The $1.89 baby product Kyly Clarke uses as part of her beauty regime

Eleven months on from welcoming her first bub with cricketing superstar husband Michael, Kyly Clarke reflects on motherhood and how she manages to run her own business while caring for the adorable Kelsey-Lee.

How have you found the first year so far of motherhood?

I’ve found it quite fun actually! In the beginning it can all be a little daunting because you are not sure what you are in for, but once you start to understand your child more and their routine, as well as what it is like to be a mum, it becomes easier and you become more confident in yourself.

What have you found the hardest since becoming a mum?

I think the hardest thing is just time management and trying to be as organised as possible and I think that makes everything work and flow a lot easier.

You recently hosted an event for Mamia, what attracted you to this opportunity?

I think that it was just a really good fit – I’m a family girl and I’ve always shopped at ALDI. I also loved the idea behind the event – getting mums together, with their babies to talk about all the common topics that mums ask each other (and want to know). The morning tea and Tresillian’s involvement meant that it was something I could really relate to, which is why I wanted to be involved.

Funnily enough I’ve used the baby wipes to remove my makeup for a very long time. They’re only $1.89, which to me – as a mum – is really cost effective.

Things like the nappies – I go through about 7-10 in a day and the fact that they are so affordable just makes life easier.

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How have you found introducing foods/solids to Kelsey-Lee?

I think she has been fantastic and I think it’s pretty obvious that she loves her food! I try to do as much home cooking as I can because I feel it’s important to have as much fresh food as possible but it’s also great that you have the likes of ALDI and their Mamia pouches. As a mum, if you are in a rush you can just pick one up which is what I do if I’m running around, but as they’ve been developed by nutritionists, I feel confident giving the pouches to Kelsey-Lee.

What does a typical day look like for you?

I wake up before Kelsey-Lee at 6am and then she tends to rise around 7am. From the first moment, I am truly focused on her and we enjoy the start of the day together. We then head down to the gym in my house and place Kelsey-Lee her playpen whilst she giggles at me doing my silly exercises. I then tend to spend most of the day in the office working hard on my candle and diffuser collection Lyfestyled by Kyly. Kelsey-Lee will play throughout the day and I change her every hour.

Can you provide any tips for a work/life balance as a working mum?

I think everyday is different, so the balance has to be what is right for you. My tip for other mums would be to be organised and stay on top of things as much as possible. I always clean up after Kelsey-Lee once we have had lunch or once she’s played. I don’t leave things to the end of the day, when all of a sudden you might feel as though you are in a disaster zone. I want to feel in control. I always believe in life that if you do things one bit at a time, all of a sudden it’s all done!

How involved is Michael with Kelsey-Lee? Does he change nappies and get up during the night?

Honestly he is quite involved and it is so nice to see. One of my favourite things about seeing Michael as my husband is more-so seeing him as a father to my child. Being so involved and playing with Kelsey-Lee – he is really attentive when he plays.

Education is a priority for both of us, and he’s great in helping achieve that for her. I love weekends when it’s family time and it’s really really important for us to make sure that we continue to have that family bonding time every weekend as well because we all have such busy routines during the week.

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23 Comments

- - meedee said
  - 16 Oct 2021
    9:53 am
hardest thing….time management…. I agree 100%. It all changes when that bub arrives thats for sure.

- - mom318672 said
  - 25 Jan 2019
    11:53 am
Yes I am going to be that person – I love the wipes, however, they are so bad for the environment, so maybe reuse ones that you can (when wiping your face etc not babys bums!) or find biodegradable ones. Bio Life Co is an amazing Australian (Byron Bay I think??) company that has biodegradable nappies and wipes.

- - natct said
  - 25 Jan 2019
    8:19 am
We don’t have Aldi and I’m not prone to following others tips.

- - mom101628 said
  - 24 Jan 2019
    9:08 pm
I would think that with their fortune, they might spend their money back in Australian stores.

- - ella12 said
  - 19 Oct 2016
    12:23 pm
Great article about Kyly, thank you for sharing.

- - mom171506 said
  - 13 Oct 2016
    2:50 pm
Aldi wipes are great! I prefer the fragrance free ones but wipes are wipes and does any cleaning well!

- - mom19782016 said
  - 13 Oct 2016
    12:51 pm
Which wipes is she using?! Hahah.

- - robyn_smithwick said
  - 13 Oct 2016
    10:31 am
I will get some of these wipes next time I am at Aldi. Our nearest store is 30ks away!

- - Apey96 said
  - 13 Oct 2016
    10:02 am
I use baby wipes to gently clean my laptop 🙂

- - tessie said
  - 12 Oct 2016
    2:00 pm
The tips are no good for me as we don’t have an Aldi store. It’s great that she is sharing tips even if I won’t follow them. Love the family photo too. What a cute bub

- - rovermum said
  - 12 Oct 2016
    9:42 am
I’d probably ask her why she changes her baby every hour? That sounds a lot to me. I probably wouldn’t take my tips from her though.
- mom134803 replied
  
  13 Oct 2016 , 3:32 am
  Yeah I think so too, nothing wrong with checking every hour but changing every hour isn’t necessary in my opinion
  - joeyyy replied
    
    25 Oct 2018 , 10:23 pm
    
    I thought changing her baby every hour was a bit much too???? Not even cloth nappies need changing every hour.
- - mom81879 said
  - 11 Oct 2016
    7:26 pm
What a crock that she’s into money saving tips! Did you all see the christening party they put on?! $1000s and $1000s spent on a baby’s party. She’s so full of it claiming to like cost effective products!

- - mom93821 said
  - 11 Oct 2016
    5:49 am
I have always used baby wipes for everything and everything when cleaning, face, bags and just about everything and anything else.
- mom93821 replied
  
  11 Oct 2016 , 5:50 am
  Oops! Should read anything and everything!
- - mom134803 said
  - 11 Oct 2016
    3:26 am
Yes, baby wipes are a must have item ! I use them for everything too 🙂

- - mom101628 said
  - 10 Oct 2016
    11:49 pm
Very clever.

- - Nas01 said
  - 10 Oct 2016
    9:53 pm
I use baby wipes for everything.

- - june11 said
  - 10 Oct 2016
    12:27 pm
I have heard of other Mums using baby wipes to remove makeup. What’s more they reckon they are much quicker.
- mom93821 replied
  
  12 Oct 2016 , 10:18 pm
  Baby wipes are so much cheaper!
- - mom112217 said
  - 10 Oct 2016
    10:26 am
$1.89 is quite a saving compared to other make-up wipes!

- - nealsq said
  - 10 Oct 2016
    10:11 am
I clean my car with baby wipes as well as my make up removal, spills on the carpet too, baby wipes are good for everything!