One of the things you get really quickly when you have a baby is just how much work goes into taking care of them – you also never know just how many diapers you’ll go through in a given day. Let me tell you – its A LOT! Here’s Laila Ali’s tips for how to keep up with your little ones.
10 Tips to Keep Up with Little Movers: By Laila Ali
1. Get moving! Finding time to hit the gym isn’t always easy with a baby at home, so find ways to incorporate aerobic activity into your day. Walk to the library or supermarket whenever possible, and be sure to get your toddler out of his or her stroller so they can walk some of the way, too. If walking to your destination isn’t an option, park the car far from entrances or take the stairs instead of the elevator!
2. Surround yourself with support: From sharing parenting advice to all those special “firsts” in your baby’s life, connecting with other parents is a great way to surround yourself with needed support. Huggies® Brand is helping Parents all over the country come together by teaming up with Meetup, the world’s largest online network of local groups, to host 60 “Keep-Up Meetups” from January – March. “Keep-Up Kits” will be given away to help Meetup Parents keep up with their Little Mover!
3. Laugh! From spit-up to the spilled milk, don’t be afraid to laugh off the silly situations. Laughter really is the best medicine – relieving stress, and burning extra calories! Remember, parenting is never perfect so next time you find yourself in the middle of that messy diaper change don’t let yourself stress – instead let out a loud laugh!
4. Accept a Helping Hand! For a first time Parent, it’s hard to realize you really can’t do it all. Keeping up with your Little Mover all day can be exhausting! When feeling overwhelmed and ready to pull out your hair, it is ok to admit to yourself that you really could use that extra helping hand. Accept your family’s or friend’s offer to come over and keep your Little One entertained for a couple of hours. Don’t second guess this decision, be grateful and accept the favor because you deserve it (and others relish the time with your little bundle of joy)!
5. Don’t Forget to Sleep! Between the late night feedings and round the clock diaper duty, it may seem impossible to get more than a couple hours of shut-eye. To keep from feeling like you are going to fall asleep while at the stroller wheel, try to fit in a nap during the day while your baby snoozes and for the working Parent, ensure you head to bed as soon as possible once the little ones are tucked snuggly in their beds. Teaming up with your partner and switching off middle-of-the-night feedings and diaper changes can also save you from exhaustion!
6. Take up a hobby: Setting aside time to work on something you enjoy can help clear your mind and leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Don’t be afraid to try out different hobbies until you find the one that fits your schedule and interests. If your hobby is one that can include your Little One, do it this can make for some very special bonding time!
7. Stay Organized: Organization is key to keeping stress to a minimum! From making sure the diaper bag is prepared prior to that long car ride or day at the playground, staying organized and scheduling your day can help you stay calm, cool and collected.
8. Reward yourself: Parents deserve rewards for all that they do on days other than Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. What’s even better is getting kickbacks on items they already purchase – like diapers! This season, enjoy a winning code in every pack of Huggies® Little Movers diapers to cash in for prizes like Starbucks gift cards and iPods! Submit each on-pack code online at Huggies.com to win.
9. Take a break! Be committed to taking regular breaks away from your children. It’s easy to brush off the importance of “me time” but it’s a must to keep you at your best – whether it’s taking a walk, reading a book or going for a drive, “me time” cannot be underestimated!
10. Remember to Treasure those “Aww-Inspired” Moments: Last but certainly NOT least, remember to sit back and enjoy the ride of a lifetime – parenthood! From sharing photos of your Little One rocking Huggies® Little Movers diapers on the Huggies Facebook page, to connecting with other parents on the Huggies Twitter page, remember to treasure each parenting moment!
If you’re looking for some huggies coupons check this link. If you’re looking for more energy – sorry we’re looking for that too and if you have a baby – just wait for them to become toddlers.
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. April 14th, 2011.
Leave a comment below with what size huggies your child wears and please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email).
