5 Things to do when baby is born

Pregnancy is a really exciting time, even though it is a little complicated. You have a constantly growing body and your baby grows inside of you at an alarming rate. You are bombarded by doctors, pregnancy books, internet forums, pregnancy yoga classes, and every kind of fad you can think of! With a little preparation, you can make the experience as smooth and stress-free as possible. Here is my list of five things to do when you’re expecting your first baby to help you through that exciting time!

1. Give your baby a name

It is always important to consider why you want to name the child a particular name from all the baby boy names, and there are many influences on naming decisions, including a baby name’s importance in the family. 

The choices of baby boy names made by parents who have a boy can be made in a spirit of optimism, or with an emphasis on a positive character. A name might be chosen to remember a favorite time or place, an event, or a parent's experience, or it can be made to honor someone. 

2. Start by playing some fun games with your baby.

A game of peek-a-boo is a great game to start with as it is simple and doesn’t take much time to play. It’s also something that helps keep the baby occupied and it also teaches them the basics of being close and distant from others.

Another one of the best games to play with a baby is the “tummy time” game, it teaches them to crawl and explore. It’s fun for the baby and you.

3. Make the first night home a relaxing one

The first night home is usually very stressful for new parents. You may feel like you can’t relax for a while. There is a need to have the baby sleeping, constant feedings, diaper changes, night feeds, baths, and sleeping. When the baby is feeding this means you have limited time to sleep.

It is OK to relax for a little while, this is a life-changing event. Take time to take a nap or a bath, or to cook something special. Your sleep pattern will likely change too. When your baby is a newborn it can be very exciting and exhausting, and it may affect your sleep pattern. This is your chance to get a lot of sleep and take advantage of it.

4. Put things to do aside

When you are pregnant, it can be hard to put things to do away. I’ve found that my to-do lists tend to get bigger and bigger as my belly grows. The reality is that when your baby is born, all your “to-do” lists will suddenly look pretty empty. Try to put some of the items on the list away. If you think you’ll be up at night, don’t worry about it now. If you know you’ll want to go to a support group or have friends round to meet your baby, that’s ok, too. You’ll just want to be home, with your baby. It’s ok to have to wait.

5. Make sure you keep up with their feeding schedule.

You can also take turns in feeding your baby. This will help you with feeding them at the proper times. If you don’t have anyone to look after your baby, then you should try to make use of some of the babysitters on your social media profile.

Your baby needs to get adequate nutrition, especially while they are young. It is also the first time in their life that they will need to learn to eat properly. They will also need to get a good amount of vitamins and nutrients as they grow.