How to Get Stuff Done With a Baby: How New Moms Make Money

I remember bringing home my new baby girl. It was one of my life’s most incredible moments — the kind of memory that gets etched into your soul forever. The weight of her in my arms… it was magical.

But let’s be real: it was also the beginning of a whole new level of chaos.

As a single mama, everything hit me all at once — the late-night feeds, the cluster naps, the emotions, the pressure, the identity shift… and looming above all of it, a question that kept circling in my head:

“How am I going to make money and stay home with her?”

The thought of handing her over to daycare while I dragged myself back to a job I didn’t love? Absolutely not. I couldn’t stomach it. I wanted to be there with her — while finding a way to earn enough money and build a better future.

So if you’re reading this, nodding along, and wondering how you’ll ever get anything done again — let alone start a business or make money from home — let me tell you something from one new mama to another:

You CAN do this.

Even if your house is a mess and your baby only naps for 27 minutes at a time.
Even if your brain feels like mush from sleep deprivation.
Even if it feels like everyone else has it together but you.

You’re not behind. You’re not broken. You’re not crazy for dreaming of more.

And you don’t need hours of free time, a babysitter, or a business degree to start building something real. You just need a system that works with your real life — messy bun, burp cloth, and all.

Whether you’re juggling household chores or simply trying to maintain a clean house with a clingy baby attached to you 24/7, I promise: there are ways to earn money while you do it without the overwhelm.

And here’s the good news — you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. There’s already a proven way that new moms everywhere are building income from their phones during nap time or after bedtime. It’s flexible. It’s beginner-friendly. And it works.

Let’s walk through the top tips for time management, monetizing your precious hours, and balancing life with a newborn baby. If you’re a complete beginner and are looking for a great way to set up a side hustle WITHOUT starting a complicated business, then there is one business opportunity that tops it all:

Affiliate marketing.

I believe affiliate marketing is the easiest and fastest way to make money online, especially as a beginner. This is exactly how I got started when my baby was just 6 weeks old — in the thick of the early days, when I was running on coffee and cuddles.

No tech skills. No inventory. No pressure to be an “influencer.”
Just real solutions, real value, and real commissions from products I loved and believed in.

You can do this even if you’re rocking your baby with one hand and Googling “how to start a business with a newborn” with the other.

Here’s how it works:

You pick a product. You create simple content. You share it on your socials using your affiliate links. That’s it. Every time someone clicks and buys through your link — you earn. And when you’re promoting products you genuinely believe in, it doesn’t feel like selling. It feels like sharing what’s working with other moms who need it.

If you’re interested, these two courses taught me EXACTLY how to get started making money online:

UBC – The Ultimate Branding Course

DWA – Digital Wealth Academy

And here’s the exciting part — you can earn $422 USD with every sale.

Let’s do the quick math.

• 1x sale = $422
• 5x sales = $2,110
• 10x sales = $4,220
• 20x sales = $8,440

That’s real income potential — from your living room, during nap times, with a baby on your lap.

This isn’t a pipe dream. It’s the next chapter of your motherhood story.
One where you don’t have to choose between your baby and your bank account.

So take a deep breath, mama. You’ve got this.

Let’s dive in.

1. Embrace Your New Life

Just remember: the early days with a baby are not about perfect routines. They are about survival, simplicity, and doing the important things in short bursts. The only way to move forward is to acknowledge that you’re in a season that demands flexibility.

You won’t have a lot of time, and that’s okay.

The good news? You don’t need much time to make progress. A couple of hours a day is plenty when you’re focused. A small thing like outlining a post or answering DMs while your baby naps goes a long way. I usually spend 2-4 hours per day answering DM’s about people having questions about the course and creating new content like Instagram reels.

2. Create a Flexible Daily Routine

These helpful tips helped me separate the little things around the house from my personal projects.

A consistent yet loose daily routine gives your day shape without the pressure of rigid schedules. Anchor your work around natural baby patterns.

For example:

• Use nap times for high-focus work like writing content or answering DM’s on your social media profiles.
• Save house chores (like folding a load of laundry or wiping kitchen counters) for when your baby is awake and calm in a baby swing, high chair, or pack n play.
• Cluster small tasks like checking email, making phone calls, or scheduling posts during short time windows.

If you’re a night owl like me, the end of the day might be your best time to write, plan content, or map out affiliate offers. This definitely worked well for me! 

But if you’re more of a morning person, then do your creative work in the morning.

Let me know in the comments which type you are 🙂

3. Make the Most of Nap Times

As I said before — a napping baby is absolute gold when you’re building a business. Those precious pockets of quiet time? They’re not just for catching up on dishes or scrolling Instagram (although no judgment if you do that too). They’re prime opportunity windows to take small, focused action that moves your affiliate business forward in a real way — without the stress or burnout.