You get 1 extra entry for tweeting about this contest (you can do this daily). Must contain the following information: @huggies @dadarocks – http://dad.tc/g3JmL6 and you must also comment with the link to your tweet.
Example: I want to win a 3 month supply of @huggies from @dadarocks – http://dad.tc/g3JmL6
You get 1 extra entry for following @dadarocks on twitter –www.twitter.com/dadarocks You must comment that you’re a follower.
You get 1 extra entry for following @Huggies on twitter – www.twitter.com/huggies You must comment that you’re a follower.
You get 1 extra entry for becoming our FAN on facebook – www.facebook.com/dadarocks You must comment that you’re a fan.
You get 1 extra entry for becoming their FAN on facebook –www.facebook.com/huggies (and leave a note saying that www.dadarocks.com sent you) You must comment that you’re a fan.
You will have 24 hours to reply before we pick another winner!
Disclaimer: Thanks to Huggies for providing the 3 months supply of coupons for which the winner will purchase the diapers in the size they need.
my son wears size 5 huggies. thats the only brand i love!
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tweeted
http://twitter.com/xxkimhcxx/status/55431232909099008
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My kiddo wears a size 5 …
residentmayor at satx.rr.com
i follow @dadarocks on twitter
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i follow @huggies on twitter
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im a fan of dadarocks on FB
Kimberly C
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size 5
elliebunny/hotmail/com
4-5 tweet
elliebunny/hotmail/com
https://twitter.com/#!/elliebunny24/status/55433032642985984
4-5 tweet with the link elliebunny/hotmail/com
I follow dadarocks on twitter
@elliebunny24
I follow Huggies on twitter
@elliebunny24
I follow dadarocks on fb
elliebunny/hotmail/com
My daughter wears a size 5
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/ChelleB36/status/55452169670893569
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
follow huggies on twitter @chelleb36
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/Doodle741/status/55458162584731650
residentmayor at satx.rr.com
I follow DadaRocks on twitter as Doodle741
residentmayor at satx.rr.com
I follow Huggies on Twitter
residentmayor at satx.rr.com
I am a DadaRocks facebook fan!
residentmayor at satx.rr.com
I am a Huggies facebook fan – I commented that I am entering your giveaway!
residentmayor at satx.rr.com
I need 1 for the wee little one coming into my life in July!
I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/cin_20/statuses/55469339977060353
I am following @dadarocks on twitter @cin_20
I am following @Huggies on twitter @cin_20
I am a FAN of Dada Rocks on facebook
I am a FAN of Huggies on facebook and left a comment telling them DaDa Rocks sent me
These would be for my little one due in September so I would need size 1.
akritical at yahoo dot com
I follow you on twitter @akritical
I follow huggies on twitter @akritical
I am a fan of your FB page.
http://www.facebook.com/akritical
I became a fan of Huggies FB page.
http://www.facebook.com/akritical
My daughter wears size 3 little movers and they work GREAT! [email protected]
My daughter wears a size 4. We just picked up a box a few days ago.
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I follow @Dadarocks on Twitter (via @Sparklezstars)
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I follow Huggies on Twitter (via @Sparklezstars)
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My oldest child wears size 4 and my yougest wears size 3
lejn05 at yahoo dot com
tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/momtoem/status/55622859288092672
lejn05 at yahoo dot com
following @dadarocks on twitter @momtoem
lejn05 at yahoo dot com
following @Huggies on twitter @momtoem
lejn05 at yahoo dot com
Your FAN on facebook (lena naef)
lejn05 at yahoo dot com
their FAN on facebook (lena naef)
lejn05 at yahoo dot com
Right now, our daughter is moving into size 3 🙁 She’s growing so fast!
