You are going to become parents for the first time. Here are some tips that can help you in preparing for the arrival of the newborn.

• Decide a good place in your home for your baby. You can also decorate a separate room for your child. Ask your partner for helping out in decoration.

• If you are becoming parents for the first time then don’t forget to attend the parenting classes that teach you all necessary facts about the baby like changing diapers, clothes and bathing your baby.

• You can also read parenting books or articles from the magazine that give you a lot of necessary information about the preparation of newborn arrival.

• You should also know how to install baby’s car seat in a correct way. According to a study most of the car seats of babies are installed in a wrong style. You can take help from some expert for this purpose.

• You should discuss every possible thought either it is positive or negative with your partner. This creates a strong bonding between parents and also makes you familiar how much you both are prepared for the newborn arrival.

• Your baby can hear you before he’s born. So you should talk to your baby and read only good books when he is about to be born. Good environment creates a positive energy around your baby.

• Sometimes husbands are not able to give emotional support to their wives because of heavy load of work or other problems. In this case, you can share your thoughts with your other family members, friends or relatives.

• Mothers can also attend breastfeeding classes to know how to feed their baby in a proper manner.

• You should wash all baby clothes properly in detergent before using them.

Other recommended Preparations

During last month, prepare yourself for the hospital stay and pack your bags in advance. Don’t forget to pack all necessary items that will be required in the hospital. It would be better to visit hospital in advance and ask the nurse about all necessary items.

You should know the comfortable route to the hospital in advance. It would be better to arrange a car if you don’t have a personal one. Take a trial tour for checking out the traffic conditions on the recommended route to the hospital.

Miscellaneous Suggestions

• Expectant lady should not prefer household activities in the last trimester. It would be better to appoint some maid that can complete all household activities. Pregnant lady should also avoid moving heavy objects during pregnancy.

• Purchase sanitary pads and all other baby items in advance. You can get information about all necessary baby items from internet.

• Also prepare a food chart for the mother that can improve the health of mother.

• You can also purchase new clothes in advance for your baby. For this purpose, you can take help of some friends or relatives. 
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