How to prepare your home for a newborn?
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Preparing for your new baby can be a very overwhelming task – especially when your first child is on the way. There are so many things you should know about and be aware of, but don’t worry at all because we’re here to help you out. Here are five useful tips on how to successfully prepare your home for a newborn, so check them out and enjoy!
Decide on a room for the nursery
Needless to say, the first step you should take is to decide on a room you’ll transform into a nursery. Before you make a final decision, there are several important things you should bear in mind. First of all, the nursery needs to be as close to your bedroom as possible. It’s because you’ll have to get up multiple times at night to check on your baby. Besides that, you want to hear your little one as soon as they wake up and start crying, right? On the other hand, if you don’t have a separate room to use a nursery, you should set it up in your bedroom. Just be sure to keep the crib away from windows and heavy shelves!
Declutter the room and clean it out thoroughly
The next step is decluttering the future nursery. Even though this may seem like a very overwhelming task, it needs to be done before the baby arrives. If this is a room you’ve used before, the first step is getting rid of all the furniture you don’t need any longer. If there are dozens of cardboard boxes full of stuff you don’t need at the moment, make sure to switch to plastic containers instead. Cardboard boxes tend to attract bed bugs and other pests, and you certainly don’t want these in your nursery. Once you decluttered the room, clean it out and disinfect it thoroughly and you’ll be more than fine!
Make sure to get all the baby essentials…
Getting all the baby essentials is the next crucial step. However, you should be very careful about the things you’ll buy – especially if this is your first child. Parents-to-be often tends to spend too much money on baby stuff they won’t even use. It’s why you should consult with your friends who already have kids. Of course, there are some essentials you should buy without thinking, such as a baby crib, a dresser, and a baby changing table. You should also get cute baby blankets, adorable baby socks, and laundry hampers, as these are the items you’ll use on a daily basis. This goes for bottles and bottle brushes, breast pumps, and nursing pads, too. Get them and you’ll do a great job!
… As well as the storage essentials
When it comes to storage essentials, you can either purchase brand-new units or repurpose those you already have at home. It depends mainly on your budget, and you won’t make a mistake with whichever option you go for. For example, you should install shelves on the wall above the changing area. This is a fantastic way to organize supplies out of the reach of your baby. On the other hand, bins, baskets, and similar types of containers are good choices for storing toys, baby clothes, and other stuff. Just be sure to pick sturdy units you can use for years that’ll pay off in the long run!
Always keep a bottle of stain remover on hand
Yes, we know that this doesn’t seem like the most important thing in the world. However, trust us when we say that it really makes a difference! Having a bottle of stain remover on hand is crucial when you have a baby, and the reasons for that are multiple. Babies can be really messy – especially when they switch to solid foods including puréed vegetables such as carrots, peas, and sweet potatoes. Even though these are very healthy for your little one, they can leave stains that are very hard to wash. To prevent that, get the best stain remover and you won’t make a mistake!
As you can see, there are so many useful tips on how to prepare your home for a newborn. These five are the best ones out there, so stick to them and you’ll make it happen. Just follow the guidelines and you’ll do an amazing job, without a doubt!
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Jasmine Anderson is a Sydney-based lifestyle blogger and a toddler mom. She loves to spend quality time with her family, go thrifting, and spend just a little bit too much time on the internet.
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