Preparing Your Home for Baby’s Arrival

Once your due date starts approaching, you’re probably feeling the urge to start preparing your home for your new family addition. You may even be a little overwhelmed if you’re not quite sure where to begin. Luckily, there are plenty of tips to help you out so that you can stress less and start getting ready.

Below we are going to be discussing everything you need to know about preparing for baby’s arrival.

Let’s get started!

Nursery

Your baby is going to need somewhere to sleep, so getting your nursery set up before your delivery date is critical. Of course, you can choose to decorate however you wish, but you’ll also need some essentials before you worry about the décor and theme. A few you’ll need to think about include:

– Crib/Bassinet with mattress

– Sheets (2-4 sets)

– Rocking chair

– Baby monitor

– Change table and diaper bin

Cleaning

Since baby’s put almost everything into their mouth, having a clean and healthy home is essential. Remove clutter and try and organize your household so that everything has a secure spot. It would be best if you also looked at your cleaning products to see if they are safe to use. Once your baby starts crawling, think about hiring a rug stain removal service and cleaning your carpets thoroughly.

Babyproofing

Babyproofing the house can be one of the most stressful parts of preparing for your new arrival. However, there are a few tips to make the process easier. Try getting down on your hands and knees to identify any hazards. Cords should be well hidden, outlets covered, and heavy furniture should be secured to the wall. You can find more information on home updates to make before having a baby here.

Organizing

Bottles, toys, pacifiers, and blankets. It’s understandable if your house gets a little chaotic when you have children. However, to make things easier, it can be worth investing in some different products to keep everything organized. Some favorites that you should consider include:

– A diaper bag with built-in change matt

– Formula divider

– Pacifier chain

– Toy hammock (designed to hold soft toys)

– Bath toy organizer

Visitors

Once you’ve settled in at home, you’re probably going to have visitors coming to visit you and your new baby. This process can be stressful, but to help things run smoothly, try and keep a plan in place. Pick a time when you will be allowing visitors and make it clear that they must contact you in advance. It’s also a good idea to set up a “sanitize station” near the front door to eliminate potential germs.

Relaxation 

Finally, the most important thing to remember during your entire pregnancy and after is to take care of your mental health. Use your family around you, seek support and assess your thoughts and emotions. Your mind and body are going through a tremendous change, and it’s vital that you take care of yourself.