The key is to stop waiting for a huge block of time and instead master the art of the 15-minute power session. Choose one high-impact task and pour your energy into that. Just one.

Here are some perfect examples of what you could do in a single nap window:

• Write a promotional post for UBC (The Ultimate Branding Course) that includes your affiliate links and speaks directly to your audience’s goals. One good post can bring in leads for weeks.
• Share a quick, authentic Instagram Story about why you’re loving a course like DWA (Digital Wealth Academy), how it’s helped you, and how others can get started too — add your affiliate link sticker.
• Record a few voice memos with fresh content ideas or story drafts while you’re feeding the baby or taking a walk — these become content gold later when you’re too tired to think.
• Film and schedule a quick, to-the-point reel that shows your face, builds trust, and points people to your favorite affiliate offer with a clear CTA. Don’t overthink it — just show up and share.

These small, consistent actions compound. Remember, one short burst of intentional work during nap time can equal a full productivity sprint when done right.

And the best part? You’re building something for you — a future where freedom, flexibility, and income get to coexist with motherhood. This is where the magic happens. 

4. Use the Right Gear for More Free Time

One thing that really helped me combine work and a new baby as a new single mom, was to involve baby gear as my secret weapon:

• A baby carrier or baby wrap = hands-free working.
• A bouncy seat = secure nearby baby while you do simple tasks.
• A baby swing or car seat can calm a high needs baby while you answer messages or batch content.
• Use a pack n play or safe living room setup to give your little one a safe space.

These tools buy you a little bit of free time, and sometimes that’s all you need.

5. Lower the Bar on House Perfection

You don’t need a perfectly clean house to succeed at affiliate marketing.

• Tidy kitchen counters once a day.
• Run one load of laundry daily.
• Wash dishes while baby is in the high chair with snacks.

Less stress about much cleaning = more energy for mental health, content creation, and showing up online.

6. Stack Tasks With Baby Time

This works like magic:

• Listen to trainings during meal times.
• Draft emails while your baby plays in a bouncy seat.
• Review your marketing plan during a play date or in the grocery store line.

You’ll get more done with less stuff, and it will feel like you’re gaining back control.

7. Don’t Wait for the Perfect Moment

The best thing you can do? Just start.

Waiting for your baby to sleep through the night or for older kids to go back to school means you’ll be stuck forever.

If you’re using the UBC course, even starting with one reel or DM convo is progress.

If you’re building toward DWA, use your precious time to tweak your funnel, prep your offer, or check in with online leads.

8. Involve Your Support System

Ask a family member to hold baby while you do a live.

Ask your older child to play nearby while you record a voice note.

Even a little help goes a long way.

9. Master Short-Form Productivity

When you have little time, focus on short bursts of high ROI tasks:

• Post a value story.
• DM 3 leads.
• Publish 1 affiliate link.
• Schedule 1 email.

These small tasks move the needle in your affiliate business, even if you don’t have enough time to do it all.

10. Prioritize Mental Health

Taking care of your mental health is essential. New parents are often running on little sleep, dealing with high need babies, and trying to do the right thing for their family.

Give yourself grace. Use alone time (even 10 mins) to drink water, go for a walk, or breathe deeply.

When you care for yourself, you show up better in your business.

11. Focus on Income-Producing Activities

The only thing that builds your affiliate income? Talking about your offer consistently.

Here’s your list of things to do:

• Promote the UBC course: Talk about how it works and how you made your first sale.
• Share your DWA journey: Highlight how it simplifies marketing.
• Include affiliate links in story replies, captions, and your bio.
• Explain how your audience can start earning a small commission by following the same steps.

It’s a good way to make money without needing to build a full brand from scratch.

12. Capture Content in Real Time

Instead of writing everything from scratch, try:

• Filming your daily routine with baby
• Showing behind the scenes of your business with a sleeping baby nearby
• Using captions like: “Here’s how I got stuff done with a baby + made my first $ online.”

This builds connection with other moms while selling your offer naturally.

Final Thoughts: You Can Do This

Being a first child or newborn mom while building a business is hard work, no doubt. But it’s also one of the most powerful seasons to rewrite your life.

You don’t need long hours or a perfect setup. You just need:

• A reason why you want this
• A simple plan (like UBC or DWA)
• A mindset that says: “Progress over perfection”

Next time your baby naps, instead of scrolling, open your notes app. Draft your next Instagram reel. Share how you’re building something in between feeds, snuggles, and washing machine cycles.

This is the best time to start.

Your baby doesn’t need you to have it all figured out.

They just need to see you go after what matters.

And that’s a legacy worth building.

Ready to learn more about UBC or DWA? DM me “UBC” or “DWA” and I’ll show you how to start your affiliate journey with zero tech skills and less time than you think.

Don’t forget to let me know your questions in the comments or follow me on Instagram!