3 Important Things to Do Before Your Baby Arrives
Pregnancy and the birth of a baby are significant events in a parent’s life. If you’re expecting right now, it’s natural to feel anxious, particularly as you get closer to your due date. It’s very normal to feel like you’re not ready for a baby and that there are lots of things you need to do before you bring your baby home. If this sounds like you, don’t worry – here are three things that will help you get ready for the arrival of your baby.
1. Organise a support network
These are the people who you can rely on for help when you need it. They can support with practical things like preparing meals after the baby is born; popping out to the shops to restock your fridge; or helping with household chores when you tired and trying to function on very little sleep.
2. Get your house ready
Another important step in preparing for your baby’s birth is getting your house ready. Take time to make sure you have all the right equipment you’ll need after your baby is born. Some of the essential items include:
- A changing table and a stock of nappies, wipes and rash cream
- Bodysuits and sleepsuits
- Little hats
- A crib and a mattress
- Swaddling blankets
- Nursing supplies such as burp cloth, nipple pads and nipple cream
- A big water bottle, to keep you hydrated whilst you feed baby
- Nursing supplies such as burp cloth, pads and nipple cream
- And setting up a comfortable space for you and your baby
3. Fill Up Your Freezer
After giving birth to your baby and in the first few weeks that follow, cooking will be the last thing on your mind. However, it’s really important for your recovery to continue to eat well in that period after birth. Before your baby arrives, cook and freeze easy-to-reheat meals that will give you quick and convenient options when you’re too tired to even step into the kitchen.
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