Parenthood is a lovely feeling that excites your journey towards embracing your baby. You might be saving those cute baby cribs that you see online, reading everything related to pregnancy and baby care - but we’ll make it simple for you.

While you get ready for your baby’s arrival, there are some arrangements & decisions to be made to make it comfortable for the baby, and also for you and your partner.

In this article, we will be talking about 10 essential tips to get ready for your baby’s arrival.

This will help you to simplify and organize things, getting everything ready for the baby with a basic checklist.

  • Set up a birth plan

    • Creating a comfortable birth plan is your first step. This includes your preferences for labour, delivery, postpartum care, the medicines to be used, and much more.

    For your delivery, choose a good hospital backed by health experts and excellent results. Consider commutation time and facilities also, so that you can keep things under control at the time of the delivery.

  • Make your home babyproof

    • Babyproofing your home ensures the health and safety of your baby in various stages of growth. This includes covering any potential hazard for your baby in your home like sharp edges, electrical outlets, and eliminating other challenges.

    This will make it easy for the baby to use the maximum area in your home while growing up, without worries of injuries or accidents. Let the baby enjoy his/her home time!

  • Prepare a home nursery

    • Preparing a home nursery for your baby gets exciting with all the joy happening around. Arrange the nursery with beautiful baby cribs and toys, and decorate it with a lovely baby theme. Set a neat and clean drawer to keep the baby clothes.

    Decorating the baby’s room can also be a creative and exciting task for you in the nesting phase, you’ll love it for sure!

  • Get your baby essentials ready

    • Before the baby arrives, you should be ready with all the essentials like diapers, clothes, a stroller, a car seat, and feeding supplies. Along with the skincare essentials, set up a baby bathtub that feels safer and convenient. Making all these available, you’ll find it comfortable and seamless to start with the routine when the baby comes home.

    Furthermore, stocking them ahead of time will help you ensure fewer shopping responsibilities in the postpartum phase.

  • Pack your hospital bag

    • During your third trimester, you are waiting for the delivery date and you need to be prepared for it. Ready a hospital bag that includes all the necessary clothing, pregnancy pillows, medication, toiletries, healthcare/insurance documents, etc.

    Instead of including everything at a go, it’s always better to start early and arrange the essentials one by one so that you have enough time to think and organize.

  • Choose a Paediatrician

    • Your baby needs a good doctor to ensure his/her health once you get back home after the delivery. Rather than looking for someone when in need, find the best Paediatrician whom you can access anytime without much hassle.

    If possible, try to have a chat with the doctor so that you can be at ease with a confirmed choice.

  • Plan your Postpartum care

    • Baby care, checked. But what about you? Don’t forget about your health and medical needs in the postpartum period. Your physical and mental well-being is very important to have comfortable early days for your baby and also for you as a parent.

    Consider hiring a doula so that you can stay calm, with someone who understands your needs and cares for you. She can assist you in daily tasks like baby baths, naps, etc. This will also make you feel better as you have enough time for the baby and yourself.

  • Enroll In Informative Classes

    • Well, you might be researching a lot and might have even devised a plan of your own. But, it is always better to attend baby health seminars or support groups for new parents, so that you can get instructions and opinions from experts.

    Their experiences and stories about parenthood will open your door to more ways of getting ready for the baby. This will also give you quality time away from the routine, with new people around.

  • Check Maternity and Paternity leave policies

    • The postpartum period is a time when you and your partner should be maximum available around the baby. This will help you to bond easily with the baby, devise routines, and plan daily tasks accordingly.

    Check whether the parental leave policies in your workplaces are flexible enough to cope with the situation. If not, plan for additional leave requests ahead of time.

  • Connect with a support system

    • While you and your partner are getting ready for the baby, you may also need to interact with your family, friends, and other close connections to keep the transition seamless.

    Communicating with them regularly will provide you with added strength, confidence, and excitement throughout the process.

    While these are the general aspects to be added to your checklist, the ultimate thing to do is to enjoy the journey.

    As we all say, parenthood starts even before the baby arrives. So, take your time to enjoy, experience, and cherish each moment - equally enjoying the well-being of your baby and yourself.