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    Home » Parenting & Family

    How To Prepare For Your First Child: Our Guide

    Aug 23, 2022 by Ali · Leave a Comment

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    Becoming a parent for the first time can be an incredibly daunting experience. You are truly thrown into the deep end with little preparation and most of the time you just have to figure it out as you go along. However, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t some tips and tricks that can help you be a little bit more prepared. In this article, we will go over a few different ways that you can start getting ready for your first child, so, if you are a new parent, then use this as a helpful guide.

    Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

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    • Prepare The Essential Baby Gear
    • Find A Paediatrician
    • Take Some Time For Yourself
    • Find Your Village

    Prepare The Essential Baby Gear

    One of the first things you will need to do to before your baby arrives is to prepare all the essential baby gear. Having all of this ready beforehand is important because it means you won’t be running to the shops in a panic because you have run out of nappies or baby wipes. If you plan to have a baby shower, then you will likely find that you get gifted a lot of the stuff you need which is great because it will save you money.

    Find A Paediatrician

    Finding a paediatrician before your baby is born is essential as you will need to have regular health check-ups to ensure your baby is doing well. Of course, the NHS will be able to provide you with appropriate health care, but that is not the only option available for you. If you can afford it, then it could be a good idea to go with a private paediatrician, as they will be able to give you more one-on-one time. Child Healthy is a good place to look if are in London and you wanted a private paediatrician as they can often offer same-day and weekend appointments.

    Take Some Time For Yourself

    It should come as no surprise that after you have your first child, you will have little time to yourself. A new-born baby needs constant attention and supervision, which means you and your partner will not have much time to spend on your own. So, in preparation for your baby’s arrival, you should take advantage of the free time you do have and just take some time for yourself. Whether it is spending time relaxing in front of the TV or going out for dinner, just take a moment a few moments peace before you bring your new-born home.

    Find Your Village

    When it comes to raising a child, people often say that ‘it takes a village’ and this statement couldn’t be truer. While not everyone is lucky enough to have a support system around them, if you do have lots of friends and family close, then embrace their support and let them help you through your journey. Raising a child is hard work, but it does get a little bit easier if you have good people around you to help out. So, before your baby is born, establish who your ‘village’ is and make sure you have a good support system in place.

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    About Ali

    Hi I'm Ali, a vegan mummy of four from Wales in the UK. I love reading, cooking, writing, interiors and photography, all of which I share on here. I also make videos on my YouTube channel. Come and follow us and share our journey.

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