Whether you’re expecting your first or fifth child, a new baby can be an emotional roller coaster. Your regular lifestyle will become disrupted, and some tasks may be difficult to complete, especially during the newborn period. Preparing for a baby is exciting, and even if your due date is some time away, there’s no harm in preparing early.
Preparation Checklist
- Baby proof your living space
- Discuss how you’ll handle parenting, childbirth, and home responsibilities with your partner
- Decide who will be present at the birth
- Find the right paediatrician
- Have all your baby gear ready
- Wash baby clothes and bedding
- Learn about childbirth
- Make a birth plan
- Pack a hospital bag
- Prepare extra help for after the birth
- Prepare other siblings or pets for your new arrival
- Stock up on nappies, food, toiletries and medical supplies