottle with boiling hot water in and it stays over 70 degrees for about 4/5hrs :)
I’ve got a large vacuum bag under our bed where I keep all the clothes my Lo’s grown out of! I only keep a couple of things and keep the rest in a separate bag to give to charity
Great tips!! Another way to do formula bottles for when going out, and if you need it after 2 hours (untouched formula is OK at room temp up to then according to NHS site!)... I make the bottle up then chill it in the back of the fridge, or freezer if going out soon, then I take a frozen wine cooler from the freezer and this holds the bottle in the change bag as if it was an ice pack! Again NHS website says this is OK up to 4 hours. I have a champagne cooler which has a velcro bit so can be tightened to the perfect size for the bottle and uses less space than a cook bag/ice pack!
Hi. One concern I have with the sun shade thing is how does baby get enough fresh air and what about overheating on a hot day as there doesnt seem to be any air flow going through ?
This is so so helpful I know George is younger than Leah Because she's 1 year and nearly 3 months old but this was so helpful even for me and my partner 💕
I’ve got 3 kids and didnt even think about getting organises I’ve got a draw under my youngest cot so hoping they fit as the draw is a mess i miss clothes lol others I do 😊 hope ur ok xx
Hi! Loving your videos as a first time mum too ☺️ Which baby changing bag do you use and would you recommend it? Also, please could you do a video and how you got your baby to sleep through the night!! 😅 Thank you Xx
Sorry I know you have spoken about sleep etc in other video’s- but if you could go into detail about when you started to put baby down to sleep awake rather than asleep (I think you mentioned in an earlier video he used to fall asleep when feeding on the bottle) - how did it go initially? How long would he cry for? Thank you!! Xx
@@hannahanderson3778 hey lovely! Thank you so much! For a changing back, just any rucksack one I would say!! And for sleeping, I did a video on “how I got my baby to sleep through the night from 6 weeks” which might help but obvs every baby is different! I would say from 3 months onwards is when we started putting G down in his cot awake for naps xxxx
Hey. Thank you so much for the discount code! Trying to decide whether to use it by May to save money or whether it won't be worth it just yet as my girl will only be 3 months then...??
I love zip grows but in winter they were a nightmare for changing because the zips at the top and I always felt like I was making him way too cold having to unzip the whole thing. Buttons you can just undo the bottom ones. It's 2021 can we not have zip from the bottom grows already.
Hi Shan😊 After finding out we were expecting last December I have watched your videos ever since. You are the most relatable and down to earth TH-camr and I always like to take your advice on things. 😊 From the start I have decided I have wanted to bottle feed our baby when she arrives in July so I was just wondering if you could possibly do a video or an Instagram post on your top tips in regards to bottles as I also find it hard to find any helpful information about it. There are plenty for breast feedings mums but unfortunately bottles seem to take a back seat. Love you and your little boy and love all your content, you make me feel prepared and ready for my little ones arrival 💪😂😘 xxx
Thank you so much you’re so kind! I have been thinking about doing something on bottle feeding tbh, but it does tend to get quite a bit of heat in the comments section so I think that’s why people might not do them! 🙈😂😅
@@HomeWithShan I know, it really shouldn't haven't such a stigma around it. As long as baby is being fed and happy, why should it matter how it's done 🙈 xx
What are your top baby hacks? 🙈
@@ella._jadeh great tips!! Thank you lovely! Xxx
1. Cut baby's nails when they're asleep
2. Baby shushing on TH-cam 8 hour video 😂
3. BUY OLLIE THE OWL HE WILL BE YOUR BEST FRIEND
4. Keep red book in your changing bag permanently
5. Bottle fed- I sterilise pink scoopers so I can stir formula rather than shake it or swirl it after scooping in formula in the boiling hot water
@@07008391 brilliant tips!!! 👌🏼👌🏼 Georges red book is always in his bag too!! ♥️
@@HomeWithShan amber going to her auntie Lynne and uncle Dave house in New year and daycare
Brilliant tips! 😘
Mine would have to be..
1. Changing baby on your bed buy a raised side changing mat! Turn it around so the raised edge is at the bottom. Saves any unexpected accidents running off the mat and onto your bed! I learnt the hard way 😂
2. Using a prep machine, stir/swirl the bottle or shake gently side to side and not up and down as saves all the added air/froth in the bottle.
3. tommee tippee formula pots are a life saver if going out and fit resting in the top of TT bottles.
4. white noise can help hide background noise especially in a small home so your not tip toeing around and can still have the TV on.
5. 100% invest in a blackout blind!
6. Having trouble with baby napping? Give huckleberry app a go. Don't need to pay for the basic use and it helps guide with wake windows and nap times. For me this was a life changer!
