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New Parent Necessities – 6 Things You’ll Want to Have Organized Before Your Baby Arrives

If you’re at the tail-end of your pregnancy, you’re probably running off your feet trying to sort things out before your baby’s birth. There’s no instruction manual on how to act around this time. However, there are certain things you will need to prepare before your baby arrives so that you can navigate the birthing journey easily.

To help you get your head in order and prepare all the necessities, we’ve compiled a list of the six most important things you need to tick off.

  1. Baby Clothes and Baby Rash Cream

Once you’ve packed your bag with all the baby clothes, you’ll need for your stay at the hospital, make sure to pack some good quality baby rash cream as well. That way, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that the nurses are using a rash cream that you’re comfortable with. As a bonus, you can use the baby rash cream to soothe cracked lips and nipples. It’s a real saving grace for a new mum.

  1. Add Some Snacks to Your Hospital Bag

Most moms don’t consider this, but packing snacks is important because you may feel hungry during the birthing process.

Labor can last for many hours, and for women who have less labor pain, a snack (sometimes a sugary one) is needed from time to time.

When repacking your hospital bag for the seventh time, make sure to add those snacks to your hospital bag.

  1. Have a Birthing Plan

Make sure to decide on a birthing plan from the outset, says Mayo Clinic Health Systems. Clearly state what you want to happen during the process, and think about whether you would like an epidural or not.

It helps to put your birthing plan in writing in case you’re unable to communicate your needs and preferences during labor. Speak to your partner and your doctor about your birthing plan, and book your hospital bed in advance to avoid last-minute chaos.

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  1. Pick Out a Car Seat

Once you give birth, you’ll want nothing more than to take your baby home. However, the nurses will check if you have a car seat before they let you leave. This is an essential safety step, so pick out your baby’s car seat as soon as possible.

  1. Pack Linen Savers

Make sure you pack extra linen savers because you’re likely to need them. Trust us, and your husband won’t have time to dash to the pharmacy for extra linen savers once the labor process starts.

Plus, you might need linen savers afterward as an on-the-go baby changing station. It is so much easier to change your baby in public when you have a linen saver, plus they’re lightweight and far more compact than carrying a towel or blanket.

  1. Plan Your After-Birth Care

Shop for all your after-birth care items well in advance of your due date. Your shopping list should include everything that will help with caring for the baby and everything you might need to take care of yourself after giving birth. Think breastfeeding bras, pads, nipple cream, baby rash cream, and more. It may help to bring along a friend or family member who’s been through the birthing process.

Lastly, make sure your house is neat and tidy before going into labor. This will save you loads of stress when you come home with your baby.

Many moms-to-be experiences a phenomenon known as “nesting” prior to labor, which is characterized by an urge to clean and tidy up copiously. Indulge this urge, load a calming scent into your aromatherapy diffuser, and take some deep, calming breaths as you have a big journey ahead of you.


Resources:

https://www.sudocrem.com.au/
https://www.forbes.com/wheels/accessories/best-infant-carrier-car-seats/
http://cynthiavincent.net/sensitive-skin-5-workout-strategies-that-will-help-your-sensitive-skin/
https://www.smellacloud.co.uk/collections/aroma-diffusers

About Julee: Julee Morrison is an experienced author with 35 years of expertise in parenting and recipes. She is the author of four cookbooks: The Instant Pot College Cookbook, The How-To Cookbook for Teens, The Complete Cookbook for Teens, and The Complete College Cookbook. Julee is passionate about baking, crystals, reading, and family. Her writing has appeared in The LA Times (Bon Jovi Obsession Goes Global), Disney's Family Fun Magazine (August 2010, July 2009, September 2008), and My Family Gave Up Television (page 92, Disney Family Fun August 2010). Her great ideas have been featured in Disney's Family Fun (Page 80, September 2008) and the Write for Charity book From the Heart (May 2010). Julee's work has also been published in Weight Watchers Magazine, All You Magazine (Jan. 2011, February 2011, June 2013), Scholastic Parent and Child Magazine (Oct. 2011), Red River Family Magazine (Jan. 2011), BonAppetit.com, and more. Notably, her article "My Toddler Stood on Elvis' Grave and Scaled Over Boulders to Get to a Dinosaur" made AP News, and "The Sly Way I Cured My Child's Lying Habit" was featured on PopSugar. When she's not writing, Julee enjoys spending time with her family and exploring new baking recipes.
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