A new baby in your life can be the most wonderful of experiences. However, a new baby can also mean being overwhelmed, tired and frustrated. Read on for some things that may help to alleviate the stresses that can occur during the first few months of parenthood…
a. Prepare food portions for lunches and suppers (such as soups, pastas, stews, casseroles, chili) that can be frozen and reheated easily for the family, before baby comes.
b. Use paper plates and cups to cut down on the amount of dishes being washed (especially useful if you don’t have a dishwasher). If you are environmentally conscious, use biodegradable/compostable ones.
c. Before baby comes, buy gifts and/or cards for relatives, friends, etc. that may be having a birthday or anniversary, etc. during the first few months of baby being born. Have them ready to send out or send them ahead of time with a note not to open until their event. Include in this other occasions where things can be prepared ahead of time.
d. Buy maternity clothes that can also be used after the birth of baby.
e. Use well-fitting nursing bras day and night with disposable nursing pads.
f. Be prepared ahead of time with an installed car seat (the car seats that go from car to stroller make taking baby in and out and shopping a lot easier…the downfall, is that you will need to buy a new car seat when your baby reaches the age of one or so).
