Hey parents…
Do you remember how before having a child, you can prepare for almost everything.
You can read the books, save the checklists, ask other parents what you really need and fill the house with tiny clothes, nappies and all the baby essentials you were told not to forget.
Then the baby arrives….
And somewhere between the really long nights, endless washing and wondering how you spent an entire day doing things yet somehow got nothing done, you realise there are some parts of parenthood you wish you knew earlier.
1. Everything Takes Longer With A Baby
Leaving the house used to mean grabbing your phone, keys and wallet.
After baby? There’s a whole checklist before you even make it through the front door. Diapers. Wipes. Extra clothes. Milk. Bottles. Snacks and of course that one toy they suddenly cannot live without.
Even at home, something as simple as making yourself breakfast can take hours because somebody needs you halfway through.
Eventually, you stop wondering why everything takes longer and start building a little more breathing room into the day.
2. You’ll Spend A Surprising Amount Of Time Preparing For The Next Feed
Nobody really tells you how much of the early years can feel like preparing, feeding, cleaning…and preparing all over again.
When your little one is bottle-fed, there are bottles to wash and sterilise, milk to prepare and warm, often while a hungry baby is making it very clear that they’d prefer not to wait.
It’s usually around this point that you start appreciating anything that can take even one step out of the routine.
The Philips Avent Premium 2-in-1 Warmer & Sterilizer brings warming and sterilising together in one device. Its hospital-standard water bath warming circulates heat through the milk for even warming without hotspots, while a smart sensor detects the milk’s starting temperature and adjusts the warming time automatically.
For those particularly impatient feeds, it can warm 150ml of room-temperature milk in a Philips Avent 9oz Natural bottle in as little as three minutes.*
And if baby suddenly decides they’re no longer interested, it automatically shuts off and can keep the bottle at feeding temperature for up to 60 minutes.
Once the feed is over, the same device switches roles and becomes a steriliser.
Natural steam is used to eradicate 99.9% of bacteria without chemicals, and the attachment can accommodate bottles as well as pacifiers, spare parts and small toys.
One device, one button and one less appliance competing for space on the kitchen counter.
And as feeding changes, it can change with you too because it’s compatible with different bottle brands, materials and sizes, and can later be used with food jars.
3. Good Parents Take Shortcuts Too
Before children, convenience can sound like a nice-to-have.
After children, you understand its true value. It’s being able to do something with one hand and not having to remember another step at 2 a.m..
Other times, it’s about finding an appliance that still works six months later when your baby’s routine has completely changed.
And perhaps the biggest realisation is that making things easier doesn’t mean you’re a lazy parent.
You’re simply learning where your time and energy are better spent.
So, if you’re looking to simplify your little one’s feeding routine you can start by finding out more about the Philips Avent Premium 2-in-1 Warmer & Sterilizer on the Philips Avent website.
*Based on warming 150ml/5oz of room-temperature milk in a Philips Avent 9oz Natural bottle.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice from Motherhood. For any health-related concerns, it is advisable to consult with a qualified healthcare professional or medical practitioner.
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