There’s nothing that changes your life as much as having a baby, and you might feel that you’ve lost yourself a little. Here are some tips on how to feel like yourself again…

Get Practical

As much as you’ve always loved fashion, it’s time to change it up a little now that you have a baby. It’s a good idea to go for dark colours in case of stains – make sure that you have a couple of pairs of comfortable jeans that you can throw on with anything. Leave off the jewellery until your baby’s old enough not to grab at it, and go for a waterproof coat with a good hood that covers your head so you can stay warm and dry when you’re pushing the stroller in the rain with no umbrella.

 

Get Fit Again

After having a baby you might be a little heavier than you were before. Although you shouldn’t feel in too much of a rush to lose the weight – your body did something incredible! – you might want to get back to normal and into your old clothes. Be careful with ab workouts as your core muscles will be weak. Start up with some walking, running, swimming and a post-natal yoga class – and make sure that you get plenty of fresh air. You could also look into body sculpting if you want to make some big changes.

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Get Dressed Every Day

It sounds simple but you need to try to get dressed every day. Even if you’re exhausted and tempted to wear pajama pants every day for the rest of your life, make the effort, even if you’re only pulling on some yoga pants and sneakers to run to the grocery store. A slick of mascara will do wonders for your confidence and make you feel as if you’ve got it together. Try to leave the house every day, even though it might seem like a lot to organise. It’s important to socialise and to talk to other adults, and not just your baby who, although delightful, probably isn’t the best conversationalist.

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Change Your Hair

You might not want a mom bob, but if you have hair that requires a lot of upkeep, now might be the time to change it. Talk to your stylist about what might look good with minimal effort so you don’t have to spend too long on doing your hair every morning. Go for layers and make sure that it’s long enough to tie or clip back from your face.

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Get Time For Yourself

In order to stay sane, you need to take time for yourself. Talk to your partner and family and arrange time that you can go out to hang out with your friends without the baby, go to a fitness class, or even just go to a coffee shop and read your book with a cappuccino and croissant in blissful silence. You may be a mother but underneath you’re still the same person and you’ll regret it if you give up too many of the things you love for your child. Take time out for yourself and you’ll be a more present and involved mother when you’re home again.