You’ve probably got all the essential baby items sorted, but here are some tips to help things run smoothly – or as smoothly as they can with a newborn around!

For you:

That’s right, we’re starting with you. Mums often end up putting themselves last, but you’re better able to care for your baby when you look after yourself.

You might benefit from:

  • A stroll in the sunshine for some fresh air.
  • Nutritious meals and snacks, including plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.
  • An eye mask so you can blot out the daylight and sleep when your baby sleeps.
  • Breast pads to stop milk leaking out into your clothes. (Not a good look!)
  • Life-Space Probiotic for Pregnancy & Breastfeeding to support your general health and wellbeing.

 

For the mess:

Don’t stress about mess too much, but remember that:

  • You can clean up almost anything with natural baby wipes.
  • Cotton buds are great for tricky spots like ears or belly buttons.
  • Face cloths are handy in every room as you’re constantly washing your baby.

 

For the home:

  • Keep a portable changing mat and some nappies and wipes in your living space so you don’t have to go to the change table for every wet nappy.
  • Swaddle your newborn to calm them if they’re overstimulated by all the new smells, colours and sounds they encounter.
  • Use a baby rocker so your baby’s safe but near you when you’re cooking dinner or getting dressed.
  • Keep a stash of clean onesies – babies can go through three outfits a day!

 

For outside:

  • Stroller hooks so you don’t have to squish that last bit of shopping into your pram basket.
  • A lightweight, foldable changing pad for emergency nappy changes. Spare clothes too.
  • Pacifier clips to secure a dummy onto the pram, reducing the risk of dropping it on the pavement.

 

Enjoy motherhood. You’ve got this!

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