[Parenting Mental Health] "It's Okay Not to Be Perfect": How to Create 'Mom's Time' for Self-Nourishment

 

Hello, this is Oobibaby, a brand that values a mother's happiness as much as a baby's healthy development.

Parenting is a journey of love and challenge. Driven by the desire to give their child the very best, many mothers strive for perfect parenting, often leading to parenting burnout and a feeling of guilt. Oobibaby proposes a 'Natural Comfort' parenting philosophy that encourages setting aside the pressure of competition and perfectionism to focus on nurturing the mother's own well-being.

"It's okay not to be perfect. You are a wonderful mother, just as you are."

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1. Breaking Free from the Perfectionist Checklist

 

Surrounded by a flood of parenting information, we often subconsciously create a 'Perfectionist Checklist' (e.g., serving purees at a fixed time, reading for 30 minutes daily, maintaining an immaculately clean house, etc.).

However, the most crucial aspect of parenting is not the metrics or the schedule, but the emotional connection between the child and the mother.

• The Value of the Pause: If you got irritated with your child today? If you put off one chore? It's fine. Children gain more security from their mother's relaxed and happy expression. Focus on increasing the time you share genuine smiles with your child, rather than crossing off list items.

 

2. Creating a 'Mental Sanctuary' in 5 Minutes (Hygge Time)

 

If you can't spare a long period, you must secure even just 5 minutes a day for your own 'Hygge' time. This can easily start by re-evaluating your space.

• Tactile Comfort: When the baby is asleep, take a moment to sit on a warm organic cotton blanket or a natural fiber rug. The soft texture of natural materials helps relax a mind and body tense from stress.

• Visual Rest: Use fabric baskets to tidy away cluttered items and keep them out of sight. Instead of scrolling on your phone, gaze at a soft-toned baby lamp or an essential oil diffuser. A simple, organized visual environment naturally leads to psychological calm.

Oobibaby Tip: The key to a mother’s relaxing space is simplicity and naturalness. The warmth provided by wood and neutral-toned textiles best soothes a mother's mind in need of a pause.

 

3. Recharging Your Energy with 'Nature's Comfort'

 

When parenting fatigue sets in, try taking the baby out for a short walk in the sun. Through the sounds of nature (wind, birds) and the sunlight, the mother’s mental state can also recover.

• Mom’s Outing Essential: When stepping out, reduce unnecessary baggage. Have the courage to go simple with just the essentials in a light, natural canvas diaper bag. When the baggage is light, the mother’s steps are lighter too.

Oobibaby encourages mothers to choose happy parenting over perfect parenting. By dedicating time to tell yourself "It's okay," we hope you can cultivate a daily life filled with natural comfort.

Next week on the Oobibaby blog, we will be discussing "Sleep is Medicine: Design Guide for the Optimal Sleep Environment for Babies."