Once your baby is out in the world, you will be tied up with baby work and catching sleep. It may seem extremely exciting and interesting—thinking about the baby, shopping for the baby, decorating the nursery, etc. 

However, before the baby comes, you must start preparing your house for the new member. Sooner the better—it is suggested to get the things in line before you run out of time and energy. 

Once you are done with all the preparation for the arrival, you will feel stress-free, and also you will be able to create a healthy environment beforehand. Let us have a look on the things to do list by W1D.net – a baby blog by motivated mom, you in preparing your home for the baby’s arrival. 

Safety Exam:

Give your house a safety check. This is the most important step to do before the baby arrives. Time flies fast, and soon your baby will be crawling in the house. Start with your kitchen—lock the cabinet that has toxic chemicals. Also, the dishwasher pods and cleaning products must be stored out of the baby’s sight and reach. 

There are a lot of new innovative products in the market. Buy magnetic locks and hooks for cabinets and draws. Besides, buy a switchboard protector and install it on every switchboard of the house. Moreover, look for the exposed wiring and get it fixed beforehand. Try to inspect every nook of the house, and pay special attention to the trip hazards and sharp objects. 

Revamping the living room:

Well, you are no longer a two-people family. You are about to welcome a new little member in your house. The decoration of your home is according to the present members. However, now you need to redecorate the area as per the baby. We know that this will be exhausting and tiring, but it is a long-term and beneficial change. 

You need to create a comfortable and safe ambiance for the baby in your living room. If you have placed any sharp objects or decoration items—remove it. Revamp your living room and introduce furniture with soft and round edges. Leave corners and spaces and try to add colors to the corner. Moreover, you must leave some area empty in the middle of the living room, where you can place the playing mat. 

Organizing:

Okay, so this step might be different from your regular cleaning and decluttering. The story is different—you need to keep your baby in mind while cleaning and organizing the house. Babies are low on immunity, and it is the parents’ responsibility to provide them with a clean and healthy environment. 

Try to go natural and organic. Consider using green products, or you can also follow DIY’s and make your cleaning solutions. It takes 21 days to create a habit and 90 days to create a lifestyle. Start creating good habits, and it will eventually lead to a healthy lifestyle. 

Also, you need to declutter your home. Get rid of the unnecessary items that might not be good for the baby. Besides, freeing up space will create more space for the baby. 

Nursery:

Setting up a nursery is indeed the most beautiful part of the baby’s arrival. You must have planned a lot of things, and you might be full of ideas as well. However, you need to keep the safety of the baby as a priority. The things which are a must for the nursery: changing table, safe crib, armchair, dresser, a baby monitor

Also, cover all the sockets with a protector and get a door protector as well. All the windows of the room must have safety locks. If you are placing a rug or carpet, it should be non-allergic. You can set the nursery with all the trendy decorations, but do not forget its safety. 

Securing the bathroom:

Yes, you need to eliminate the bathroom perils as well. You are not going to leave your baby alone in the bathroom. Just to be on the safe side, you need to take specific safety measures. Installation of the safety locks on the toilet and cabinets will also give you peace of mind. 

Babies want to explore everything; you must do your homework. Moreover, install an anti-scalding device and introduce slip-resistant mats. You can also add a cute shelf in your bathroom and keep all baby-care products and cute little ducklings. 

Kitchen Musts:

Yes, you need to declutter your kitchen as well. Also, you need space for storing the baby-products. Before you start cleaning and organizing, remove the hidden dangers. All the cleaning products: Glint, hydrogen peroxide, bleach, etc. should be out of the reach. Either place everything on a higher shelf or keep it inside the lock. Get additional storage containers to store baby food. 

You may have a lot of machines on your counter-top. Time to replace and change the setting. You might have a waffle maker that you hardly use, replace it with a bottle warmer. Also, empty the first drawer and make room for baby-utensils.

Redecorate the bedroom:

You might have decorated your bedroom with lots of love and happiness. However, it might not be practical for the baby. You need to have a functional space where you can relax and nourish your baby. A modern double bed with additional storage units is the perfect solution for new parents. 

You will need comfort and space; the additional element will help you in storing the baby’s belongings. Also, you will not be shifting the baby in the nursery right after birth, so you need to prepare yourself beforehand. 

We wish you beautiful parenthood and a healthy baby. You will soon have a new addition in your family, and you will be dreading time and peaceful sleep, better start preparing your home before the baby arrives.