Whether you are a first-time parent, or you already have kids and going to welcome another any time soon, preparing for a warm welcome for your newborn is exciting. We want to make sure that everything goes perfectly. We want to record every moment so that when the baby grows old, she has good memories to look back at. 

Preparing for a warm welcome is exciting, however, there are some things that parents should know before their new family member arrives. This article provides you with a guide on how to welcome your baby to her new home. 

Things That You Should Buy Before Bringing Home The Baby

Baby shopping is a fun process. Every parent wants to make sure that their kid has everything available for their age in the market. However, bringing the entire store to your home is not practical and economical. Here are some must-have things that you should invest in before bringing your baby home. 

1. Buy A Baby Cot, Cradle, or A Bassinet

Co-sleeping may seem an easy solution at first as no one wants to get up in the middle of the night to hold the crying baby. However, many experts believe that co-sleeping, especially with newborns can be extremely dangerous.

As adults, we do not know the posture we are sleeping in. Almost all of us are guilty of hitting our partner in our sleep. However, a newborn baby can not take your kicks. 

Therefore, you should get a baby cot, crib, or bassinet. Whatever suits your needs, space in the nursery, and your budget. Get a separate sleeping place for your baby. 

2. Keep A Car Seat

You might have to travel with your baby. The safest way to take your baby along for a car ride would be to put them in a car seat. Before buying a car seat for your newborn, make sure you do your research. 

Invest in the best quality car seat available in your budget. You should place the car seat facing the rear, so that in case of sudden brakes, your baby does not feel a jerk. You should be very careful as the baby’s backbone and neck are too fragile and a little jerk can do permanent harm. 

3. Prepare Baby’s Closet

Newborns grow quicker than you think however, this certainly does not mean that you do not have to buy clothes for your baby. Prepare a good closet for your newborn. You can buy a few large-sized clothes for your baby, but keep a supply of some clothing items. 

You should buy sets of newborn clothes as they get dirty very quickly. Newborns may spit milk or their diapers may explode. As a new mom, you can not watch your baby and keep washing clothes at the same time.

4. Feeding Essentials

Mentally prepare yourself with the feeding method. Decide whether you want to breastfeed exclusively, in combination, or you want to formula feed your baby throughout. While this decision depends largely on your ability to breastfeed, such as the supply of your breastmilk, you should know what to do and how to do it.

If you want to breastfeed your baby, you should keep your breast pump and a few bottles in your hospital bag. You should also have a nursing pillow to make the process easier and more comfortable.

If you are going to go for formula, you should know which baby milk formula will be the best for your baby. Do your research. You should have bottles, teets, and pacifiers in the baby’s nursery. You should also get a bottle warmer and a bottle sanitizer to ensure the safety of your baby. 

Other Tips To Welcome Your Baby

Apart from the essentials, you should also keep a few tips in mind to make sure that the initial days of your baby’s life are comfortable for you and your baby alike. 

Ask For Help When Needed

When you are a first-time parent, you will feel overwhelmed by the new routine. The baby needs your attention 24/7. Finding no time for yourself might make you ill. Do not feel shy to ask for help from your family and friends. Ask someone to watch the baby while you take a bath or get a good peaceful sleep. 

Prepare A Stock Of Snacks For Yourself

When you have a newborn in the house, you might not find it to eat peacefully as you used to before the baby arrived. However, skipping meals can make you sick and deprive you of nutrition. Therefore, it would be wise if you prepare a stock of healthy snacks like granola bars, for yourself before bringing home the baby. You should keep food items prepared that are easy to eat so that you can keep on munching on something while feeding your baby.