DMBastian7{at}yahoo{dot}com
Tweeted: http://bit.ly/fWTqmv
DMBastian77{at}yahoo{dot}com
I follow you on Twitter {@DMBastian}
I follow Huggies on Twitter {@DMBastian}
I follow you on Facebook
DMBastian77{at}yahoo{dot}com
tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/ChelleB36/status/55658737100259328
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
https://twitter.com/#!/elliebunny24/status/55683842832465920
4-6 tweet @elliebunny24
My daughter wears size 4…
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Hello! I would absolutely love love LOVE to win a 3-month supply of diapers!! My almost-11-month-old son currently wears a size 3 in Huggies (only brand I buy, btw), but he’ll be in a 4 any day now. I am already a Huggies fan on FB, a Huggies follower on twitter, and a follower of dada rocks on twitter. I’m currently at work and they have FB blocked so I’ll become a fan of the blog on there tonight when I get home! And I just tweeted “I want to win a 3 month supply of @huggies from @dadarocks – http://dad.tc/g3JmL6.” You can contact me at via email at [email protected], via twitter @kelley248, or on FB – Kelley Smith (Indianapolis). Sorry – again, no FB at work so I can’t provide the exact link to my page right now. But I should already be up to 5 entries, right?? I’ll get my sixth when I become your FB fan tonight, and I’ll keep tweeting daily for more entries. Thanks so much for doing this!!!!
My son wears size 2 huggies
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I am a follower of @dadarocks
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I am following @huggies on twitter
I am a FB fan of huggies
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I am a FB fan of dadarocks
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I follow @dadarocks and @huggies on twitter. @artzamy23
I also “like” dadarocks and Huggies on Facebook. Amy L. Norman is my actual and FB name. 🙂
My unborn child will be going through a lot of diapers after he/she is born in late August/early September. We better go with Size 1. 🙂 artzamy23 at gmail dot com
Tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/Doodle741/status/55798650760216576
residentmayor at satx.rr.com
size 5 diapers in our house
@ohiocatfish
following DADArocks on twitter
@ohiocatfish
My girl wears size 3 huggies! Our favourite brand!
sweetpanda2010 at gmail dot com
follow @dadarocks on twitter (@PandaSweetSweet)
sweetpanda2010 at gmail dot com
Follow @Huggies on twitter (@PandaSweetSweet)
sweetpanda2010 at gmail dot com
tweeted 4/6
http://twitter.com/xxkimhcxx/status/55855711447552000
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Littler Movers seem to be the only diaper that works for us!
My daughter wears size 4.
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Just tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/tinkerbell0625/status/55860665419694080
I follow @dadarocks
I follow @Huggies
daily tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/akritical/status/55983096037773312
https://twitter.com/#!/elliebunny24/status/55999020535005184
4-7 tweet @elliebunny24
http://twitter.com/#!/Sparklezstars/statuses/56064222966185984
Daily Tweet
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Just tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/tinkerbell0625/status/56125266690457600
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Size three!
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Tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/Doodle741/status/56163679187640321
residentmayor at satx.rr.com
Tweeted..and completed all steps.
My son wears size 1 huggies! you sure would rock my world if i won haha
🙂 i follow both u and huggies on twitter and i tweeted about the contest!! im @luvmy_babygio but u can contact me at [email protected]
http://twitter. com/OhioCatfish/status/56176468572647425
follow huggies on twitter
@ohiocatfish
Dada FAN on facebook
@ohiocatfish
tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/PandaSweetSweet/status/56183641511956481
sweetpanda2010 at gmail dot com
daily tweet 4/7
http://twitter.com/xxkimhcxx/status/56204968390172672
[email protected]
My son wears size 3 huggies little movers. We love them!
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daily tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/akritical/status/56374340102524928
My baby wears a size 5. He is a huge boy!
designbytara @ gmail.com
http://twitter.com/#!/FabGiveaways/status/56380870373806080
designbytara @ gmail.com
Follow u on twitter- @FabGiveaways
designbytara @ gmail.com
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http://twitter.com/#!/momtoem/status/56384482227388416
lejn05 at yahoo dot com
https://twitter.com/#!/elliebunny24/status/56383081417945088
4-8 tweet @elliebunny24
Daily tweet.
