When taking care of children, one should also keep things lighthearted
Don't be fooled by the baby bottle in my hand and the plush slippers on my feet - my heart has been stirring between the little high heels and the lace edges all along. To maintain this bit of girlish heart, the first step is to never let the wrinkled clothes let me down. So, I stashed a handheld clothes steamer in the bathroom cabinet - small enough to hide in a makeup bag, yet always able to spray that ‘who says I’m a mom? ’ confidence mist.
ever since the "little ball" in my belly was officially promoted to the chief of the home demolition crew in the living room, my life is on 2x speed: the baby bottle gurgling, the diaper alarm, and my husband's tie stuck in the couch cushions calling for help. Despite my bun hairstyle and pink slippers, deep down I'm still that little fairy who winks at herself in the mirror - taking care of the kids is one thing, but I can't take off my charm, and wrinkles are definitely not welcome on my skirt.
But reality always has problems: When pushing the baby carriage to the early education, my dress could be creased a hundred times by the seat belt. Late at night, during a flash sale, a delivery man's rough handling instantly turned my husband's shirt into a "map". Then the handheld steamer for clothes in the bathroom cabinet became my secret weapon. Usually, she obediently hides in the corner. But once she shows up, she irons her clothes neatly in just three minutes, and even my waistline thanks me.
To be honest, I'm super picky about gadgets - after all, I have to hold the baby with my left hand and hold video conferences with my right hand at any time. To stick around in my house for a long time, it must be small, fast and stable. The Nesugar handheld steam engine won me over because it is even lighter than a Frappuccino cup. It fogs up in 30 seconds and looks as sleek as a buttered baguette. The first time I used it, I turned my husband's "map shirt" back into a "financial man's power shirt". Before leaving, he gave me a playful pat on the back and said, "Madam, you've upgraded today."
Since then, steam has become my daily secret seasoning:
During the morning rush hour, my shirt looked brand new again - the baby tugged at my hair tie from behind, and I hit the collar with a burst of steam. A puff of hot mist instantly smoothed out the wrinkles.
Taking a ten-minute nap to save the skirt hem - As soon as the child closed his eyes, I hung the silk skirt on the wardrobe door, checked my phone and steamed it at the same time. When I woke up, I could head out looking great.
The late-night TV cuddles are impossible to resist – my husband wraps an arm around me as we settle in for our favorite show. His shirt from earlier still has those cozy creases from chasing the toddler around. I hang it by the bathroom door, give it a quick steam, and it’s smooth and ready for another day. Just like that, life feels a little more put-together.
Why I Chose This Steamer
Light as a Feather
At just about 500 grams, it’s easy to handle one-handed—even after steaming a pile of kids’ clothes, my arm isn’t tired.
Speedy Results
It heats up in 20 seconds—faster than my husband can find his shoes. I can get through a mini laundry pile before anyone even notices.
Travel-Ready Voltage
Whether I’m visiting family on the West Coast (110V) or back home overseas (220V), this steamer’s got me covered.
Safe for Busy Moms
With auto shut-off and dry-burn protection, I don’t have to panic if my toddler gets curious. It’s worry-free, even with little hands around.
Chic Design
The exquisite surface of nessugar looks more like a brand-name perfume bottle than an electrical appliance. Every time my sister-in-law visits, she can’t help but ask, “What is that adorable little gadget?”
Real Troubles and Petty Cleverness
Needs an outlet: No sockets for an outdoor picnic? I used a 20,000mAh power bank with a converter, and still got plenty of steam.
A down jacket that is too thick: Can it only smooth out the outer fabric that is not fluffy? I'll steam the outer shell first, then shake the clothes, and the fluffiness comes back about 70%.
Racing against the clock: The child may wake up at any time. I placed the steam engine and the clothes hanger behind the bathroom door, closest to the bed. I could drop everything and grab the baby ten seconds after I hear crying.
Why Am I willing to keep Using it
Smooth clothes are not only good-looking to me, but also a reminder that I’m still in control. Even if I am surrounded by milk stains, toys and meeting notices for a whole day, and finally look up in the mirror and see the crisp collar and flowy skirt, I know: the world hasn’t totally thrown me off yet. I can still be a supermom, and in the glances my husband casts, I can remind him of our dating days.
So, if you're like me, hold a baby in your left hand and want to keep things polished, you might want to make some space in your suitcase or dresser for a handheld clothes steamer. The moment the wrinkles fade away, you will find that your energy and confidence rise with the steam. You really can have both chores and beauty at the same time.
