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As a woman, when we're preparing to give birth in a few weeks, we're often on cloud nine in our world, and we tend to somewhat ignore everything around us. Which is quite natural, given the event that this very upcoming birth will be! And then, the father can manage the banalities of everyday life himself after all!
But there is one point that we must not miss, at the risk of finding ourselves overwhelmed once we leave the clinic with our little one in our arms: it is the organization for his future arrival at home! Thus, we must plan in advance everything necessary to welcome baby as he or she should be, because he or she will require a lot of attention, patience and time from both future parents. Here are some tips to prepare for any situation!
Stock up on baby clothes
Because the arrival of a newborn in the home is an event in itself, it is best to organize yourself well so that everything goes as smoothly as possible, and thus be able to make the most of the very first moments of complicity shared with your child. To begin with, and because baby will have to be changed many times a day, you will need to stock up on clothes suitable for newborns.
Therefore, many bodysuits and pajamas in size 0 are recommended, as well as hats, mittens, socks and booties adapted to his "shrimp" body! The important thing during these first days and weeks is that the child is dressed as comfortably as possible, to better enjoy his start in life.
Obtain childcare equipment
There are many of these baby accessories, but don't be afraid when you see the list because they are all practically essential for taking care of your baby during the early days.
So, we need to stock up on a multitude of changing equipment, changing bags and equipment, suitable bassinets, suitable sleeping bags, miniaturized bathtubs, bath mats and capes, pacifiers and bottles, and fun games and light and musical toys to pique baby's interest! And it's because there are so many of these baby care items that you need to plan ahead to make sure you don't miss anything when the time comes.
A good part of this equipment can be found on the birth gift list, in order to relieve your own wallet which will take a hit anyway, let's face it!
Buy a bassinet, bed and stroller
Because baby will be sleeping most of the time, at least when they're not pestering us to eat, they need to be comfortable at all times. That's why choosing a quality wicker bassinet, for example, is a great way to encourage their sleep.
For the crib, choose a rocking model, which is very practical for soothing the baby when they are half-awake. Cribs with bars are also preferred, although they are more commonly used when the child is a few months old. As for the stroller or pram, the most important feature is that it folds easily for storage in a car trunk, for example. Note that later on, a special baby car seat is mandatory if you want to transport your little one in the family car.
Dedicate a place in the home to baby
This can be a separate room or simply a corner of a room where he will have his nest, it is in any case important that baby has his own place within the home. We will make sure that the colors of the walls and ceiling of this place are as soft and pleasant as possible, and that it is still sheltered from noise and daily activity. And it is of course there that we will place the baby's bed, although his bassinet allows him to sleep almost anywhere in the house!
Announcing the baby's birth to siblings
Because they are just as concerned as the parents by the arrival of the baby, it will be necessary to prepare the latter's brothers and sisters for what will soon shake up the family's daily life. With pedagogy and great diplomacy, so as not to offend any of them. It is therefore necessary to explain to the children what a sibling group is in order to avoid the appearance of feelings of jealousy. But also that the love that children feel for their parents is in no way divided when there are several of them, but on the contrary it is multiplied to be shared in joy and constant good humor between older and younger brothers and sisters!
Write birth announcements
Because it's a pleasure to be received by loved ones and friends, and because it leaves a lasting impression, the birth announcement of a baby is important. It's in fact in this announcement that we send our very first photograph, and learn our weight, height, and first name, of course! So, there are all kinds, and many models are visible on the websites of the publishers and printers concerned.
Rest while organizing the future arrival of the baby
To be as relaxed as possible before the happy event, the mother must, of course, rest in all circumstances during the final weeks leading up to childbirth. This is especially important since it's also when she'll need to organize the very last preparations, while attending numerous appointments with her gynecologist or midwife, and making initial contact with the daycare center that will soon welcome the child.
For the rest, it is therefore up to dad to manage alone, while mom will then take care to prepare her maternity suitcase carefully, in anticipation that the birth can now occur naturally at any time!
