Overstimulated Mom Hacks That Actually Help (Especially When You're the Human Pacifier)
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If motherhood had a mascot, it would probably be a toddler yelling "Mom!" while a baby cries because you dared to put them down long enough to pee.
One of the things that shocked me most about becoming a mom wasn't the sleepless nights. It was how constantly needed I felt. Especially when it came to comfort. My babies loved their dad, but when they wanted comfort? They wanted Mom. And specifically, they wanted whatever Mom represented at that moment: food, snuggles, sleep and the pacifier.
Eventually I realized I wasn't just physically tired. I was overstimulated.
What Is Mom Overstimulation?
Imagine someone touching you, talking to you, asking you questions, and needing something all day long. Now add in broken sleep and you've just received a Masterclass in motherhood.
Overstimulation happens when your nervous system receives more input than it can comfortably process.
For moms, that often looks like:
- Feeling touched out
- Getting irritated easily
- Snapping over small things
- Wanting everyone to stop talking
- Feeling guilty for needing space
Sound familiar?
Hack #1: Stop Being the Only Comfort Option
This one changed everything for me because I stopped being responsible for every single comfort need. One of the biggest culprits? the missing pacifier.
If you've ever crawled into your baby's room at 2 a.m. to find a lost infant pacifier, you know exactly what I'm talking about. The problem with a traditional pacifier clip is that once baby is lying down, it often isn't easily accessible. And most babies can't independently find and replace a newborn pacifier until around 8 months old.
Enter the Ingy Bingy Band.
The Pacifier Wristband Every Overstimulated Mom Needs
The Ingy Bingy Band is a buttery-soft pacifier wristband that securely velcros around your baby's wrist. Unlike a traditional pacifier clip, it keeps your baby's comfort source attached directly to them while not being a choking or strangulation hazard.
Which means:
- Less searching for lost pacifiers
- Less crying because the pacifier disappeared
- Less dependence on mom to replace it every time
And perhaps my favorite feature?
It works with virtually every infant pacifier and newborn pacifier on the market. No special pacifier required.
Hack #2: Get Outside
Fresh air is criminally underrated. The number of difficult days that have improved because I took everyone outside is honestly embarrassing.
Hack #3: Build Margin Into Your Day
You don't need a better planner. You need breathing room. Every minute doesn't need to be optimized. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is sit down.
Hack #4: Lower the Input
-Turn off the TV.
-Put down the phone.
-Mute the background noise.
The Bottom Line
Motherhood is beautiful, but constantly being needed is exhausting. You don't have to feel guilty for wanting a little breathing room. and sometimes the smallest tools make the biggest difference.
For us, the Ingy Bingy Band wasn't just a pacifier bracelet. It was one less thing for Mom to manage.
The Ingy Bingy Band is not your everyday pacifier clip! This game-changing pacifier wristband helps babies self-soothe at a younger age than ever before! Instinctively, babies gnaw on their hands in an attempt to soothe. The Ingy Bingy pacifier wristband keeps their pacifier right where they’ll find it, allowing your baby to comfort and calm themselves while you do whatever it is you need to do!
Our buttery soft wristband comes in two styles to accommodate every pacifier.
Our Pacific style should be used when your baby’s pacifier holes are near their nose and chin when in use. It is most commonly used with Avent, BIBS, Dr. Brown’s, MAM, Nuby, NUK, Medela, FRIGG, Nanobébé, Tommee Tippee, and Chicco pacifiers.
Our Sequoia style should be used when your baby’s pacifier holes are near their nose and chin when in use. It is most commonly used with Itzy Ritzy, Ryan & Rose, and The Dearest Grey pacifiers.
If you are still unsure which pacifier wristband style is right for you, check out our style guide or text the name and/or picture of your preferred paci & we’ll let you know which style is right for you!