Day in the Life as a Single Mom 👶🏼✨

Happy Monday, today's video is my life currently with a 13 month old and single. Thanks to ARM & HAMMER™ Sensitive Skin Free & Clear for sponsoring this video. Click here to check it out: bit.ly/2WPx0SA
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[@MariaandMontessori]

Can I just say I'm loving how many sponsors you're getting lately?! I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, but I love seeing my favorite creators get the support and recognition they deserve!!

[@isladerossi]

Your eyebrows are life, keep them like that, they look great 🥰

[@CharlottaSophia]

She’s just gorgeous in any style 💕

[@allymichelle2255]

The richest is… having your family close that actually care about you and want to be there for you! You are so blessed 🧡 not everyone has THAT family.

[@Rowm222]

Amen!!! So well said!

[@melissayoutube]

The extensions are very warm and your real hair is very cool. It screams “extensions” to me and I think it always looks better when you can’t really tell if it’s your real hair or not. I think cutting 4-6 inches off and some blending may help. And maybe couple washes with purple shampoo

[@brittanybalyn]

I agree and did cut off a lot, this was actually filmed 8/16/21, and it’s been the hair you’ve been seeing 💞

[@jessr15929]

Yay new video!!!! Girl you need to start an online clothing boutique and be the model!!! Take advantage of how many fans you have. We love your style and would support you!

[@Canadianbrunnette]

I love the length it just doesn’t match perfectly on the ends

[@shaysmith94ify]

I love that you talk about self care so much it’s beautiful and refreshing 🤍🤍

[@adventuresofasagittarius4889]

“Me time” is so important! I agree with you, having family close by.. it’s the dream! Mine lives across the ocean & its SO HARD without them. Love this video & seeing you take care of yourself! You’re doing awesome sis 🤗🤍 🍦

[@CharlottaSophia]

Right? I love that she did this… 🙂 reminder to us all to take time to look after ourselves as well 🤍🤍🤍

[@andreja_elena]

Yes a sleep schedule is an absolute must for me too! I literally cannot drive for more than 30 min anywhere with my daughter because we always have to be home in time for her naps (she will not nap in the car). It can feel restrictive but at the same time I like having the structure and I think that predictability of her environment is helpful for her too, especially since she is a highly sensitive baby. It's hard when people don't understand this and are like "oh it's good to change up her routine".

[@saturn15]

100% agree with having family close by when you start having kids! 👏🏼 My in laws live 10 minutes away and my parents live one hour away. Both have helped so much with my now 1 year old daughter! 👧🏻

[@lindae6156]

Couldn't agree with this more. My family lives in different states and it's just my husband and I raising our 1 year old and we feel The brunt of that.

[@fosternowlin]

Absolutely agree!!! My daughter is a year old too and my family(brother and his wife, sister and mom) all watch my daughter at least one day a week so I can have a break because I’m a stay at home mom.

[@ra1143]

Be so thankful for that family support- some of us have family close by but decide not to be supportive or helpful. So doing it alone

[@saturn15]

@@fosternowlin that’s awesome! 😃 I’ll admit I wish I had one whole day off a week for myself too. I’m also a SAHM and it’s more like one day a month. 😅

[@saturn15]

@@ra1143 I’m sorry your family aren’t supportive to you. Hopefully you’ll get some well deserved you time. Can’t really give to others out of an empty cup.

[@HollyBaby20]

Love the brows! Thanks for sharing arrows schedule ! I’m definitely a mom who plans around naps so it’s nice to see arrows !!!

[@ddc1601]

I'm a stay at home mom with a 7 month old and the biggest thing that I've been struggling with is a routine. I absolutely suck at time management. I would love to see a video of how you made your routine and how you stick to it. Of course it would be different because I don't any work obligations and every baby is different but I just love watching your videos and value your opinion 😊💜 P.s Love the brows...cut the hair.

[@Flozzle]

Having your family close is everything. I made my mum move closer to me 🤣❤️

[@littleowl02]

I love your hair! I like that the extensions are a little warmer than your hair. Looks beautiful as usual!

[@passthatcouture]

the glow up is real! you are stunning and such an inspiration to a fellow mama

[@brittanybalyn]

Thank you ❤️

[@masumachowdhury]

You need to get them to make some shorter pieces in the extensions, they look really distinct from your real hair

[@gabriellev233]

Any advice and suggestions for getting things done while single / co parenting, working and being a dog parent is so helpful 🙏 My bub is due in two weeks and I’m hoping I can manage everything as well as you do 🙌

[@brittneynicole6611]

Take it a day at a time, I’m not a single mom but my boyfriend is only home for maybe 9 days a month bc of his job and that’s all you can do it take it a day at a time.