❤️
Claire these are AMAZING tips!!! Thank you so much for sharing with us! We have email alerts from the huckleberry app too and it is genius!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Yay! Finally someone English! Brilliant tips! Thank you!
When I bottle fed my first I used to buy the 89p ready made formula for out and about. Throw it in your handbag and it doesn’t have to kept on the fridge or anything as long as it hasn’t been opened. Pour into a bottle when baby’s hungry at room temp or warm up in a bowl of warm water from a coffee shop or by taking a flask but Lily always had it at room temp and one pre made bottle is about a perfect feed size! Also always keep some in the cupboard incase of a power cut!! I’m breastfeeding this time so I don’t have to worry about that this time round haha!
Such a good point, those ready made ones are a dream!!! 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼♥️
We have a very clingy baby boy, and I was getting sick of drinking cold tea/coffee! Travel mugs have been one of the best things we’ve bought. Keeps our drinks warm and we don’t have to worry about spilling warm drinks on him we’re pretty much always holding our little man 😂 not really a hack but definitely recommend to new parents!
Also, the love to dream swaddles absolutely changed our boy at night time! He hated the traditional swaddling as he always has his hands by his face. These kept him feeling secure and comforted with his arms up. He pretty much slept through the first night we used it with him!
Love these tips!! George was the same with the love to dream swaddles! Plus travel mugs/thermos for hot drinks is a PERFECT hack!! 🙌🏻
Love your videos 🥰 not sure if this is a hack but if baby is fussing just get them outside! Instant calm and distraction ! Sometimes if it’s cold we will literally just stand at the open door talking about what we can see, works a treat 😊
That is 100% a hack!! Couldn’t agree more!! They love a change of scenery 🙈
I bought a load of the drawer dividers after I watched this and they are the ABSOLUTE best
Your cot sheet hack is great! Why have I not thought of this! Really isn’t easy trying to change the next to me crib in the middle of the night whilst trying to soothe a newborn baby
Hey Shan, another great video. Myself and my partner are finding them so useful and informative ahead of our arrival in September.
Heads up, there’s a bit of an unfortunate typo at 20:30, where you’re showing your discount code for the toy subscription service (it’s hilarious once you spot it 😂)
Keep up with the great content. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
🤣 Had me in stitches
Sainsbury's do zip baby grows too and they're ADORABLE! Sainsbury's also do little weaning pots, like the ice cube trays but they're individual pots with a lid so you can grab and go! They come in a tray so they are neat too (can you tell I'm a Sainsbury's advocate 😂)
Loved the video! Some super useful tips here! 💕
Hahaa I love that!! Thank you! I wish i had a Sainsbury’s ear me now hahaha! Xxx
POV: I'm 26, not a mum don't even want to be a mum just yet, just love your videos and personality
I use a small guest towel on my babys changing mat. Stops them getting cold and also absorbs any accidents rather than it sliding around (I change my baby on our bed). Also I pre portion formula powder in MAM powder dispensers so easy to do and saves couting scoops on night feeds. When out and about I take a chilly bottle with boiling hot water in and it stays over 70 degrees for about 4/5hrs :)
Best Best video for first time mom over here. Thank you!🙋♀
This is soooooo helpful. Thank you so so much. I’m due in 7 weeks and this has helped answer a lot of my questions xx
Yay I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and it helped! Xx
Loved this, so many helpful tips! Can't wait to put these into practice when my baby arrives! 37 week at the mo eeeeeek 😬🤣🥳
How did it go x
I’m due in June and this has helped so much! Love your videos and hope I’m as good a mum as you xxxx 🥰🥰🥰
My boy absolutely hates swaddlers. I just use a blanket and wrap him up with it so he feels secure but has a bit of room for movement.
I’ve got a large vacuum bag under our bed where I keep all the clothes my Lo’s grown out of! I only keep a couple of things and keep the rest in a separate bag to give to charity
Perfect!! Same premise really, just a nice place tucked away that will come in handy!! Xxx
Great tips!!
Another way to do formula bottles for when going out, and if you need it after 2 hours (untouched formula is OK at room temp up to then according to NHS site!)...
I make the bottle up then chill it in the back of the fridge, or freezer if going out soon, then I take a frozen wine cooler from the freezer and this holds the bottle in the change bag as if it was an ice pack! Again NHS website says this is OK up to 4 hours.
I have a champagne cooler which has a velcro bit so can be tightened to the perfect size for the bottle and uses less space than a cook bag/ice pack!
Such a good tip!!!! I wish I had a wine cooler hahaha!!! 🙈
I'd been thinking about using Whirli to save on clutter so great to know you use it and like it. Such a great idea!
