Maternity leave ending? Heading back to work after having a baby? You can do it! ❤️
Getting back into the swing of things at work and juggling new life as a Mom is HARD. I remember sitting in meetings thinking to myself – do these people know I have a KID now?! I also remember realizing just how much parents do before and after the work day that you just can’t appreciate until you go through it yourself.
Here’s the #1 thing that helped me most as a working mom: blocking the calendar.
👩🏻💻 If you’re in a job where you have lots of meetings, block your calendar a little bit before you need your day to end. That gives you a little extra time if a meeting goes over or if you need to finish something up, and you can still end your work day in time to see your little one.
👩🏻💻 If you’re pumping and your job allows, block time on your calendar for pumping. Be sure to include the time it will take to put your milk and pump parts away too. (This can double as focus time where nobody bothers you so you can get your work done sooner too!)
👩🏻💻 Make a plan for pumping ahead of time:
🍼 Where: does your place of work have a lactation space or privacy room? an empty office?
👉 If you're not sure or you're working in a new location, you can reach out to reception or another mom ahead of time to find out!
🍼 When: block that calendar! The more you can stay on your normal pumping/feeding schedule, the better!
👉 If you can, pumping on your commute to and from work means two less times to pump while you're there!
🍼 How will you store and transport your milk?
👉 We have a great solution for that - the Luxuroo COOL! 👀😁
With separate compartments for milk and pump parts, a bottle divider, and a dishwasher-safe box for pump parts, there's no need to worry about how you'll juggle everything.
It also fits inside most standard-sized breast pump bags, so you only need to carry one thing!
🍼 If you work closely with a team, you can even let someone know that you’ll have to step away ahead of time so you don’t have to feel funny or awkward about it.
Going back to work after baby can be a big adjustment, but you'll get used to it and every day will get a little bit easier!
Why you'll love the Luxuroo COOL
Our dual layer, insulated Luxuroo COOL cooler bag is perfect for keeping breast milk cold on-the-go, and the included COOLCaddy bottle holder will ensure that you don't end up with any milk spills during your work day. Use the COOL for an on-the-go fridge hack* when pumping, or for storing snacks and lunch as your baby grows! Shop it here now and you'll be set for your first day back at work!
*This product is designed for use with healthy, full-term infants. Please be aware of applicable milk storage guidelines, and consult your pediatrician and/or lactation professional with any questions.
