![]() ![]() You’re technically supposed to pre-register at the hospital during your first trimester. Related: How to build your diaper stockpile and get massive savings on diapers the first year If you’re interested in how to build your diaper stockpile and get the best price on diapers (we only used name brand with our first) you can check out this post on building your diaper stockpile. Trust me, you WILL use all those diapers. Begin your diaper stockpile as early as the beginning of your second trimester so you can buy every time there is a sale. Especially if you’re looking to get the best prices. You’ll probably get some diapers and wipes at your shower, but don’t rely on those for your stockpile. It’s not like you need the crib or dresser immediately anyway, but know that the longer you wait the less time you’ll have before the baby arrives to get the nursery set up exactly the way you want it. If you’re running late on this, don’t stress. My father-in-law had to meet the delivery truck because I was busy in labor. I know this because my furniture wasn’t delivered until the day I delivered. I know it sounds crazy, but even some big-box retailers might not have what you want in stock, and it can take 12 weeks for delivery. Related: Newborn baby essentials checklist (+printable) Order nursery furnitureĭo this at least 12 weeks before your due date. If you just want to get right into it, you can look through all the newborn essentials in this newborn baby checklist printable. It will walk you through the registry process from A to Z, and you can review all our top registry picks, and alternates for each budget. If you’re still stumped and know you want even more help, check out The Registry Fairy. Related: Baby Registry Part 1: The Nursery Related: Registry Guide Part 2: On the Go Related: Baby Registry Part 3: Feeding, Clothing, Bath & General Household Items The “on the go” post includes all car seat, baby carrier, and stroller recommendations.įinally, part three is pretty self-explanatory but includes all the household items as well as feeding. The nursery post includes all things crib, sheet, mattress, and decor related. In the posts below you’ll find all my top picks for your registry. It covers the what, when, and how to register for your baby, and (shocking) another checklist of everything you’ll need. Click here to download your free baby registry guide. While almost everyone knows what a baby registry is and that they want one, the execution can be tricky.ĭo you want an online registry? Do you want to register in a store? And what the heck do you really need? This one is a no-brainer, but can actually end up causing a lot of stress. I’ll let you know when you should aim to complete each item on the list. Also, keep in mind, these aren’t necessarily in order. If not, this list makes sure you won’t miss anything. If you’ve already covered something you’re ahead of the game. What to do when you don’t know where to start preparing for a baby That means if you buy something using one of my links I may receive a small commission – at no additional cost to you! How cool is that? It’s kind of boring, but feel free to read my full disclosure. Warning – it’s a long one, so pin it for later. You’re in the right spot for all the resources you need to fully prepare for your new arrival. This is the ULTIMATE checklist of things to do before your baby’s arrival. After realizing so many pregnant women had these same concerns, I put together a ton of tips (just keep scrolling) and a FREE crash course on baby prep. And by the time you’re heading into the third trimester you’re likely totally stressed that your baby will be here soon and that you’re not ready yet. Then you’re learning about breastfeeding, and preparing for labor and delivery – it’s a ton to figure out. Combine that with the seemingly never-ending list of things to do before your baby is born, and cue stress. ![]() From surviving the first trimester to registering for your baby, pregnancy is a lot. Things to do to prepare for a new baby: your ultimate pre-baby checklistĪs an expecting mom, finding all the things you need to do to prepare for your new baby can feel super overwhelming. ![]()
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