4. Think of new uses for spaces
Babies come with a lot of things and many daily processes. Make each room in your home a convenient space for you to care for your baby. Store frequently used items in plain sight on counters and tables, and in corners. Put them in pretty baskets if you want to keep a nice aesthetic.
As you re-evaluate your furniture and floor for areas to keep baby essentials, think about where you’ll also put your must-haves. Your coffee maker, nursing pillow, water bottle and snack bags can be creatively and conveniently stored alongside bottles, baby spoons and diapers.
5. Clear out your refrigerator
Clear out your refrigerator and make sure you have room for drinks and healthy food. Whether your baby is drinking formula or breast milk, you’ll likely need space in the refrigerator for liquids. Plus, friends and family might bring you meals. To prepare, a good scrub with baking soda and vinegar can clean away germs and grime. Toss any leftovers that have been in your refrigerator for more than a week. Also, inspect the freezer for expired food.
6. Sterilize feeding equipment
Sterilizing feeding equipment for the baby is a necessity, but you don’t have to take too much time or effort to do so. The need to boil bottles is no longer conventional wisdom. Soaking and scrubbing in hot soapy water will keep bottles and nipples clean.