Life As A First-Time Mom — Why Coterie Makes It Work

Before I became a mom, I thought “a day in the life” with a baby would be stroller walks, sweet giggles, and even baby yoga. Reality? It goes from chaos to cuteness and back again 20 times a day! All this is powered by caffeine and a diaper stash that keeps up with it all. Here’s what a typical day looks like with Mia, my 11-month-old daughter.

Rise & Shine

Our day kicks off somewhere between 6:00 and 6:30 a.m. because apparently Mia has an internal clock like a rooster. The first instant in the morning? Diaper check. Overnight diapers used to be my nemesis with leaks, blowouts, and outfit changes before coffee. But Coterie’s overnight performance is a huge sanity saver. They’re ultra soft and made with medical-grade materials that absorb up to 10x their weight fast. So Mia’s skin stays dry all night and the wetness stripe shows me at a glance when she needs a change. That means I can start the morning without stripping a crib sheet. Win.

Baby Acrobat Loose In The Living Room

By 9 a.m. she’s turned the living room into her personal gym. She’s pulling up on the couch, speed-crawling toward the dog bowl, and testing her balance like she’s auditioning for Cirque du Soleil. Diaper changes during this shift can be a chore, but Coterie diapers keep up with her flips and bumples. They fit perfectly with no baggy gaps around the waistband or legs, and they move with her. Plus, they’re hypoallergenic, dermatologist-tested, and free of chlorine, phthalates, parabens, and mystery chemicals. With 25% plant-based, eco-friendly materials, they protect Mia’s sensitive skin while keeping her safe and super comfy.

Out & About

Before nap time, I try to soak up as much outdoor time with her as possible. Most days we investigate the garden, but sometimes we brave the grocery store or go for a walk in the park. 

About halfway through, we both need a snack break. And without fail, she saves her “big moment” for the least convenient time. Like when I’m juggling a cart full of groceries… I’m just glad Coterie diapers absorb 16oz of liquid*. They offer up to 12 hours of leak protection, day or night, so they always keep the messes in. 

Nap & Play

Mia’s naps are always a gamble — sometimes 40 minutes, sometimes two hours if the stars align. Either way, when she’s up, she’s recharged, hungry, and ready to tear through the house. The best part? When Dad comes home. Her face lights up and she does her little excited wiggle and so do I! Because for the first time all day, I can eat a peach without sharing, or just sit in glorious silence while Daddy plays peekaboo. 

Dinnertime Chaos

Since we started solids, dinnertime is a full-on adventure. Mia snacks on puffs, grabs any food within reach, and still prefers breastmilk over real food, so each bite feels like a negotiation. By the time we sit down together, half the food’s in her mouth and half is on the floor. Coterie’s wipes are my secret weapon, so cleanup’s a breeze.

Splash Zone

Bath time is Mia’s favorite part of the day — splashing, squealing, and trying to drink the bath water. Afterward, I wrap her in a hooded towel and head straight to her changing table, which is always stocked with Coterie diapers and wipes. 

Before we switched to Coterie, Daddy had to go on last-minute store runs. Now, their subscription delivers right to our door. With the flexibility to skip, delay, or cancel, and convenient SMS tracking so we never worry about running out. Plus, subscribing saves us 10% every order.

7:30 p.m. — Silence

She’s down for the night. I peek in once more and Mia’s snuggled up, dry and comfortable, and I finally exhale. My day as “mom” is technically done but I’m already prepping tomorrow’s bottles, folding laundry, and scrolling through baby photos like a sap.

Final Verdict

Coterie diapers make our hectic lives so much easier! From overnight leaks to mid-grocery-store blowouts, they hold up, while keeping Mia’s skin soft and dry. Add in delivery right to our door, and I can’t imagine surviving mom life without them. Mom to mom? If you want a diaper that actually keeps up with your little whirlwind — and your sanity — Coterie is it.

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*based on lab testing for Size 4 Diaper