[@MrsNymphia]

Give yourself grace and choose your battles. It is a learning curve!

[@philippa5101]

Be flexible. I have a list of things to do each day but I don’t stress if it doesn’t get done. I simple move it to the next day. I also used to worry about things being perfect. I now just go for best effort rather than perfectionism. I had my baby solo and don’t have family or a co parent. Build your village, that can be services, friends or family or all three if you are lucky.

[@HaiMelissa]

Amen to having family close! I never thought I’d want to move back to my hometown but I get so emotional thinking about how I wish my parents were closer to see their grandbaby more!

[@Glamorrous]

I just loved the clip with you, Arrow and your mom. It was so sweet!

[@allenadayswork2216]

I soooo agree with you about naps! Idk how traveling families have such easy going babies. My baby needs a dark room, a sound machine, and no more or less than a 3.15 hr wake windows 😂 I'm not strict about anything but, I'm so thankful for our scheduled and predictable sleep times.

[@riribeasley4741]

Brittany I just wanted to say thank you for your videos, I honestly feel so validated and seen by them. Thank you for putting into words exactly what I’m feeling or thinking! I’m kept away from my family due to COVID border restrictions and it’s been so incredibly isolating, so having your videos to watch and relate to is just invaluable. Idk I feel like we’re all in a little mamas group together here and it’s so nice because I can’t have that in real life. What you said about family really resonated with me, it’s also funny you mentioned the kardashians because I’ve just been watching and thinking that I want my family to be as close as that. We plan to move close to my parents as soon as we’re allowed. Anyway just wanted to say how much I love what you do and appreciate everything you put it, it literally makes me feel so seen as a mama, especially a pandemic mama. Sending my love to you and your fam ❤️

[@brittanybalyn]

Awww it’s so tough, I hope you can be with family soon! I’m here for you and I’m sure lots of people in the comments feel the same way a 💞. I see a bright future for us all!

[@theamklife7087]

I love your videos! Literally click so fast! Your input so helpful for raising my boy! 💕 love you girl!

[@brittanybalyn]

💞💞💞

[@CharlottaSophia]

Congrats to 500 goddess! 🙂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@CharlottaSophia]

Love these day in the life vlogs… “kinda sexy” *high pitch voice*

[@morganmcconnell1917]

I'm "strict" with nap/bedtimes too and although I get criticized for it, it works SO well for our family!

[@TaylaBo]

Same! My in-laws will always say “you need to work her around your schedule” and it’s like THAT IS my schedule. It’s so hard when people criticize what you’re doing when you know it’s what’s right for your family.

[@dawnforlife]

How is it that Arrow sits so still when you cut her nails?!?!😍😂 My almost 12 month old girl just WILL NOT! I’d be lucky to get half a nail when she’s awake! 😅

[@brittanybalyn]

Have to have coco melon on! Haha

[@cherbear1269]

Have you tried an electric baby nail trimmer? It is the best and so easy to use, not dangerous or painful. It is basically a rotating emery board. If you're not already using one definitely get one!

[@cherbear1269]

Your video made me cry. My baby (9mo) had his first cold/fever this past week too and it was very difficult in every aspect (mentally, emotionally, physically). It was probably one of the toughest week we've had yet. My husband and I are both drained so I don't know how you do this by yourself. I also feel inadequate because you are doing all this yourself AND you work. I don't work because I'm taking care of my baby while husband works but I feel bad that other women, especially single mothers like you, can do both. Lots of emotions everywhere watching this video! Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@dawnforlife]

Oh Cherie, I am a stay home mom too. Just want you to know that every baby and mom is different. I also admire how much Britanny does ALONE. You are doing your best and that matters. My girl is super clingy since 8 months, she has separation anxiety and it’s HARD. 11 months now and somedays can get very repetitive. Your work at home is valuable. Just so you know 💛

[@cherbear1269]

@@dawnforlife Thank you for the sweet message! My baby is just a month behind yours! :)

[@dawnforlife]

@@cherbear1269 😊💛

[@longbrakeja]

I need to hear more about the weaning process! I feel like I’m lost in my process

[@Thilaniw]

Yes please!

