12.05.2017

The pratical side to preparing for parenthood


When you first find out what you’re pregnant, you can often spend your days getting excited about a whole host of different things. And while you will have your worries, you know that there’s a lot you now need to think about occupying your mind with. Because there really is a lot of planning to put in place. Not only is your body going to change, and the natural effects of pregnancy will no doubt take their toll on you, your mind is going to be busy too. But it doesn’t have to be all bad. In fact, it can be quite fun.

Yes, you’re going to have the cute and cuddly things to think about, like the little booties, but they’re not the only things that can be enjoyable to plan out. It’s easy to think that when you start to set serious, things need to be boring. But that’s not necessarily the case. Because when you’re pregnant, there are a lot of practicals things that you need to plan out and prepare for. Yet they don’t all have to drive you insane or be hard to do. As long as you have a handy list together of what you need to do, you can make sure that you get yourself ready for parenthood and enjoy the process of doing it too.

Pink Or Blue?

The first thing that you’re going to need to work out here, is whether or not you want to know the sex of the baby. This isn’t something that everyone wants to know, but it sure can help with the planning process. If you want to keep things traditional, then still stick to that, because you really don’t have to color code anything at all. But if you’ve always wanted to go with either pink or blue for most of your decisions, then you’re probably going to want to find out which you’re going to have.

Crib Choices

With that decision made (or not made), it’s then on to some of the bigger decisions. The first you can face is which kind of crib you want. Choosing a crib can actually be quite tough. Because it’s not just as simple as picking one that you like the look of, you have to make sure that you get something safe, practical, and suitable for their age range too. Some cribs will last them longer than others, so this is a factor you will also want to take into consideration.

Nursery Decor

Then it’s onto decorating the nursery. Sometimes, this can be one of the most exciting parts for you. If you love interiors, then it’s obviously going to be something that you’ll love, but it’s made all the more special when you know your little one will be in it soon! So, you’re going to want to pick out the perfect nursery decor and get to work so it’s ready well ahead of their arrival.


Practical Baby Bits

Then, you’ve got the kind of pieces that all parents need. Lots of these could be things that you get given should you have a baby shower. But, if you don’t then you’re going to want to make sure you have them ready just in case. From onesies and blankets to bottles and pacifiers, there’s quite a bit to pick up. This is why it’s handy to have the nursery ready so you have somewhere to store it all.

Car Equipment

From here, you’re then going to want to consider what you need for the car. Because when you go out and about with the baby, you want to make sure you’re safe. You may not do that for a few weeks, but you will still need everything in place for when you leave the hospital. So you’re going to want to start looking into the right car seat options available to find one that you like.

Carrying Equipment

But your car seat isn’t the only kind of carrying equipment you need to consider. You should take a look at reviews on the best baby carriers of 2017 to inspire you for this. As you may realize, you’re going to want to make moving around with your little one as easy as possible, and different pieces of equipment can be essential for that.

Selecting A Stroller

And you’ve also got a stroller to pick. You may even want to choose a few. Because you will want something for when they’re teeny tiny, but then you may want to go for something a little more lightweight as they grow. As the same time, you could also go for a stroller for wheels suitable for all terrains and weather conditions if you like to get out and about.


Safety Essentials

Now, we need to get thinking about safety. Because, of course, you’re going to want to ensure that you keep your baby safe as they grow. There are lots of different baby safety tech pieces that you could consider for this. Baby monitors are often required as standard, but you can also find that other electronic safety products are worth the investment too.

Extra Tech

But there are also other kinds of tech to consider, not just for safety. You may want an electronic sleeping device that can help rock them into a slumber, or a super cool breast pump to store milk. There are also apps to consider, like Winnie that can help you to find parent-friendly places while you’re out and about. They’re not always essentials, but they are definitely practical and can make parenting easier for you.

Kitchen Necessities

Then, there are the pieces you need for the kitchen too. We have already covered off bottles, but what about the bottle warmer, or a blender for when you want to make them food when the time comes? You may even want to get some safety equipment like safety locks for when they start to move around, and there’s also a stair gate to keep them out of the room altogether (and get a couple to dot around the house too).

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