Cleaning can be a difficult task when you become a mother, especially during the first few years.  No only do you have additional cleaning to do – diaper cleaning or disposal, extra laundry, toys to be picked up – but you have even less time in which to do it.  Finding time to keep your house half way clean is going to take some scheduling and perhaps even asking for help.

Try to get your baby in a routine of sleep.  You may find that when they are sleeping is the best time for you to do household cleaning.  This may require adjusting your schedule – if you are using to cleaning in the morning, you may have to clean at night – but you can still find a little time. 

The good news is once your baby reaches the age of 2 or 3, he or she may be willing to help you.  That age is a great time to teach them to pick up their own toys.  Purchasing them child cleaning toys is also a great idea.  While they may not be of much help to you, it will make them feel great to help you and their “cleaning” should allow you a bit of time to do what you need.

If you find that you just don’t have enough time, don’t feel bad because you are not superwoman.  Ask your husband or significant other to help out, by either watching the baby or doing a few household chores.  With the invention of items such as the Swiffer and Magic Eraser, cleaning house is easier than ever before.