Becoming a parent is the most exciting feeling of your life. Your life starts changing from the day you find out about your baby’s arrival date. As the date approaches , there is a lot of planning required to manage the new life and the new changes in your life. As a New Parent you are are always looking for information on what all preparation you need to do for a smooth transition to parenthood.
New Parent Guide – Preparing for the big change!!
I thought of sharing a quick post on what all did I do before my daughter was born to make her arrival exciting and the transitioning to parenthood easier for us.
Space for the Baby
It is your choice whether you want to make a separate room for your baby or you want to create space in your own bedroom.
We were sure about keeping baby very close to me after she was born. Hence we did not buy a separate cot/crib for her.
However, to keep all the new baby essential stuff we cleared out space in one of the cupboards to keep all baby related things there.
Shopping list
Most of the Indian families will not buy baby related stuff before the baby’s arrival. However, making a list of essentials which you would need is allowed.
I made a list of things I would need in hospital for myself or baby, another list of things which can wait till we returned from the hospital.
Prepare your kitchen
I knew I will be out in the hospital for a couple of days and then even after coming back home, it will be difficult to look into the kitchen. So I made sure I filled up all the groceries for a couple of days.
I also made a list of perishable items like milk, bread, eggs, vegetables which were to be brought on regular basis so that cooking at home can continue even in my absence.
Find help for after the birth
I am sure we all agree that after your child is born I will need some help to manage the daily chores apart from the baby for at least a few days. I had started looking out for house help couple of weeks before my due date.
Pack your hospital bag
From the list I had prepared, I picked up few hospital essentials for myself and baby and kept it in a bag ready. So that when the time comes I dint have to rush to gather everything at one place.
Check out hospital bag essentials here
Plan your confinement
In general, in Indian household 40 days of confinement period is a mandate. For a few girls this looks like a jail, but I had been preparing my mind for it as a time to relax and rest. Time when you and your new born get to bond with each other.
Important contact numbers
I had pasted list of important contacts like my maid( yes they are really important), my doctor etc at easily visible place. So that in my absence, if someone has to be contacted its not a hassle for anyone.
Get your camera ready
Capturing memories is very important as per me. I may not be able to stop the beautiful time but I can surely look back at the pictures now and cherish the moment. Keep your camera ready.
Hope the blog is helpful for you to get yourself ready for baby’s arrival. Do comment below and let me know if you would like to know some new baby essentials.
Till the next blog, take care!!
Love you
Kapila
Desclaimer: All pictures taken from the internet.
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You took me back to those lovely memories. I had the difficulty in buying things before hand too, but I made a list and gave it to the husband so that everything is done when I am at the hospital. I live in a joint family and I must say I enjoyed the 5 month break at Mom’s. However, you wrote an excellent piece and glad you had prepared yourself rather well than most.
Wonderful….? It is helpful message for the would be moms.
Very nice blog di.
Very nice msg. For moms to be