In order to make the help efficient, we offer a list of tips from the author of the column in the "Huffington Post" and the mother of two children Shelley Lopez Gray.
Take the older kids for a walk
You can keep them busy - this will make your mom's day easier. It is very difficult to cope with a newborn when older children are at home.
Bring ready food
Prepare something healthy, light, and quick to warm up and bring in disposable containers.
Pay for a home help to clean up the clutter
Of course, you can also help clean up, but the hostess will be uncomfortable watching her friend clean up after her.
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Supervise your child while parents take a nap or just take time for themselves
The best thing is to take the newborn for a walk, then the mother will be calm and will not look into your room every half hour.
Go to the store instead
Or look after the baby while mom goes to the grocery store.
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