How to Work From Home with a Baby

Instructions

• 1

  Choose the right job
  
  You are required to choose the right job when you are working at home with a baby. You will find several jobs in which you can work from home but pick the one that will suit you best. Avoid taking a job which requires talking on the phone. Furthermore, you need to refrain from jobs which have strict deadlines as you will want to work on weekends or whatever time that suits you. You can always opt for freelance writing jobs, direct sales, typist jobs and administrative work.
• 2

  Wake up before baby gets up
  
  You need to wake up before your baby gets up and start working early. Even if you cannot start your work early, you can always take a bath and eat your breakfast. Doing this can save lots of time and help you complete your work easily.
• 3

  Capitalise on baby naps
  
  You can always take advantage of baby naps, when the baby is sleeping for an hour or more, you can work without interruptions.
• 4

  Get your baby on a tight schedule
  
  It is recommended to get your baby on a tight schedule. You can set up a routine so that your baby takes a nap during 9 am to 2 pm. Doing this, you will find lots of time to complete your task or carry out your meetings. Furthermore, if you are planning to have some meeting, you can always schedule it during his or her nap time.
• 5

  Get a laptop
  
  In case you are working at home, it is strongly recommended to get a laptop because a desktop computer will keep you fixed to one place. With a laptop, you can carry it to where your baby is and complete your tasks.
• 6

  Keep your baby busy
  
  You can buy various baby toys to keep him or her busy while you take the opportunity to finish up your work.
• 7

  Part time babysitter
  
  You can always hire a babysitter part time and complete your work. In case you have to attend a meeting, you can call your baby sitter to watch your child.
• 8

  Stay organised
  
  The key to successfully working from home with a baby is to stay organised. Make lists of things that you want to do during the day. Put these lists on the refrigerator door so that you can look at it in the morning and tick off the tasks that you have completed.