5 Date Ideas for New Parents with No Nanny
Dealing with dirty diapers, colic, and vomit can sometimes take the romance away. Here are some date ideas for new parents to try!
Having a new baby takes a lot of work that most of the time, couples forget to take the time out for themselves. We’re here to remind you that your baby will greatly benefit from a strong and solid foundation between you and your partner—so it’s important to spend quality time with each other. However, we do understand that it can be difficult to leave the baby—especially when they’re so little and still breastfeeding, plus if you don’t have any nanny or help. So, here are some date ideas that new parents can take inspiration from where you don’t need to leave your baby for a long time.
Date Ideas for New Parents to Try
1. Have a romantic dinner date at home
Some parents might find it difficult to leave their baby for a few hours, especially if they have no nanny or helper. So instead of going out to wine-and-dine, why not create a romantic ambiance at home? Simply decorate the dining table with red roses and some tea candles. Want to save time and not cook? Order delicious steak from notable restaurants like Melo’s Restaurant or Mamou. Or you can even order online from Wolfgang’s Steakhouse to enjoy steak at home!
2. Watch a movie while the baby is feeding or sleeping
For parents with a newborn who breastfeeds every hour, it might seem impossible to do anything especially if mom is glued to her nursing chair. But, you can take advantage of this by watching a movie together! Just lower the volume or use earphones so it doesn’t disturb your baby’s sleep.
3. Book a staycation
Although this entails having to bring your baby with you, booking a staycation in a five-star hotel is a nice break away from your usual routine at home, which can be good for both your mental health. Modern Parenting recently published an article on the best family staycation places in Metro Manila.
4. Play games together
If you and your partner are both gamers, it’s easy to have game night at home using a Nintendo Switch or your preferred console. There are many fun games that couples can play together such as Overcooked, Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, and Mario Kart.
5. Schedule time for intimacy
Intimacy is an essential component of marriage. In a recent interview with Modern Parenting, Ava Diaz Zanirato shares that scheduling sex can help couples have a more solid relationship.
“It can be a way for them to anticipate and be like, ‘Oh my gosh, we’re going to be doing it tonight.’ You can mentally prepare. This is especially when you’re so tired from a long day at work or taking care of your baby, and when you get home, you don’t realize that your husband or wife wants to do it and you reject them. Of course, it’s a blow to the ego. But if you say it like, ‘Hey, I feel like we haven’t been intimate in a long time. Do you want to schedule sex tonight or tomorrow night?’ It’s something you can both prepare for. You can prepare mentally or take a shower. I feel like that helps a lot.”
Which of these date ideas for new parents are you excited to try?
These date ideas for new parents are definitely feasible even if you have no nanny or helper to look after the baby. They may be simple but it allows you to spend quality time with each other and remember that you have each other as support—especially on long, tough days.
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Ava Daza Zanirato: On Life as a New Mom and Normalizing the Talk on Pleasure
