On Mother’s Day, it’s the thought that counts. Except … well, it’s just that being a mom can be a busy and chaotic experience. And while perfume is lovely, there are items that can actually make Mom’s life a little easier.
Since Mom would never return a gift bought with love, she may have to shop for herself. Here are products Mom can pick up to make her feel a bit more in control of her life.
BABYPACK PAD
Leaving the house was already a struggle when it was just you. Add a baby and it’s double the time. The BabyPack.pad is meant to help moms organize everything they need when on the go with baby. This 75-sheet notebook has five sections listing the essentials needed for the baby bag, mommy bag, items for when baby doesn’t feel well and a space for special notes. $5 at getbuttonedup.com.
MOMSPIT
Spitting on a tissue and swabbing your child’s messy face is so gross — and so tempting. But it’s something you may have promised that you would never do as a mother. MomSpit is a no-rinse cleanser for hands and faces. It comes in a spray bottle that can fit into a tote or purse. Available in Fig & Green Tea, Lemon & White Tea or unscented. A 2-ounce bottle is $9, 7 ounces is $18 at queenbabybean.com.
BEBE AU LAIT
Nursing outside the home can be a challenge. The Simple nursing covers by Bebe au Lait are meant to be a discreet and stylish way to nurse. This 100 percent certified organic cover has a rigid neckline so Mom can have eye contact with baby. It has storage pockets for pads or pacifiers and is machine washable. Available in five patterns, including two linen and three cotton; suggested retail price is $50. Available at Nordstrom or Hot Mama stores.
BABY CARRIER
Some moms are adept at using a scarf or baby sling to securely carry their child. You, however, cannot even untangle the sling, let alone use it to carry your child. But there are other hands-free ways to carry your wee one. The PortaMee Baby Carrier ($178) sits baby into a little seat snug against your chest. There are pockets for your cell phone and wallet. Adjustable at the waist and shoulder, it’s available in pink, blue, brown or black at porta mee.com, PsychoBaby (1630 N. Damen Ave.) or BellyDance Maternity (1849 Green Bay Rd., Suite 115, Highland Park).
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UPDATE CARDS
Family, friends, co-workers — everyone wants updates about the baby. But no new mom has time to sit down and type out e-mails or mail dozens of cute cards. Baby Quarterly Updates are printed cards that parents can send out when baby is 3, 6, 9 and 12 months old. The 9-month card, for example, asks which games baby likes to play with parents. Answers include “Hey you, change my diaper” and “Watch me break this.” Ten cards for each quarterly update, 40 total. Envelopes included; $54 at red envelope.com or call 877-733-3683.