13 Brilliant Bonuses To Being A Stay-At-Home Mum



You can make new SAHM friends
Sign up for a baby, new mum or NCT group and you’re bound to double your Facebook friends in no time. Could come in handy when you need a last minute babysitter. [Corbis]


You’re there for every moment
The first smile, the first laugh, the first step and even the first shower of puke. [Corbis]


You can take it easy when you’re ill
No more do you need to down Lemsip by the gallon in order to get through a working day with a cold – you can chill on the sofa when you’re under the weather. And thank the lord for CBeebies. [Corbis]


You’ll have extra bonding time
From cuddles on the sofa, to nappy changing time, to bathtime, you’ll have plenty of one-on-one bonding time with your baby as a SAHM. [Corbis]


You can take daytime naps
Ok so lie-ins are out, but being at home does mean that when you need to you can nap when your baby does. Helloooo siesta. [Corbis]


You can enjoy the sun – when it’s out
Forget gazing longingly out of the window when it’s sunny – you can be out there enjoying it all with your tot. Cue lots of playground and beach trips. [Corbis]


You’ll spend lots of time playing
And your toddler’s toys aren’t so bad. You may even find you get weirdly into building Duplo towers… [Corbis]


You’ll get plenty of non-strenuous exercise done
Don’t worry about fitting in a gruelling (and costly) session at the gym – the running around after your baby you’ll do will be enough to keep you healthy and in shape. Result. [Corbis]

