A baby is the most wonderful adventure of all. Taking on this major responsibility is challenging and can be scary from time to time.
Planning and preparing for the big day are two indispensable things to do if you want to save money and hold your nerve later on. Of course family members, friends and colleagues don‘t hold back with giving advice and buying lovely presents at the baby shower. Especially grandparents are the ones that make some of the largest contributions to the set up a proper baby room. This can include the baby bed, the wardrobe or the crib.
As soon as the happy message gets around – either online or paper – to the more extensive circle of friends, more useful and wonderful presents will arrive. Among them, several will only be useable in a couple of months. Therefore it is important to select in advance and prepare the things that exactly meet the most basic needs of the newborn. When the baby comes home from the hospital it will mainly sleep, eat and has to be kept clean. Soon it will start to discover its surroundings playfully. Therefore, the following things should already exist:
- Baby‘s changing, diapers, baby powder, cleaning tissues
- Crib
- Baby phone
- Music box
- Stroller
- Pacifier and baby bottle
- Clothes
- Car seat for babies
- Books about babies
For the most part your baby just needs your love and care. With the combination of both you should be on the safe side. If problems arise, don‘t panic: Practice makes perfect and other parents will surely offer practical advice and assistance.