Tips to Help Prepare For Baby’s Arrival
MAY
12
2009
Preparing for the arrival of your baby can be overwhelming and confusing! It is a good thing moms have nine months to prepare! Below are some suggestions to planning for the birth of your baby to ensure you are prepared and to give mom peace of mind!
*Know the route to the hospital where you will deliver; even if you are home birthing ,know the route to the hospital in case of emergency
*Prepare home birthing area if needed (sheets, towels, blankets, water pool, etc)
*Attend a childbirth class to know what to expect
*Purchase the crib and accessories such as bumper pads, sheets, mobile, blankets etc.
*Buy the appropriate car seat (rear facing) and make sure you have it installed properly. You may also want to buy your front facing toddler car seat at this time so that you’re prepared for your quickly growing little one
*Make a list of baby names. Consulting baby name books and websites is fun!
*If your baby is a boy, decide ahead of time whether or not to circumcise. Discuss with your OB or pediatricain what to expect.
*Make the decision to breastfeed or bottle feed, or alternate between the two
*Choose a pediatrician and discuss care with them. Many doctors will allow and encourage you to make an appointment to “interview” them before your delivery.
*Pack a hospital bag for yourself and the baby, complete with blankets, diapers and his/her “going home” outfit. Don’t forget to pack items for mom for during and after delivery!
*Purchase a book on parenting; this is especially helpful for the first-time parents
*Make sure you have the necessary toiletries at home such as baby-powder, diapers, baby wash, thermometer, layette items, wipes etc.
*Wash all the baby’s bedding, clothes, etc. baby’s skin will be delicate and anything his/her skin will touch should be washed in mild detergent. Dreft and Baby All are great detergents to use for baby clothes. Don’t forget to wash any items that will touch baby’s skin. This includes, sheets, blankets, burp cloths, bibs, etc.
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Reen said on May 21st, 2009:
First of all, Congratulations! Welcome to the mommy club!
You will find all kinds of wonderful baby “tools” here at Mommy Auctions. Baby wipe warmers and beautiful diaper bags and totes to name a few things.
During those first couple of weeks, I found olive oil to be super handy for keeping at the diaper station.
Also, I stocked up on a stack of those thin, flannel baby blankets. They proved much more useful then cloth diapers for baby burp cloths! Remember your bobby pillow to add comfort with feeding your baby, too.
Oh! And a baby sling is a HUGE asset! Whether this is your firstborn or 5th child, you will need your hands free and baby loves the closeness of mama.
Enjoy every…parenting…minute!
Joyfully,
Reen~
Timmy R. said on August 30th, 2009:
Nice write up…usually I never reply to these thing but this time I will,Thanks for the great info.
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Agus Badri said on November 30th, 2009:
Yes, I have experienced when his wife wanted to give birth, because the financial condition, which was never prepared in advance, so I frantically to the hospital where the nearest but not too expensive. thank you for your tip
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Angie said on December 9th, 2009:
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