After you have a baby, your routine is dictated by your littlest one.  Sleep deprivation, trying to run the household, and attempting to keep yourself together can make the first few months after delivery super stressful.  As the mother of three, I know all about it.

So here’s my advice. Get as organized as possible now.

You’ll need a diaper bag, for sure.  On a trip to New York this week, I met two moms who are the designers of the Purse Organizer Carryall and  Tote Organizers, stylish bags that keep all of your on-the-go baby stuff in one place.  Check them out at PishPosh Mommy.

With the Purse Organizer Carryall, there is no need to transfer what you need from your purse to a diaper bag every time you leave the house. You just transfer the carryall, which is packed with diapers, wipes, bottles, and anything else you or baby requires,  from bag to bag, no matter which purse you’re using.

The totes are small bags that remind me of chic clutches.  Both are made from a variety of attractive fabrics, so there’s no need to hide the carryall or the totes in a bigger bag; they are stylish in their own right.

Now that you’ve figured out how to look stylish while toting baby supplies, let’s work on tidying up your pantry and kitchen.  Stay tuned for more on that topic!

Have you seen my other blog at USAToday.com?  It features tips for feeding your family healthy foods, and offers a weekly recipe that I prepare with my children as part of Cooking With My Kids.  This week’s recipe is Chinese Chicken & Ramen Noodle Salad. Remember ramen noodles?  They offer the crunch in this elegant, easy-to-make salad.  Check out the recipe at http://tinyurl.com/4×2e5x.