Five Things To Do Before Baby Comes

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Getting ready for baby can be a bit overwhelming. But if you simplify things into categories it can take a little stress out of it all. These are the five things I usually try to do before any of my babies come.

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1. wash all baby clothes:  This is a definite must! Babies will go through so many outfits before you know it. Having their clothes washed and ready for when you come home will save you so much time.
2. stock freezer + fridge:  This is especially essential if you have other little people running around! When you get home with a brand new baby, you usually don’t want to leave home. Having your fridge + cupboards stocked and ready will relieve a ton of stress of trying to figure out what to do for dinner + lunches.
3. wash bottles + binkis  + pump (if you use one) : Once again, this will save you lots of time when you get home. Everything is prepped and ready for baby.This is just one less thing to worry about.
4. get a mani + pedi:  This is a personal favorite! I don’t know about you, but after I get home with baby I usually don’t leave house for a few days + and never get ready! Having a mani + pedi already done makes me feel just a little more put together when I’m having those days of staying in my robe and pajamas all day.
5. get your house cleaned:  This one is a favorite or me. I always feel better and less stressed when I have a clean home. You’re already going to be so tired when you come home from the hospital, and cleaning a dirty home will be on the last of your to do list. Plus, you should be resting + snuggling a baby – not cleaning. Although it doesn’t last long at our house (with 4 little people running around), there is still no better feeling than coming home to a clean house + not having to worry about it!

xx – kails

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