Whether you’re a first-time parent or not, preparing your home before your due date can be daunting. We gathered some ideas that might help alleviate your concerns.
Creating a safe, healthy and peaceful atmosphere for your baby is an important part of preparing to bring home your newborn.
Take a look at these tips for preparing your home before the baby arrives…
Clean and Organize Your Home
While it may seem overwhelming at first to declutter the area where the nursery will be, it can be easier than you think with these easy tips:
- Thoroughly clean the home including the carpet and furniture.
- It’s crucial to clean your furniture before welcoming a new baby, particularly if it has been exposed to smoke.
- Newborns are highly sensitive to household dust, so you need to clean each and every inch of your home before your little one arrives.
- You must stick to a room-to-room strategy, to create a stress-free environment when organizing your home.
Set a timetable for cleaning out your baby’s nursery. You should address this as early as possible in your pregnancy. You will need one to two days to complete the project.
Interior Design for a Baby Nursery
Today, nursery decor has replaced bright colors and Disney characters with simple clean lines and soft woods. Simple and functional is in, and cutesy is out. Decorate the room of your new child with items that can be maintained easily and can be used for years to come. The diaper box could later be transformed into a toy box, or the crib could be converted into a toddler bed. Don’t forget to give your child plenty of space to run around and plenty of storage for easy cleanup.
- When you start decorating your newborn’s room, select things that can be washed easily.
- Select a gentle, baby-friendly color scheme and, if desired, a customized theme.
- Remember to include enough storage for easy clean-up as well as plenty of space for your baby to play.
Baby Proof Your Home
You’ll want to make sure your baby is protected before he or she becomes mobile.
- Lock the lower shelves in the living area and kitchen.
- Place breakables out of reach.
- Use a temporary barrier to block the staircase.
- Plug points should be covered.
- Get carpets and upholstery that are stain-resistant.
Protect Your Baby from Household Cleaning Supplies
Babies learn to crawl very quickly, sometimes overnight, so it’s best to prevent a poisoning ahead of time by following these simple steps:
- Check the cabinets and make sure no chemicals are being stored in low cupboards. Cleaning supplies, rubbing alcohol, laundry detergent, dishwasher pods, nail polish remover, etc. are included in this category.
- Kitchen and bathroom cabinets should be equipped with latches. It is still possible to find a lingering smell in these cupboards, or even other objects you don’t want your baby to play with.
- Leave cleaning supplies in their original containers and don’t remove container labels. By storing laundry pods in glass jars, your children will think that your laundry room looks like a candy store. To keep your household chemicals safe, keep them in their original containers.
Make Space for Your Baby
- Decluttering is the first step in creating space for your baby.
- Remove unused furniture, eliminate excess storage, and keep your space as simple as possible.
- By doing so, you can measure how to use the available space.
- Check your belongings and move all unwanted things to the storage space.
Get Smart Storage
You’ll feel great once you have decluttered and your home is ready for your baby. This motivation can help you plan what type of storage you will need as soon as a baby joins your family.
Keeping your home clutter-free will be easier if you are able to find storage for all your baby equipment and toys. You can switch off and relax in your own adult-only zone once your baby is (hopefully!) asleep after a long day with baby stuff.
Your new toys and nursery equipment can quickly overflow your storage space, so you’ll want smart storage solutions. You don’t have to drag yourself to the store to buy storage bins. Go online and you will find plenty of storage bins to suit your needs and just get them delivered.
Set Up a Baby Monitor
- You should get a baby monitor for your newborn to make your first-time parenting life a bit easier.
- It helps to monitor your baby whenever they require something or start crying.
- This provides you peace of mind and allows you to sleep for a few hours without worrying about the baby waking up.
It’s inevitable that you’ll need a break sometimes, so what better time than when your baby is fast asleep? When you’re not in the room, you can use it to keep an eye on your little one. Real-time monitoring takes into account even the slightest sound.
Preparation and Organization Will Help Reduce Stress
Preparing for your newborn’s arrival does not have to be stressful. It can and should be a happy moment for you and your family. With a little planning and organizing, you can have peace of mind when you welcome your baby.
