There are plenty of parents who recommend taking a nap when your baby is napping. It is not bad advice at all, especially when you need the rest. However, you may be looking to complete a few tasks while your baby is taking their nap. It is not always easy to complete your tasks when your little one is awake, as they need your attention.
If you are unsure of where to start, you can accomplish the following tasks while your baby is napping.
Plans and Prep Your Meals
Sometimes, it is difficult to prepare or cook a meal when your baby is awake because they are on a routine. If possible, plan out your meals in advance. This way, you can save time and get right down to prepping your meals while your baby is napping.
Grocery List and Online Shopping
You may not want to bundle your baby up and head to the grocery store while they are sleeping, but you can get a head start on making your grocery list. Then, you can take advantage of the online stores that give you the opportunity to order your groceries for pick-up or delivery.
Take Care of The Laundry
Another idea is to take care of the laundry while your baby is sleeping. If you are able to step into the laundry area while your baby is sleeping, carry one of their monitors so you can hear them if they wake up. Are you hesitant to step into the laundry area while your baby is sleeping? You can catch up on folding your laundry and do a load of laundry later.
Take Care of The Dishes
Naptime is a great time to take care of the dishes, especially if you have some time after prepping your meals. You can wash several dishes by hand to get them out of the sink, or you can use this time to load and unload the dishwasher. If you only need to put your dishes away, take care of that task while your baby is sleeping.
Do Some Light Cleaning
You can also use naptime to take care of some light cleaning. Of course, you do not want to use anything that may cause you to not hear your baby if they wake up, such as the vacuum cleaner. However, you can take care of tasks such as picking up their toys, dusting, sweeping or wiping down the counters.
Exercise or Practice Yoga
It is not always easy to get in your daily workout or yoga session when you have a baby. You can get in your workout or yoga session while your baby is sleeping. This way, you can feel focused, energetic and healthy throughout the rest of the day. After all, you need to take care of yourself if you want to take care of your baby.
Taking care of even one task while your baby is napping can help you to feel productive, and it is one less task to worry about later on.