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Preparing for a new baby is exciting, expensive, and exasperating all at the same time. Every square inch of your home needs to be transformed into a baby-proof bunker in a matter of months. From nursery interior design ideas to making space for baby storage, here are some home improvements to make before baby arrives. <\/span><\/p>\n

Things to do Before Baby Arrives Checklist<\/h2>\n
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Declutter your home<\/a> – Take items to storage to make room for all the baby stuff you’ll need. <\/span><\/li>\n
Set up baby’s crib with a mattress and waterproof fitted sheet<\/span><\/li>\n
Get changing table area ready<\/span><\/li>\n
Stock up on diapers, wipes, and diaper rash cream<\/span><\/li>\n
Prewash everything that will touch baby (clothes, burp rags, blankets, etc.) with perfume and dye-free laundry detergent<\/span><\/li>\n
Set up and learn how to use your baby monitor<\/span><\/li>\n
Stock up on feeding essentials: bottles, bottle-warmer, breast pump, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n
Pack a hospital bag – Check out this guide for <\/span>what to pack in your hospital bag<\/span><\/a> from The Bump.<\/span><\/li>\n
Choose a pediatrician<\/span><\/li>\n
Deep clean the house including the carpet and furniture<\/span><\/li>\n
Make a couple weeks’ worth of freezer meals<\/span><\/li>\n
Attend a prenatal class – Your hospital should have classes available for you to sign up for.<\/span><\/li>\n
Write out your birth plan<\/span><\/li>\n
Get a folder to organize all the important documents you receive at the hospital<\/span><\/li>\n
Choose a newborn photographer<\/span><\/li>\n
Arrange for someone to take care of your children and pets while you are at the hospital<\/span><\/li>\n
Install the car seat and make sure you know how to adjust all the straps<\/span><\/li>\n
Figure out your insurance coverage and what to expect from hospital bills<\/span><\/li>\n
Spend quality time with your significant other – Date nights and mornings spent sleeping in are about to become a thing of the past.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Making Space for Baby<\/h2>\n
Trying to squeeze everything you need for a new baby into a small space is a complex operation. Below are some home improvement ideas to help you fit all the baby things you need into even the smallest of spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n

Two-In-One Furniture $\"Using$ <\/h3>\n
Use the dresser as a changing table or find a crib with a built-in changing table to save floor space. Seek out pieces that have multiple functions when looking for nursery furniture. You can also apply this rule to other areas of your home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Maximize Vertical Space<\/h3>\n
You may not have much floor space to work with, but you can add functionality to your walls with a few simple tricks. Hang a pegboard to organize diapering items above the changing table or shelving units with rods to hang baby’s clothes. <\/span><\/p>\n

Earn $1,000s per year with your unused space<\/h2>\r\n

Making Space for Baby<\/h2>\nTrying to squeeze everything you need for a new baby into a small space is a complex operation. Below are some home improvement ideas to help you fit all the baby things you need into even the smallest of spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n

Two-In-One Furniture<\/h3>\nUse the dresser as a changing table or find a crib with a built-in changing table to save floor space. Seek out pieces that have multiple functions when looking for nursery furniture. You can also apply this rule to other areas of your home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Maximize Vertical Space<\/h3>\nYou may not have much floor space to work with, but you can add functionality to your walls with a few simple tricks. Hang a pegboard to organize diapering items above the changing table or shelving units with rods to hang baby’s clothes. <\/span><\/p>\n

Making Space for Baby<\/h2>\n
Trying to squeeze everything you need for a new baby into a small space is a complex operation. Below are some home improvement ideas to help you fit all the baby things you need into even the smallest of spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n

Two-In-One Furniture $\"Using$ <\/h3>\n
Use the dresser as a changing table or find a crib with a built-in changing table to save floor space. Seek out pieces that have multiple functions when looking for nursery furniture. You can also apply this rule to other areas of your home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Maximize Vertical Space<\/h3>\n
You may not have much floor space to work with, but you can add functionality to your walls with a few simple tricks. Hang a pegboard to organize diapering items above the changing table or shelving units with rods to hang baby’s clothes. <\/span><\/p>\n