Four Things To Buy Before A Baby Arrives

Four Things To Buy Before A Baby Arrives

A baby is a challenge, especially if you’re becoming parents or a parent, for the first time. There are lots of things that you should read up on, research and buy, so here are four things to buy before a baby arrives.

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Moses Basket & Crib

When your baby is born, it won’t be able to go straight into a crib, and so it’s important to get a moses basket for the time being. This will be the perfect thing to have next to your bed and it can be easily transportable from room to room. There are also attachments that you can get that go on the side of the bed in order for you manoeuvre yourself to your baby without having to really get out of bed. This can be helpful for those night feeds where you might not want to have to wake yourself up fully to do the feed. Instead, you can be lazing in bed until the baby has had enough food and wants to go back to sleep.

For a crib, it’s important to find one that’s easy for you to get the baby out but low enough that they’re not going to try and climb out as they get older. It’s all about finding the balance.

Baby Monitor

A baby monitor can be great for when they’re down for a nap, and you’re in another part of the home. It means you can get on with tasks and things that need doing whilst being able to listen in on what’s happening with your baby. For some, getting any work done around the property can be difficult as you may constantly be checking up on your baby, which is normal to do so. However, a baby monitor can be helpful to do in order to keep eyes on your baby, and all baby monitors nowadays will come mostly feature a screen so that you can see them too. Be sure to check other products and see the difference between nanit vs owlet to get the best option.

Daily Essentials

There are lots of daily essentials worth purchasing so that you’re ready for the baby’s arrival. You’ll want plenty of nappies, bottles for feeding and clothes. You’ll need muslin clothes and everything needed to keep your baby clean and healthy. It’s worth creating a list, and then you can work your way through it slowly but surely. It’s good to have every ready to go before the little one arrives and that means you don’t need to worry then.

A Pushchair

It might not be something you need straight away, but it’s worth getting ahead of time. A pushchair is a great way of getting out and about when needed, whether that’s a quick walk to a local park or a trip to your friends or family members. Pushchairs are a handy thing to have ready and waiting to go, so perhaps buy this before your baby arrives or a week or so afterwards so that you’re ready to go out when needed.

Buying for a baby can be a bit of a never-ending list, so use these tips to ensure you’re ready.

Kate Dyson

Kate is the Founder of The Motherload, the 'owner' of one husband, two daughters, two cats and one rabbit. She loves wine, loathes exercise and fervently believes in the power of women supporting women. Find me on instagram: @themotherloadhq

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