Before you had kids, getting ready for work in the morning was simple: you only had to think about your plans for the day, what you should wear, and what you should take with you. Now that you have a baby (and possibly toddlers or older kids), the morning routine seems a lot more challenging.

Between prepping bottles, packing dinners, and making sure everyone is up, dressed, and ready to go, it can seem impossible to walk out the door in the morning. But rest assured, with just a little planning and organization ahead of time, you can curb chaos and simplify your child’s morning routine.