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FERNE McCann has shared a ‘game-changer’ hack that will make parenting much ‘easier’.
So if you’re a new mum and are looking for tips and tricks that’ll give you flexibility and freedom, then you’ve come to the right place.
The 34-year-old took to social media to share her advice, as she swore by expressing milk.
It comes after the mum-of-two was slammed for a ‘dangerous’ moment with baby daughter Finty.
The reality TV star shares Finty, one, with fiance Lorri Haines and is also mum to Sunday, six, from a previous relationship.
During a recent episode of her ITVBe series My Family & Me, the former TOWIE star was seen taking Finty for a check up.
As she drove her daughters to the opticians, the camera cut to Finty and Sunday in the back of the car.
But fans later took to social media after spotting a 'problem' with the straps on Finty's car seat, as one wrote: "Please check the car seat straps!!"
Someone else said: "Was giving me anxiety!", whilst a third commented: "Surely Sunday should still be in a car seat as well."
Despite this, the busy mum took to social media to of the , which you can buy now for £69.99.
Alongside a clip shared on Instagram, Ferne wrote: ‘Mum life can be a juggling act, but here’s a hack that made my days so much easier—expressing milk!
‘Being able to feed Finty on the go has been a game-changer, and I always have my pump ready in my bag.’
Ferne, who recently revealed she's quitting her reality show after seven years, showed off her breast pump and claimed: “I think my biggest hack has got to be expressing my milk, because of the reasons that it allows breastfeeding mothers to live their life with flexibility and a little bit more freedom, and allows Lorri to get involved with the feeds as well.
“Expressing for me has been a god-send. However, you have to get the right pump.
If you can find a hack that works for you to make your motherhood journey a little bit easier, you should absolutely go for it
Ferne McCann
“I feel like I’m a connoisseur with breast pumps. I found with pumps before that they kept slipping off.
“The reason why I love this one so much, for me, it’s the suction, it’s the fact that it’s actually expressing your milk, it’s very good.
“Hands down, the best breast pump I have used.”
IF you want to make your life easier as a first-time mum, here's nine hacks you won't want to miss.
1. Routine Charts
Create visual charts for daily routines. Use pictures and stickers to make them engaging for younger children.
2. Meal Planning
Plan meals a week in advance to save time and reduce stress. Involve your children in meal prep to teach them cooking skills.
3. Toy Rotation
Keep a portion of toys stored away and rotate them periodically. This keeps playtime fresh and exciting without the need for constant new purchases.
4. DIY Cleaning Solutions
Make child-safe cleaning solutions using vinegar and baking soda. It’s effective and keeps harsh chemicals away from little hands.
5. Time-Out Jar
Create a time-out jar filled with calming activities written on slips of paper. When emotions run high, children can pick an activity to help them settle down.
6. Educational Apps
Utilise educational apps and websites to make screen time productive. Look for ones that offer interactive learning in subjects your child is interested in.
7. Command Centre
Set up a family command centre with a calendar, key hooks, and a bulletin board. It helps keep everyone organised and aware of daily schedules.
8. Emergency Kit
Keep a small emergency kit in the car with essentials like snacks, water, first aid supplies, and a change of clothes. It’s a lifesaver for unexpected situations.
9. Label Everything
Use labels for clothes, school supplies, and lunch boxes. It makes it easier to keep track of belongings, especially in shared spaces like schools.
Ferne then shared her top advice for new mums, as she confessed: “I think my best bit of advice to any mommas watching this is, anything for an easier life.
“Motherhood can be hard and it absolutely comes with its challenges, so if you can find a hack or something that works for you to make your motherhood journey a little bit easier, you should absolutely go for it.”
The clip has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly racked up 1450,000 views in less than 24 hours.
Whilst mums thanked Ferne for her recommendation, other parents flocked to the comments to share their hacks that have made parenting easier.
One person said: “Having a carrier so I can be hands free for my toddler!”
Another added: “Clothes out the night before!”
A third commented: “Wave music to get your baby to sleep.”
