One of the most dramatic times of your life will be preparing for a newborn baby.
This can be a very exciting time for someone but can also be excruciatingly stressful for both partners.
During this time, the mother will be experiencing mood swings due to the change in hormone levels.
It is essential that the other partner be able to tolerate with the mother-to-be because within a matter of months, there will be a new addition to their family that will need a substantial amount of care.
What you do now can effect how your baby does.
It is crucial that you make all necessary preparations for the baby.
This will include buying clothing.
Baby clothes size range from preemie to 24 months.
Since there may be a variety of things that can interfere with your babies weight, height, and even when the baby is born, it is important to have preemie size clothing along with zero to three month clothing ready for when your little miracle arrives.
Along with having the right clothes size, you will also need the right diaper size.
Diaper sizes are determined by the weight of the child.
Newborn diapers are for babies that weigh up to 8 lbs.
These are most commonly used, but as mentioned before, the baby may weigh more than 8 lbs.
at birth.
Size one diapers are for babies 8 lbs.
to 14 lbs.
Make sure to stock up on diapers and baby wipes before the due date because a baby can have as many as twelve dirty diapers a day.
Apart from the main essentials, you will need a number of other necessities to accommodate your child.
Bottles are definitely important.
With handling a newborn, you should use the four ounce bottles.
This will assist in saving formula because it can be very expensive.
Make sure you know which formula you need by asking your baby's doctor before making a stockpile.
At the time of birth, your baby will be monitored in the hospital on one formula to make sure that it is the right one as some babies may have sensitive stomachs and require a soy based formula.
If you plan to breast feed, make sure that you know how to properly do so.
The nurses will most likely assist you with this.
Breast pumps are also convenient.
Furthermore, you may want to consider buying a bassinet.
Bassinets are nice to have for newborns because they are small enough that you can place them close by you to keep an eye on your baby.
Receiving blankets, pacifiers, diaper rash medication, an infant rear facing car seat, and a stroller are just a few other products you will need.
You may acquire these at your baby shower from friends or family.
Also keep in mind to check the expiration date on the car seat.
In conclusion, after making sure that you have obtained all the clothing and main essentials, make sure to have your home ready and a baby doctor in mind for when that special day comes.
Make sure to get plenty of rest before the baby arrives to prepare yourself to attend to your child when he or she arrives.