[@dianaduma4782]

Agreed, having a routine is key for everything and your own sanity. I’m strict with my son’s sleep as well, I get judged a lot but it’s ok … I don’t care.

[@jposmama]

I live a 2 min walk from my parents and 10min drive from inlaws. Hope to keep it this way. But yes living by family is KEY. It's everything for us too. My daughter sees her papa and Nana 5 days a week because we always walk over to say hi. But with way our state is going I hope that we all move...

[@MissHawes0187]

Yup. My sister has always lived near my mom and gets all the help. I live 2 hours away. She has met my kids like twice

[@ItsRebeckaaa]

I relate to this SO much! Can’t thank you enough for your time & energy with these videos because it has gotten me through so much of my journey with my 13 month daughter. Wishing you all the blessings ✨

[@brittanybalyn]

aww thank you, I wish you all the best and I hope you have an amazing journey

[@katiecrowley88]

I love that your mum is able to spend time with you now. I had a baby 4 months ago and because of lockdowns my parents haven’t been able to come visit or help us.

[@christinesoucy6799]

brows for days!!! lovee them, the bigger brow is so in right now, so i say keep em like that

[@NikkiMcCoy]

Love the extensions! But, they look disconnected from your natural hair, shorter would look soooo good! 😍

[@megolego879]

Definitely having family close is a game changer when you have kids.

[@olivia_ismyname]

I have the lulu leggings & now I’m convinced I need the sweatshirt too! Also, the brows are super cuteeeee

[@dobetterwithchristian4472]

We just moved closer to family with our 5 month old and it is the best! My sister, niece, mom, aunt, and cousin are all willing sitters within 5min. LOVE IT!!!!!

[@brittanybalyn]

You my friend, are in fact a billionaire.

[@raecat90]

I like your brows like that. Also so cute when you and your mom were singing with Arrow

[@cbouti]

Does anyone else watch Brittany’s new videos 3-5 times at least?👀 You are the best and I have so much appreciation and respect for you!!

[@larisas6803]

Schedules are AMAZING! I don’t know how I would survive if we didn’t have a schedule for our baby 😅

[@cassandratorres1737]

LOVED the baby routine with the face mask lol literally took notes because my daughter is currently 9 months and I am struggling SO HARD getting a routine down! and with my husband he needs a play by play because I'm so overhwlemed I can't make decisions 🤦‍♀️ IF you have a routine with her eating schedule I'd love any tips im not sure if I have a picky eater or if she's teething but im hoping getting her day more structured might be something that will help 🙏 Thank you for all your amazing content you are amazing !!! So grateful I found your Channel when I got pregnant 😍

[@Allysia622]

Loved the video, love the brows, love your mom!

[@catherinepichette683]

My daughter is 8 months old and we have the same schedule. It helps so much. 🙌🏻

[@mikat2782]

Totally the same on sticking to a schedule! Never thought i would be this way, but it works so well for us ☺️

[@kassidyphillips6249]

I 100% agree with you. Ours is the exact same with the 3 hour wake windows and I'm that "strict" mom too! Love your content

[@nuveraalishaikh]

Cant agree enough on the fact to have ur family near if u are a parent its a life savour n u get a little bit me time which is so very important

[@kaytiemyers2698]

I don't do any kind of routine like that. My kids eat and sleep when they want and for how long they want because I found my ADHD made it hard to stay on schedule and made me feel like a failure. It works well for us and my husband works third shift so it's okay if they're up later. I just think everyone has to do what works for them.

[@LuvzYouLots03]

Daughter just went down for a nap and seeing this made me so happy

[@lindseylee3968]

“..because she’s been throwing the tray off” Arrow: “YEEEAAAAAHHHHH I HAVE” 😂

[@DiamondSian]

Oh man you are so right about family, that made me cry. I live in Melbourne, Australia and wasn't planning on having kids but got pregnant last year. I'm from the UK and my family have yet to meet my 6 month old, no one allowed in or out of the country for 19 months. It's so so so hard.

[@brittanybalyn]

Omg I’m so so sorry. I hope you can see your family sooner, it was so hard to go the 8 months without my family, I can’t imagine what you’re going through. Sending you so much love ❤️

[@DiamondSian]

@@brittanybalyn thank you so much ❤️ 25 months since I've seen them, I miss them every day. Hopefully I get to see them by Christmas. Your videos give me life, I love watching you every week. What a superstar you are with a tough journey of your own. Keep shining ✨

[@MusicNWhatNot_]

I think the schedules talk is so true! We have tried the wake windows and it doesn’t work for us! We are still letting him tell us when his tired etc, but bedtime it always between 7/8pm with 8pm being if we have been visiting relatives/special occasions!

