Amy & Aron's

Now isn’t the most ideal time for a newborn. If you live somewhere where you’re under a full or even partial lockdown, it can be pretty tough. People didn’t know this nine months ago, and will still need to prepare their homes and their lives for a newborn baby. To some it comes naturally, to others it can be more of a struggle but the key is to remember that there is help and advice out there if you so need it. In essence, your home has to change in a lot of ways, but it doesn’t have to lose its main esthetic or character. Your lives will change too, of course, and for the better. Here are some tips which can help you make the changes you need. You might have already made some of them, which is great! Even so, they might help you shift your perspective and come up with ideas of your own. Good luck!

Stock Up On Food

Whether you plan to breastfeed or not, it might be a good idea to stock up now. With the climate as it is currently, there’s always the risk of extended stockpiling. If this happens to be the case, you may run out of what you need. Make a list of everything and work out what you need for your baby. This requires research, for example, looking into cold baby formula benefits, or thinking about what kind of baby food you’re going to use on the next stage. When you’ve got a clear understanding of what is needed, then you can start buying them. You don’t need to stock up too far...just have enough in the house for a few weeks if you don’t want to go out. You’ll also want to stock up for you and your partner, just so you have enough to eat for the period. When it comes to a point you’re happy to go out for a walk with your baby then you won’t need to stock up anymore.



Get The Bedroom Sorted

You’ll want to get the nursery set up right away, and think about down the line when you want to turn it into a bedroom. How will it look and where will the layout affect the bed space. Get this sorted way before the arrival so you have less to worry about when you’ve got a baby on your hands. Get it painted and decorated. You might have the crib in with you for a couple of weeks if not longer. Make sure there is enough space for this in your bedroom. If everything is sorted and in place before the birth then it’ll all go a lot more smoothly. If not, then you’ll be making more work and problems for yourself.

Deep Clean

As close and as accurately as you can when considering the due date, you need to give your home a deep clean. This is to ensure that it’s clean when your newborn arrives. Dirt and muck breed bacteria and disease. Keeping things fresh and clean ensures you have a good environment for a baby. Their immune system won’t be as strong as others, so you need to ensure, especially in the current climate where Covid-19 is so dangerous, that any viruses are zapped from your home. Use antibacterial wipes and pay attention to the baby’s nursery or at least to where they are going to sleep. The same for the babies clothes. Make sure they are clean before putting them on. Sometimes, where you’ve bought things in advance, dust might settle on them. The same if they’re in the store for a long time. Give them a quick look over and make sure they’re suitable for your baby. You need to clean your car too, especially if they’ll be spending a lot of time there.

Baby Proof The Home

You may not need to worry about this when they’re a newborn, but getting it done now may ensure you’ve got some extra time down the line. It’s simple. Think about a toddler and how tall they are. What’s at head level for them to run into? Make it safe. Same with plug sockets. You can buy safety plugs ready so that your little one can’t stick their fingers into the holes and end up hurting themselves. You’d be surprised at the things you find. Even ornaments at a reachable distance can cause damage because, when strong or tall enough, they’ll pull them down and the object could break and hurt your baby. Best get rid or move those items now, in advance.