Home is where the heart is, and it’s where you want to spend the first days and weeks with your new baby. So don’t take any chances with the cleanliness and comfort of your home in these early days; read this article and prepare the home ahead of time, so you have no stress.
Stock Up
When your baby arrives home, you will be spending as much time as you can with them, but of course, you need to make sure you have all the essentials in place to support a comfortable and happy lifestyle in the early days. This involves some forward planning and building new habits.
Make sure you have all the essentials ready in your home, such as laundry detergent, towels, toilet paper, cleaning products, and medication. In terms of food, meal planning is recommended, so you have a predictable way of life for a few weeks while you settle in.
Baby Proofing
When you arrive home with your new baby, it’s hard to imagine that the tiny little human in your arms will one day be able to crawl around and find their way into cupboards and cabinets, but any parent will tell you this happens sooner rather than later. Ensure your home is baby-proof.
Babies become mobile overnight, so you need to think ahead to make your home safe for the little people. Even if your child is not crawling yet, put up baby gates in the home and make sure any chemicals, medications, and toxic cleaning products are stored out of the reach of toddlers.
Home Renovations
The last thing you need is for your home to be noisy and cluttered when you have a new baby in it; that’s why it’s best to carry out any home renovation long before you and your child arrive home. Still, it’s a good idea to have the home the way you want so you can enjoy the arrival.
Make your home more insulated and comfortable with Bifold door blinds; these innovative blinds are made with a honeycomb structure that provides excellent insulation in the winter and keeps the rooms cool in the summer. Unlike traditional blinds, these ones don’t require any drilling.
Red Zones
Homes can be grimy places at the best of times; it’s a full-time job to keep them clean. Still, you don’t want to bring your new baby home to a grimy environment, so ask your partner to deep clean the place while you recover in the hospital. Alternatively, book a deep cleaning service.
Bacteria and viruses lurk in unlikely places such as door knobs, kitchen sinks, dish rags, and faucet handles; make sure you clean these areas with disinfectant and keep some wipes in your cleaning cupboard to maintain them when you don’t have much time in the first weeks of a baby.
Car Seats
Car seats are needed for safe travel when you have a new baby, but a car seat is often forgotten about until it’s necessary. Think about this ahead of time, so you have a chance to fit the car seat and practice putting the belts around it. This saves time and gives you confidence.