5 tips to keep your baby calm while enjoying a coffee/lunch out

Your social life is not over now that you have kids. While on maternity leave, I took my babies everywhere with me. People would always ask me how I managed to keep them so calm.

Here are a few tricks and tips that worked for me:

1. Feed your baby just before going out. Even if it has not been 3 hours since their last feed. This will give you a larger free time window.

2. Go there walking. Even if you have to take the tube or a cab to get where you need to go, allow a few minutes walk before arriving to the cafe or restaurant. Chances are this will get your baby to fall asleep and you will be able to enjoy a calm moment with your friends/partner

3. Use a portable baby rocker. It will do the rocking job for you! I used this one and it really has been a life saver! My trick? Turn it on as soon as you stop walking, it will give your baby the illusion that you are still in movement!

4. Hang some toys to the handle of her pushchair. I used the activity toys of her baby gym and hung them to the handle thanks to these buggy clips. For some reason the sloth has a hypnotising effect on her!

5. Take your baby carrier as a back up. If you've tried the above and your baby is still fussy, no problem! Pop her in your baby carrier, maybe stand up a few minutes and do some gentle rocking movement. You can now sit back and enjoy the rest of your meal as you have your hands free! I used this one for both my kids and I found it very comfortable and easy to put on.

I hope these tips will help you have chilled moment out with your baby!