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If there\u2019s anyone who needs a little more self-care in their day-to-day<\/a>, we\u2019re betting it\u2019s all the new moms out there. You\u2019ve just brought home an actual bundle of joy\u2014but now\u2019s when the real work sets in. In between all the rocking, swaddling, feeding and changing, you barely have time to shower, much less fit in some legit self-care time<\/a>. But it\u2019s so important to prioritize your needs, too, or you\u2019ll end up in a state of constant depletion–with high stress and rocky hormones, to boot. That’s why we\u2019re giving you a handy new-mom self-care checklist to follow (promise, this is the fun kind of homework!).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Amp up your snack game. Midnight snacks take on new meaning when you\u2019re feeding an infant \u2018round the clock. Stash your nightstand with nutrient-dense options like almonds and dried apricots, dark chocolate, and<\/span> seed crackers<\/span>. Repeat for your car\u2019s center console, your diaper bag, the pockets of every dress you own\u2026you get the idea.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

2. Schedule a date day. A couple of hours alone with your partner sounds like bliss right now, but a dinner date inconveniently runs into your lil munchkin\u2019s witching hour\u2014making even the best babysitters question their abilities. Instead, bring your baby to brunch! Plan your outing during the morning nap and keep Babe strapped to your chest while you and your boo enjoy some eggs bennie and have a real adult convo.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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3. Level up your loungewear. <\/b>Bye, maternity leggings and oversized tees. It\u2019s time to treat yourself to a few new breezy pieces you\u2019ll actually be excited to throw on daily. Think pretty <\/span>kimonos<\/span><\/a>, floaty <\/span>tunics<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> and <\/span>button-front dresses<\/span><\/a> for easy boob access.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Pick a feeding activity. <\/b>Keep a rotation of low-stress, low-stimulation activities you can do while breastfeeding or giving bb a bottle for the umpteenth<\/em> time this afternoon. Bingeing <\/span>Game of Thrones<\/span><\/i>\u00a0is always great\u2014but can leave your eyes a little glazed and your hormones feeling a bit unbalanced. If you\u2019ve got your phone hand free, check out an e-book from your digital library, try the New York Times crossword app, or brush up on your French vocab through a language app like Duolingo<\/a> or Drops<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. Set your boundaries.<\/b> Your newborn is the best reason to say no to any calendar events you\u2019re less than thrilled about, and a perfect excuse for why you need to limit visiting hours from distant relatives (\u201cShe was up all night!\u201d). Your time together in these early days is sacred\u2014treat it that way!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Turn your shower into an experience<\/em>. <\/b>Hang some fresh lavender or eucalyptus. Light a candle or incense. Play some music. Do a face mask. There are a million and one ways to make your morning (or midday, or before bedtime) rinse a restorative one.<\/span><\/p>\n

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7. Get outside. And no, we don\u2019t mean to Target. Pop your babe in a soft carrier and hit the trail for a quiet nature walk through the park or into the woods. She\u2019ll love hearing those birdsongs, and you\u2019ll benefit from the hormone-balancing effect of being surrounded by Mother Earth.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

8. Take a GD nap! We promise:<\/span> <\/b>The<\/span> laundry can wait. Find your eye mask, grab the baby monitor, and curl up on the couch for a 30-minute snooze session (at least!) to reset your brain and your body<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

9. Set a playdate. Here\u2019s a secret: Playdates are less about the kids and more about connecting with other parents, so get out there and be friendly. Having parent friends you can call on is so, so important to your future sanity and social relationships down the line\u2014after all, they totally <\/span>get<\/span><\/i> you. So sign up for that baby music class, mom hiking group, or storytime, and chat up a new friend, all in the name of new mom self-care.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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10. Try some gentle yoga. Queue up a short YouTube yin yoga session for a restorative series of postpartum-friendly poses that\u2019ll help you feel grounded in your body again. It may take some time before you can build up to a full 60- or 90-minute session\u2014starting out with some easy poses<\/a>, or just a few long stretches and purposeful breathwork is the first step.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

What are your best new-mom self-care tips? Leave a note in the comments!<\/b><\/p>\n

Jessica Waller is a clinical nutritionist and health and wellness writer with a passion for science-backed self-care. She\u2019s always on the lookout for healthyish comfort-food recipes, statement shoes, and new wellness trends to obsess over (earthing, anyone?). Find her most recent musings on nutrition and self-care at\u00a0<\/span><\/i>WELLTRIBE<\/span><\/i><\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If there\u2019s anyone who needs a little more self-care in their day-to-day, we\u2019re betting it\u2019s all the new moms out there. You\u2019ve just brought home an actual bundle of joy\u2014but now\u2019s when the real work sets in. In between all the rocking, swaddling, feeding and changing, you barely have time to shower, much less fit… Read more »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":124,"featured_media":227986,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[42077],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-227980","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nNew-Mom Self-Care: 10 Easy Steps to Feel Amazing (and Take Care of Y-O-U) - Lulus.com Fashion Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"It's important to prioritize your needs, too, mama! 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