@luckystars54
whitlav at gmail dot com
http:/ /twitter .com/OhioCatfish/status/56429077044801536
tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/ChelleB36/status/56505194380394496
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Daily tweet!
http://twitter.com/#!/tinkerbell0625/status/56508700831125504
tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/PandaSweetSweet/status/56512473305583617
sweetpanda2010 at gmail dot com
Tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/Doodle741/status/56386746300108800
residentmayor at satx.rr.com
http://twitter.com/#!/Sparklezstars/statuses/56552991402102784
Daily Tweet
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@dadarocks on twitter
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i follow @Huggies on twitter
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my grand child wears size 6
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tweeted
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daily tweet 4/8
http://twitter.com/xxkimhcxx/status/56579616936165376
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My son wears size 4!
tamarachewning at gmail.com / @lovelimes
Tweet: http://twitter.com/lovelimes/statuses/56601764090228736
Following you on Twitter – @lovelimes
Following Huggies on Twitter – @lovelimes
Like you on FB (Tamara C)
daily tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/akritical/status/56744869498064896
https://twitter.com/#!/elliebunny24/status/56808062245281792
4-9 tweet @elliebunny24
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http://twitter.com/#!/ChelleB36/status/56865292789362688
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
http://twitter.com/#!/FabGiveaways/status/56892518704480258
designbytara @ gmail.com
tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/PandaSweetSweet/status/56900200157036545
sweetpanda2010 at gmail dot com
Tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/Doodle741/status/56900596992704512
residentmayor at satx.rr.com
http://twitter.com/Sparklezstars/statuses/56914767914344448
Daily Tweet
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http://twitter. com/OhioCatfish/status/56925926428131328
tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/PandaSweetSweet/status/57095465312858112
sweetpanda2010 at gmail dot com
daily tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/akritical/status/57102502205734912
My little girl wears a size 2-thanks for the chance!
Tweet–I want to win a 3 month supply of @huggies from @dadarocks – http://dad.tc/g3JmL6
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I follow dadarocks on Twitter as suebaby05
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I follow Huggies on Twitter as suebaby05
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I “Like” DaDa Rocks! on FB
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http://twitter.com/Sparklezstars/statuses/57120088528125952
Daily Tweet
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I “Like” Huggies on FB-left note that dadarocks sent me
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tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/ChelleB36/status/57164122026029056
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
https://twitter.com/#!/elliebunny24/status/57209279245066240
tweet @elliebunny24
My baby wears a size 3.
donnyandshelly at yahoo dot com
I follow dadarocks on twitter @atticgirl76
I follow huggies on twitter @atticgirl76
http://twitter.com/#!/FabGiveaways/status/57251344528056320
designbytara at gmail.com
My daughter is a size 4 livingthescream@gmail dot com
My child wears size 4 poop-catchers right now.
