You know those random little things that quietly make mum life easier? The ones that save your time, your floors, and your sanity? After plenty of trial, error, and late-night Googling, these five small but mighty mum buys have truly changed the game for us!

1. High Chair Catchy

If you’ve ever spent more time cleaning the floor than actually feeding your baby, this one’s for you. The High Chair Catchy attaches under your high chair and catches every bit of food that’s dropped, flung, or launched during mealtime. It saves your floors, cleanup time and your back — a simple product that makes mealtimes less stressful. Get it here.

2. Long-Sleeve Smocks

Tired of messy clothes and extra laundry after every meal? A bib only goes so far. A long-sleeve smock keeps clothes clean, cuts down on laundry, and saves you from scrubbing food off your baby (and yourself). Perfect for meals, painting, or any messy activity. Here's one for your baby or a big kid size here to cover all the mess.

Bonus hack: If your little one loves smearing food into their hair, try a shower cap or swimming cap — it makes cleanup so much easier!

3. Reusable Nappy Pad on the Change Table

A reusable pad on your change table saves you from constant wipe-downs after leaks or blowouts. Lift it off, toss it in the wash, and you’re done — no disinfecting the whole table. Get them here or here.

Bonus hack: Prefer disposables? Puppy pads work just as well, are cheaper, and are handy for travel or quick changes on the go. Get them here.

4. Waterproof Mattress Sheets (different to a protector!)

Before your child is fully toilet trained (and let’s be honest, that can take a while), waking up to wet sheets can turn into a full-blown operation: outfit change, fresh sheets, protector, the works. A waterproof mattress sheet sits on top of your bedding, so when accidents happen, you only need to swap that one layer. They wash and dry quickly, are affordable, and save you from those exhausting midnight bedding changes.

Pro tip: Grab two to put on your bed, if your little one moves around a lot! Grab them from K-mart here or for some cute designs, check these out on Amazon.

5. Nappy Protectors

Leaky nappies are a rite of passage, but a nappy protector over the disposable nappy can stop leaks before they happen. They hold the nappy securely and help contain any surprises.

Bonus tip: If leaks persist, size up the nappy slightly and tighten the protector. That usually does the trick. Get them here.

Conclusion

Motherhood can be messy and unpredictable — but it doesn’t have to feel like survival mode every day. With a few smart tools and time-saving hacks, it can make the chaos easier to handle!