Last Minute Things To Do Before Baby Arrives Checklist

last minute things to do before baby arrives checklist

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things to do before having a baby

this is a very detailed baby preparations checklist…

checking these tasks off of your to do list before baby will pay off

prepare a postpartum care kit

everyone researches what baby things to buy before birth

pads

compared to what they give you at these hospital these will feel great

you may want to stock up on a lighter kind as

i like to make a row of overlapping wipes and “tuck” them from front to back

pain relieving spray

i read this tip before my first baby

so great

any extra relief you get down there is a must

cleansing bottle

aka: peri bottle

it will speed up the healing process

another tip

this is a simple and really gentle way to manage pain and speed recovery. this post by carly at mommy on purpose has great tips on exactly how to do a sitz bath

but you also simply use epsom salt and lavender essential oil

you want to stay as regular as possible… rust me

i know it's not the most glamorous item on your baby preparations checklist

toilet paper

extra panties

two of too-large granny panties

lo of new mamas swear by using a postpartum girdle after having a baby

this be especially helpful if you have a c-section

postpartum girdles give extra support that you'll want in your belly after baby

they even help prevent the dreaded “mommy pooch” to reshape your waist and fit back into your jeans sooner

perineal pack - these perineal packs are legi many new moms swear by them. the nurses gave me some to use after birth

try sprinkling a bit of water on the pack before shaking it to keep it suuuper

water bottle

you will not believe how much water you need to drink while breastfeeding

i highly recommend getting a great quality water that will work

it keeps water

keep water

keeping your water refilled is a perfect “daddy job

nipple butter

this nipple butter is great natural option that is safe

i always like to keep my hands extra clean when handling breastmilk

look

if it's the middle of the night and baby needs a little extra comfort after feeding to get back to sleep

high protein snacks

especially at first. have some food ready to refuel when you need a pick-me-up

chocolate

because chocolate

they're great and never fail me

it's totally online and a very inexpensive way to feel super confident as you go into this new

stacey teaches you everything you need to know breastfeeding and it's pretty dang cool

this is one of my favorite last minute things to do before baby

plan ahead. you want this to be a sea ess process

i like using these breastmilk storage because they have a great shape

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third trimester checklist

prepare

they will seriously make your life

if you feel like you've already done all the things to do to prepare

in my final weeks of figuring out how to prepare

there's the initial freak out of

oh my gosh

you frantically finish the nursery and clean the bathrooms. then suddenly comes

oook

know the feeling

whatever stage you are in as you're preparing

so if you're wondering what to do while waiting

getting organized now will make settling into your life

now

preparing

don't just prepare

the best things to do to prepare

this is a must-do

get a little basket and put it next to the toilet. fill it

you don't want to have to waddle over to the cabinet and fumble

this kind is perfect

yes

i like to use this thinner kind

tucks

these are incredibly helpful

my nurse recommended them and i was so thankful. there's a lot going on down there

you'll be glad to have this on hand to relieve some serious discomfort

this will help

this is essential to rinse and care )

keep it in the bathroom and refill it

sitz bath soak

this stuff comes highly recommended from mamas because it works really

colace

you'll most likely use this at the hospital and they'll recommend you continue. i recommend that too

that first visit to the bathroom after i got home from the hospital was *almost* worse than giving birth

this help a lot

you want a

when a surprise could get messy

keep a change of panties in your basket

like these

once you graduate out of the hospital net undies

postpartum girdle

trust me

prepare a breastfeeding station

breastfeeding is awesome

but it take a little time to adjust to

setting up a little station next to each of your nursing areas will take some of the stress out of things

tray set up next to anywhere you plan to breastfeed regularly

include some practical items and some comforts

don't skip this

this is one of the most forgotten things to buy when preparing

i love this one

you've gotta put in even more than you're putting out

make sure your breastfeeding basket has a little something

breastfeeding is amazing…but it hurt when you are getting started

don't let that stop you

this nursing pillow

keep your nursing pillow near your breastfeeding station. it will be nice

i highly recommend this amazing pillow

it's even better than a boppy and be used in pregnancy

it's hands down one of the best products i use

i go into more detail why it's the best pillow

get it now

hand sanitizer

keep in mind

pacifier

keep one on hand! we like these

breastpump and accessories

wipes and burp cloths

tissues

breastpads

breastmilk take some time to settle in

using disposable breastpads will save you from feeling like a gross leaky mess

this is the kind i always use

hey

take this class

you prepare yourself

this is really an essential resource

prepare

prepare

if you plan on pumping at all

the better your freezer is organized

trust me