3 easy ways to prepare your house for a newborn
Are you bringing a baby home soon? Getting ready now can help make those early days a little easier
Whether you already have children or you’re a first-time parent, welcoming a newborn can be both exciting and slightly daunting. So, knowing you’ve prepped your home before their arrival will not only give you some peace of mind, but it can also help make those first whirlwind days a bit more manageable.
Of course, decorating and setting up the nursery will be the first job on your list, but you’ll also need to plan for mealtimes, playtime and even travelling. The good news is, Joie has all the essential baby products you’ll need for your new arrival. Here are a just few things you can do to get organised ahead of time.
Pick up a travel cot
Your baby will sleep in the same room as you for the first 6 months, so a travel cot can really come in handy. It’s easier to move around, it won’t take up too much space by your bed, and it offers a portable, safe place for your baby to sleep – and sometimes play – when you’re staying with family or away on holiday.
Joie’s Kubbie™ Sleep bedside crib and travel cot is a great option, as it’s super easy to pack and go. It folds compactly and stows in a travel bag, enabling you to travel safe and sound. At night, the cradle connect strap and clip attachment locks the cot in tight and secures the crib to your bedside, while the drop-down side panel will allow you to enjoy having your baby even closer for easy-access feeding, changing and cuddling.
Find the right highchair
You may not begin weaning your baby until they’re about 6 months old, but it’s worth investing in a highchair now, while you have the time to search for the perfect one. A highchair will allow them to join you at the table and feel a part of family meals. It will provide a safe space for them to sit while you’re prepping and eating, too.
Naturally, mealtimes with babies can get messy, so you’ll want one that’s easy-to-clean, like Joie’s Multiply™ 6in1 highchair. This multitasking chair can take your baby from 6 months all the way up to 72 months with its 6 different modes: baby highchair, traditional highchair, booster, portable booster, toddler chair, and play table. Better still, you can quickly and easily adjust it to 5 different height positions to match every growth spurt, kitchen counter, and dining table.
And when you’ve finished eating, the seat and frame fold compactly and stand when folded, making it easy for you to tuck the chair away when you don’t need it.
Search for a soothing swing or rocker
For the first few months of your baby’s life, you’ll probably find yourself doing a lot of rocking and pacing to help settle them. There will be times when you need your hands free though, so having a swing chair or rocker to take over for a bit can be useful – just bear in mind they aren’t suitable for sleeping, and your baby will still need to be supervised, even if fastened in.
Joie’s brilliant Serina™ 2in1 infant swing can be used from birth, plus it comes with an innovative lift-off seat that means it can double as a portable rocker to be used in any space. The dual-motion seat can be customised to either swing front to back or side to side with a simple twist, depending on what suits your baby best. And you can choose from a variety of comforting options, including 5 classic lullabies, 5 nature sounds, 2 vibration speeds and 3 recline positions. The overhead toy bar, meanwhile, will help keep them entertained.
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