First of all, CONGRATULATIONS! You have a new baby! And now to the serious stuff. You will prepare for your new baby mentally, and physically, and you will also have to adjust your house and car for the new baby!
Mental preparation for a new baby:
Remember that women adjust to having a baby faster than men; so don't expect husbands to become fatherly after announcing a pregnancy. They are not like that. Women are better at adjusting mentally to a new baby as they experience physical, emotional, and psychological changes. These changes help them adjust more quickly to the new baby. However, men begin to feel the newborn when they see a bump or feel a flash of the baby's movement above the mother's belly.
Physical preparation for a new baby:
There is nothing a new father can do to prepare for a new baby. What the father has to do, he has to do BEFORE the new baby is conceived. However, a new father may try to quit smoking, quit drinking, and other vices once the new baby is conceived. A new mother must do the same.
Planning a new baby: house and car
With a new baby, depending on whether you plan to co-sleep with your baby or breastfeed in a separate room, your home changes. In any case, we recommend having a separate room for your baby, even if he will sleep with the new parents for the first few months. A crib, some toys, a place to put all the baby clothes, and shelves to conveniently grab lotions, creams, wipes, diapers, etc. near the changing table are essential.
You will also need to think about getting a high chair; a high chair for the house (at the right height for the dining table) and a high chair for the car (for traveling). Some highchairs can be adjusted to fit an adult dining chair AND fit in a car at the same time. They are a bit more expensive than regular highchairs, but the multi-functional device is extremely comfortable and downright comfortable for your new baby.
Other important things for your baby
Honestly, the essentials depend entirely on your preferences, budget, and lifestyle. You can live without some of these things if you think you'd rather not waste money.
If you've had kids before, you probably don't need too many new baby clothes. New babies grow out of clothes very quickly and it would be a waste of money to spend on new clothes. You can also get hand-me-downs from nieces and nephews if you want. What you should probably buy are blankets, sweaters, coats, and outdoor clothing. At home, your new baby won't mind wearing old clothes. The reality is that your new baby will probably wear old clothes rather than new ones. Don't forget feeding supplies such as bowls, breast pump (if you plan to pump breast milk for your baby at work), baby bottles, cloth diapers, diapers, baby wipes, milk, shampoo, bath gels, towels, baby blankets, baby sheets, bibs, strollers, etc.
And don't worry, you'll be fine. The best thing to do is to get unbiased recommendations from friends and family.
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