Hi. One concern I have with the sun shade thing is how does baby get enough fresh air and what about overheating on a hot day as there doesnt seem to be any air flow going through ?
Thank you!! Im due in august and these hacks are so reassuring and helpful! Love your videos!
Aww yay I’m so pleased!! So exciting about summer baby!! Xxx
Thank you! x
Hi Shan, great video as always! Do you mind saying which baby carrier previously gave you back ache, so I know to bear that in mind? Thanks!
Hey lovely! Thank you! It was just a non branded one from Amazon!! Xxx
How many new born clothes did you need in total? And what types of clothes? Just trying not to buy too many or too little.
Another bottle back - Buy the ready made formula and pour into a sterilised bottle, when you’re out!
Deffo love this one!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Always so helpful 🥰 make notes throughout all of your videos
Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🥰
This is so so helpful I know George is younger than Leah Because she's 1 year and nearly 3 months old but this was so helpful even for me and my partner 💕
Aww yay I love that! ♥️
@@HomeWithShan fixed my charger aswell haha 😅
Because of you I got a gro blind (pre ready for baby in September) aldi had it in the toddler and baby avent- 19.99!!! Xx
Aww yay!! What a bargain!! 👌🏼👌🏼🙌🏻
@@HomeWithShan yeah! And they've got the nappy bag things in there atm too 10.99 not the same as your one but I guess its the same aspect x
Hey. When did you start scheduling naps? My girl is only 2 months old so naps all the time x
I’ve got 3 kids and didnt even think about getting organises I’ve got a draw under my youngest cot so hoping they fit as the draw is a mess i miss clothes lol others I do 😊 hope ur ok xx
Aw amazing! I hope the they fit too!! 🙈🙈
Hi!
Loving your videos as a first time mum too ☺️
Which baby changing bag do you use and would you recommend it?
Also, please could you do a video and how you got your baby to sleep through the night!! 😅
Thank you
Xx
Sorry I know you have spoken about sleep etc in other video’s- but if you could go into detail about when you started to put baby down to sleep awake rather than asleep (I think you mentioned in an earlier video he used to fall asleep when feeding on the bottle) - how did it go initially? How long would he cry for? Thank you!! Xx
@@hannahanderson3778 hey lovely! Thank you so much! For a changing back, just any rucksack one I would say!!
And for sleeping, I did a video on “how I got my baby to sleep through the night from 6 weeks” which might help but obvs every baby is different! I would say from 3 months onwards is when we started putting G down in his cot awake for naps xxxx
@@HomeWithShan thank you! 😘😘 xx
I ALREADY DO ALL OF THESE!! but don’t use babygrows with poppers. We have bonds zippys - waaaaay easier
Agreeeee!!!!
Hey. Thank you so much for the discount code! Trying to decide whether to use it by May to save money or whether it won't be worth it just yet as my girl will only be 3 months then...??
I love zip grows but in winter they were a nightmare for changing because the zips at the top and I always felt like I was making him way too cold having to unzip the whole thing. Buttons you can just undo the bottom ones. It's 2021 can we not have zip from the bottom grows already.
There are totally bottom zip ones out there! Just have to search for them.
I had one from JoJo maman bebe as a gift 🙂 I prefer poppers anyway though 😂
loved this video:) im currently 12 weeks pregnant and this video was so helpful. please may you flim a whats on my iphone video
Aww thank you lovely!! That’s so kind! I might do that in the future xxxx
Hi Shan can I ask where you got your baby rug from i know its not featured in this video but I've been looking everywhere for one.x
Hey lovely! It’s from totter and tumble! I love it! Xxx
@@HomeWithShan brilliant i will check it out thank you hun 😘
Hi Shan😊
After finding out we were expecting last December I have watched your videos ever since. You are the most relatable and down to earth TH-camr and I always like to take your advice on things. 😊
From the start I have decided I have wanted to bottle feed our baby when she arrives in July so I was just wondering if you could possibly do a video or an Instagram post on your top tips in regards to bottles as I also find it hard to find any helpful information about it. There are plenty for breast feedings mums but unfortunately bottles seem to take a back seat.
Love you and your little boy and love all your content, you make me feel prepared and ready for my little ones arrival 💪😂😘 xxx
Thank you so much you’re so kind! I have been thinking about doing something on bottle feeding tbh, but it does tend to get quite a bit of heat in the comments section so I think that’s why people might not do them! 🙈😂😅
@@HomeWithShan I know, it really shouldn't haven't such a stigma around it. As long as baby is being fed and happy, why should it matter how it's done 🙈 xx
Great video again xx
Hi Shan . I’m a new mom. Can u to please tell me how to clean baby dry dirt from nose?
Hi love I got this oogiebear from amazon and it has been great. Much easier than saline and a blue sucker I had before x