[@user-vn6xo2tc9r]

You are one of the kindest souls ✨🧡

[@shelbys2015]

Currently watching this video with my 1 year old baby girl while we eat breakfast ♥️ our babies are a couple weeks apart ☺️

[@mcell9161]

Congrats on 500K!!!! You’re amazing

[@brittanybalyn]

Thank you so so much 🥺💞

[@cassie3787]

I love my family living so close 😊 I get to see my niece and nephew like twice a week it's great

[@amberleel0l]

My daughter will be 10 months tomorrow! We have the same routine/sleep schedule… it works so well for us! :)

[@nikaylarosnok7116]

I know this video is older but just wanted to say that you can 100% pull off super long hair! However, you can definitely tell that you have extensions. In the past when you have gotten your hair done, it blended super well. Also, I could never do 24” extension with a toddler but you go girl!!

[@AlexisDavidson]

I’m loving the editing style on this video 😍😍😍

[@christinadallas4170]

I feel like the length your real hair is would suit you so well!! Love your videos btw💜

[@dawnforlife]

I feel the same!

[@jessniiclee]

💯 I love her hair without extensions

[@Itsterrileeee]

Love the thumbnail 😂 me with my bonnet vlogging lmaooo 💕

[@aprilb4831]

My 10 month has been ill all last week and it was so difficult! It was the first time we went out since the pandemic and boom... viral cold! I hope you are both doing great now ❤️❤️❤️

[@piperchristeson3394]

No offense hun but if your baby has never been outside the house for 10 months that's prolly why they got something the first time they stepped outside cuz they've never been exposed to anything so the smallest things will hurt them but your there mom so do what makes you comfortable. Don't let the world scare you from living your life tho

[@dawnforlife]

YES to what piper said! The more baby gets exposed to germs/dirt, the stronger their immunity! My 11 months old is always exploring. Only had a little fever due to teething thus far! Go out and live life when you can. 😊

[@yennnig8630]

Aarow is so cute I can’t ❤️❤️ way was that marroon thing when you guys were cleaning up with Aarow? Was it a Matt or rug? Seems very soft!

[@LUA-zh1vt]

your eyebrows look sooo pretty like that

[@xomandix3]

I didn’t think I would be that type of mom either but I found postpartum a lot of things gave me anxiety regarding motherhood. Having the schedule is one of the things I know I can do my best at and my 7month old is so good with it!

[@BeautyQueenMaria]

The length of the hair is good but the color doesn’t blend too well! Love the vlogs!!

[@haleynoonan1092]

Yes to the eyebrows, love them. Also, my 7 month olds sleep schedule is so similar to Arrows since about 5 months 😭😭 I stress about it so so much, but she sleeps 12.5 hours all night so I try not to complain about 2 naps lol

[@faycamilleri8962]

Omg watching this was so relieving, first time mummy here 🙌🏼 and i hv the same schedule for sleep for my baby, i’m still under the 9 months of 3-4 naps a day😬 but the looks and comments i get from non mothers or just people who do it differently like I’m being crazy for making him go down for a nap when he seems quite awake and alert…. Sure enough within minutes he’d start screaming cause he realizes hes tired 😍

[@dawnforlife]

Oh I know what you mean! It’s quite stressful with a baby and with unnecessary judgement, EVEN when well intentioned adds to the stress! You seem to be taking it very well! You go mama!

[@Thegelstudioedit]

Binge watching all your vids love them. Why do you fuzzy out the snack bars and drink when you’re packing your extensions survival bag xx

[@Mindyabusiness]

I was looking for the answer to this. I’m assuming Arm & Hammer asked her to remove any other brand logos from their sponsored video.

[@liviiloo5234]

Not a mom, don’t want to have children but I love love watching your videos!

[@maliamcroberts3584]

Is it hard living in LA with a baby? Love your videos so much-its so calming to watch and have in the background! 🥰💕

[@roxanadominguez3013]

My daughter is in the same sleep schedule. It helps so much!

