One of the most important things to all new moms is keeping their babies happy and healthy. But don’t forget about yourself! Have you ever been on an airplane and listened to the safety demonstration and heard the flight attendant tell passengers to put on their own oxygen masks before attempting to assist their children?  Your health is just as important as that of your baby.  Without you, she is helpless. Your good, healthy habits keep the both of you going strong.  When you’re healthy, you’ll both be a lot happier.  When you are both happy, you have more chances to bond and create magical moments.

Develop Healthy Nutritional Habits
When you’re trying to develop good, healthy habits, proper nutrition should be one of your first priorities. It’s easy to focus on your little bundle and forget to feed yourself properly. Taking time to prepare healthy meals, rather than relying on quick-fixes like fast food or junk food, will help you have better energy and a better frame of mind. Your body will be going through some major changes after giving birth; be sure to make the proper nutritional choices so you can recover more quickly.

The Skinny on Breastfeeding
Choosing to breastfeed is a good way to give your baby the proper amount of nutrition and can actually help you drop a few pregnancy pounds.  Breastfeeding also helps your infant fight off many illnesses because your antibodies are transferred to your baby. When you are breastfeeding, maintaining healthy nutritional habits is even more important. If you don’t get the right nutrients, then your body will be depleted of its own resources. Remember, you need to be healthy for baby, too!

Sleep, Baby, Sleep

We’ve said it before, and you’ve heard it before:  When Baby sleeps, Mommy sleeps.  Your sleeping routine will likely be in three to four hour increments for a few months, and your body heals faster when you are sleeping.  Therefore, it is really important for you to sleep when you can.  Besides, a well-rested mommy is a happy mommy.

Healthy Habits Are Learned
Making sure you eat properly is one of the best ways to guarantee that she will grow up learning healthy habits and attitudes about food.  Treating yourself like a body worth proper nutrients and attention will show her we must take care of ourselves as well as others.

Keeping Things Clean
Maintaining a clean environment is another very important healthy habit for you and your baby. It’s a good idea to keep hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes nearby, especially in the kitchen and bathroom. Baby cleaning products often come in portable sizes so you always have germ-fighting tools at your side. Just make sure the products you use to keep your little one’s things clean are baby products. Keep in mind some germs are beneficial and others can actually help your baby develop her immune system.

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