Beauty Tips

How to Smell Great (Even if You're Covered in Spit-Up)

With these simple tips, nobody will ever know you haven't showered in days and have decaying cereal puffs trapped in your bra

by Leslie Goldman

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My bathroom beauty routine used to include lathering up with coconut-scented shampoo and conditioner, followed by a luxurious application of body cream, and a few strategic spritzes of Victoria's Secret Rapture.

Then I had a baby.

Now, I walk around with decaying cereal puffs trapped in my bra, I shower with the frequency of James Franco in 127 Hours, and the insides of my wrists occasionally get spritzed with pee. My new signature fragrance? Eau de Breast Milk.

Which is why I've been forced to adopt strategic moves for enhancing -- or at least masking -- the way I smell after being spit up on or, you know, not showering for a few days. And my mommy friends have been a huge inspiration, giving me all kinds of clever advice. Keep clicking for some of our favorite tactics.

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Who doesn't love the smell of vanilla? Heading to the kitchen right now...

by inthemiddles Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 11:56AM Report as inappropriate

Some great ideas ... even for us non-new mommy's.

by islands4me Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 07:39AM Report as inappropriate

Love the vanilla idea!

by Amanda16 Monday, January 7, 2013 at 12:07AM Report as inappropriate

Pure vanilla extract, probably works really well since it smells great.

by EricaC123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 06:28AM Report as inappropriate

Great tips!

by robyne00 Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 01:52PM Report as inappropriate

Having never had a child or wanted one, I can't identify with moms, but I love the idea of vanilla as perfume. I love vanilla!

by WiccanLady Friday, November 16, 2012 at 02:29PM Report as inappropriate

Dry shampoos usually have an odor that makes me yickkkkkkk.

by lilas Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 09:36PM Report as inappropriate

I have to agree... Being dirty is a big no no! Specially if u breastfeed! When u dont shower for more than two days you start smelling like spoiled milk. I have a 20 month old and manage to shower everyday when they r both sleeping. Quick 2-3 min shwr, lotion, victoria secret spray, deodorant, dry shampoo & ur set

by marilynchevelle Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 08:29PM Report as inappropriate

Isn't it easier to find 5-10 minutes a day to shower rather than spending all the time covering up whatever it is you smell like? I agree that some of the items can be useful- dry shampoo or that last Laundromat thingy if the time is really really tight, but being dirty (whether you are a mom or not) is just a no-no.

by venenumletalis Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 02:36PM Report as inappropriate

Interesting tips! I'm not a mom, but even for someone who's always busy and on the go, these are helpful!

by heather_hejna Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 01:16PM Report as inappropriate