[@dawnforlife]

Well, would love to have a sleep schedule. I try the sleepy cue and wake window but it’s easily thrown off by the weekend. For me at almost 12 months.. keeping it loose seems less stressful most days. I guess still exclusively breastfeeding on demand doesn’t help 🤪

[@melodychildress3373]

Love the thick brows!!💖

[@anad5238]

Great video. Also noticed you reached 500k subscribers congrats 👏 😀

[@08achapman]

Can you share more about your routines with Arrow? Super curious as a new mom here trying to figure it all out!

[@theposhfamily876]

The struggle is real!! But we get the job done lol!!!! Love this so far

[@robynbasson4925]

I love the hair I just wished the colours matched better ♥️

[@pau3387]

What is arrows routine throughout the day? Ive been struggling finding what to do with my almost 7 month old!

[@lisastone7324]

I struggle with this too! I feel like I run out of activities half way through the day haha!

[@annaausheva2413]

I love your necklace !!

[@mendoglo7171]

This was very enjoyable to watch 👌

[@janajonhardsdottir5153]

Do you have a video where you talk more about the sleep schedule you use? Love your videos and love you 😘

[@bf6056]

The brows are fantastic. What product do you use?

[@mandypetit7611]

Brittany ! I've been following you for a short amount of time. What kind of music do you listen to ?

[@alessandrasposato1513]

Love your eyebrows!!

[@mrmakeupmajor]

Why is the la croix blurred in the first shot and not the second?

[@moonfighter4872]

I was wondering the same thing lol!

[@amberwuollet]

I wonder if the sponsor has a required window on either side of the product placement where no other brands are allowed to be visible?

[@moonfighter4872]

@@amberwuollet Ah, that makes sense!

[@kayjhoselin]

You always look stunning 💗💗💗💗

[@marylnwithoutthei7104]

Your content helped me so much during my pregnancy last year, and it continues to help me now so soo much. I'm struggling in my relationship and so unhappy, but scared to co-parent and not see my baby daily. It's so hard. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

[@victoriagonzales6170]

Love the eyebrows! Feel like the extensions were not blending well.

[@lesliecanet3026]

Love the brows!!!

[@Hgvmrsmeow]

I can totally relate! I will love to have my family close but I'm in Canada and their in Chile, that is waaay too far away 🥲

[@jasminesantos1727]

your brows look amazing

[@emmabush7373]

Would love to hear more about how weaning is going for you! 🤍

[@beatrizcruz1639]

The extensions are too long , they don’t blend well with ur hair u can totally tell they don’t blend well with ur natural hair length ..

[@carlacarlo9724]

I LOVE your brows!!! 😍 also, I appreciated the sponsor for this video and I am not even living in the US :D no one ever uses allergenic detergent where I live and I am allergic to everything 😭

[@christengardner1466]

Watching this video again. The snacks are blurred can't tell if the snacks game was strong or not 😂😂

[@Elfasbook]

Always 👏 keep 👏 family 👏 close 👏 We are soon moving next door to my parents home so we can have help with my 1 year old. Can't wait!!!

[@brittanybalyn]

That’s amazing!! 💞

[@meganwolsky6427]

Can you please do a baby update? What toys do you use now? Do you do any sensory play etc? My son is almost 1 year old and I have seeing what I am in for next! Also has arrow started throwing tantrums!?! My son has and I HAVE NO IDEA how to discipline this age! You are doing amazing! Brows on point. We are on pretty much the exact same sleep schedule. Works so well I agree. Have great week.

[@ида0101]

I have always enjoy your videos, your personality and charisma even when you are passing true difficult situations. And as you said family is very very important, and if you are far from family you will never be alone because God will be with you and give you strength. Your mom is and angel! you are so lucky to have her. I hope your baby girl feels much better. About the hair extensions, I feel that if you can not notice them those are good hair extensions, unfortunately I don't thing they did a good job, because they are pretty obvious. I love the length of the hair that you choose 24" but I will tell them to give it layers so it can fully blend with your natural hair. That's just my opinion. I'm also more than sure that you will still look like a queen just with your natural hair too. I saw that you use Dave's killer bread, I like it too, so the first time that I read the story of the company I was shock, but then I understood that it was a really nice way to give a second chance to all that people that can not find job because of past mistakes. I have a question. Do you keep track of your baby sleep routine on an app still or you do it just by head(mentally)? :)

[@jessr15929]

Ive always wanted to try that laundry soap. My mom uses it.

[@andrealara4209]

Hi! I love the pink play mat where is it from?