@EdRoberts
http://twitter .com/OhioCatfish/status/57262574483419136
http://twitter.com/#!/Doodle741/status/57268788051181568
residentmayor at satx.rr.com
daily tweet 4/10
http://twitter.com/xxkimhcxx/status/57285064299524096
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tweet
https://twitter.com/#!/ChelleB36/status/57408647105478656
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
http://twitter.com/#!/FabGiveaways/status/57430196428603392
http://twitter. com/OhioCatfish/status/57434555291930624
Daily Tweet–https://twitter.com/suebaby05/status/57449922936578048
https://twitter.com/#!/elliebunny24/status/57469122618998784
4-11 tweet @elliebunny24
Tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/Doodle741/status/57472372231516160
residentmayor at satx.rr.com
http://twitter.com/#!/Sparklezstars/statuses/57518731525505025
Daily Tweet
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dt
http://twitter.com/#!/akritical/status/57596383359803393
daily tweet 4/11
http://twitter.com/xxkimhcxx/status/57621656495075328
[email protected]
tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/PandaSweetSweet/status/57622430977499139
sweetpanda2010 at gmail dot com
http://twitter.com/#!/FabGiveaways/status/57783974793195520
tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/ChelleB36/status/57784060377956353
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
My little monkey wears a size 3, only brand that can hold his poopy. 🙂
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I tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/PookiesMomma333
gracie,[email protected]
I follow @dadarocks and @huggies on twitter
[email protected]
daily tweet http://twitter.com/atticgirl76/status/57791629574152193
https://twitter.com/#!/elliebunny24/status/57792690590466048
4-12 tweet @elliebunny24
dt
http://twitter.com/#!/akritical/status/57804162234200064
Daily Tweet–https://twitter.com/suebaby05/status/57906865211834368
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daily tweet 4/12
http://twitter.com/xxkimhcxx/status/57915960727842816
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http://twitter.com/#!/Sparklezstars/statuses/57970327694737408
Daily Tweet
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tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/PandaSweetSweet/status/57984224266960896
sweetpanda2010 at gmail dot com
Tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/Doodle741/status/57880485325578240
residentmayor at satx.rr.com
Our little one wears size 5. We love Huggies!
I follow DadaRocks on Twitter!
I follow Huggies on Twitter
I tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/HitSendLetGo/status/57988858717016064
Just tweeted!
I want to win a 3 month supply of @huggies from @dadarocks – http://dad.tc/g3JmL6
http://twitter. com/OhioCatfish/status/58001994731892736
daily tweet http://twitter.com/atticgirl76/status/58139523833540608
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http://twitter.com/#!/ChelleB36/status/58139548642852864
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
dt
http://twitter.com/#!/akritical/status/58148301849100288
https://twitter.com/#!/elliebunny24/status/58166370378063872
4-13 tweet @elliebunny24
tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/momtoem/status/58207403858067456
lejn05 at yahoo dot com
Daily Tweet–https://twitter.com/suebaby05/status/58215346989047808
[email protected]
http://twitter.com/#!/FabGiveaways/status/58225295454502912
designbytara (at) gmail.com
My son wears size 4’s. [email protected]
My daughter wears size 3. I follow @DaDarocks & @Huggies on Twitter, and like DaDa Rocks on Facebook. I will be tweeting as well. Thanks for the chance to win!
http://www.twitter.com/ChrisCannavo
http://twitter.com/#!/Sparklezstars/statuses/58346020211408896
Daily Tweet
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4.13 tweet! http://twitter.com/#!/Doodle741/status/58351148184256512
residentmayor at satx.rr.com
daily tweet 4/13
https://twitter.com/xxkimhcxx/status/58367500873768960
[email protected]
tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/PandaSweetSweet/status/58369215006121984
sweetpanda2010 at gmail dot com
Daily Tweet–https://twitter.com/suebaby05/status/58522099412766720
[email protected]
https://twitter.com/#!/elliebunny24/status/58543040196915200
4-14 tweet @elliebunny24
daily tweet http://twitter.com/atticgirl76/status/58587881119289344
Last tweet! http://twitter.com/#!/Doodle741/status/58632695399464960
Thanks so much for the chance!!! 🙂
residentmayor at satx.rr.com
daily tweet
http://twitter.com/#!/akritical/status/58668871128846336
tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/PandaSweetSweet/status/58673704313438208
sweetpanda2010 at gmail dot com
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http://twitter.com/#!/ChelleB36/status/58690838032683008
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
http://twitter.com/#!/Sparklezstars/statuses/58707059226583041
Daily Tweet
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http://twitter. com/OhioCatfish/status/58722794195779584
daily tweet 4/14
https://twitter.com/xxkimhcxx/status/58739665766846464
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Love huggies! My son wears a 3.
Also am following @dadarocks and @huggies.
2 more entries for me!!
Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/theatomicmommy/statuses/58775336166498304
https://twitter.com/#!/elliebunny24/status/58897991255343104
4-15 tweet @elliebunny24