5 Great Ways to Prepare for Baby

5 Great Ways to Prepare for Baby

You've just found out you're going to be a parent!  Congratulations! This is can be one of the most exciting times of your life. Immerse yourself in the experience by getting prepared.

1. Get Registered.  Babies are expensive!  The tradition of a baby shower is a time-tested way family and friends show not only social, but financial support by providing some of the essential items you'll need your baby's first few years.  Make it easy on your guests by using a website everyone's familiar with like Amazon to create your registry. Shop Amazon - Create an Amazon Baby Registry  

2. Go Mental. Get mentally prepared by reading books and articles to educate yourself about how to have a healthy and happy pregnancy.  Some books make no qualms about giving orders to new mothers like a drill sergeant. Find resources that fit your personality and support your new-parent goals.

3. Keep Moving. Exercise during pregnancy increases circulation, making for a healthier mother and baby. In most cases mothers can continue their same activity level during pregnancy that they enjoyed previously. If you've never been active before now is a great time to start with gentle exercises like swimming, walking or prenatal yoga.

4. Play the Name Game. Have fun browsing the thousands of baby names you can find online and in baby name books. You may find a larger selection of names online, but a book will be handy for highlighting favorites and dog-earing pages to mark the best names and refer to them later. 

5. Take Time to Dream.  Becoming a new parent can be scary! Take time out to day dream about our little him or her to get excited about the new family member you'll be meeting soon. Cultivating a bond with your little one can begin long before delivery day by talking to and even just thinking about what your little one will be like.


What do you think? What are your favorite ways to prepare for a new baby? Leave a comment to share your ideas!