Ways To Prepare for Your Baby To Come Home
The baby is almost ready to make their grand entrance after nine months of waiting! Here are a few ways you can prepare your home for the baby.
Whether you’re seven weeks pregnant or seven days away from the due date, you’re probably anxious to meet your little one. Your baby’s impending arrival can be an overwhelming experience that never seems to end. However, while you wait, you can turn their new home into their haven to grow and learn. Here are a few ways to prepare for your baby to come home, which will also help to ease your mind about the big day.
Start Babyproofing the House
It’s never too early to begin babyproofing the house. Your child will be curious about all the wrong things. From electrical sockets to the colorful cleaning supplies in the cabinet, it’s essential to prepare for their arrival and modify your home by storing harmful items out of sight and out of reach.
Begin Decorating Their Nursery
You want to make a good impression when your baby comes home. But more importantly, decorating your baby’s nursery is vital for your child’s development. Research has shown that decorating the nursery enhances the baby’s visual development. This is also an excellent time to talk to your baby and share your excitement about meeting them.
You can decorate the nursery and keep it organized with a chalk wall. Use the chalk wall to write to-do lists, keep track of milestones, and, as your child ages, a place where they can draw freely.
Make Room in the Fridge
Although your baby is on a milk-only diet, you still need extra room in your fridge to store all excess breastmilk, formula, and all the other treats you may get from family and friends. Take this time to toss out all the expired foods and clean your fridge before your bundle of joy arrives.
Remember To Install the Car Seat
Installing your baby’s car seat before their grand arrival is essential to get you and the baby home safely. You should test out the buckles and straps beforehand so you know how to secure the baby quickly and effectively in the car. Always remember to keep the instructions just in case you run into any issues when the day comes.
Try Batch Cooking Before Birth
One of the best ways to prepare your baby to come home is by batch cooking. To batch cook is to make and freeze some meals to get you through the days you don’t feel like cooking. If you’re up for it, make a few easy meals like pasta, chicken wings, chili, stews, or stir-fry vegetables that you can cook in bulk and store in the freezer for a rainy day. This way, you can have a delicious meal to fuel you through the rough newborn days.
