Bringing Home Baby

First and foremost, congratulations! Bringing home a newborn will undoubtedly be a beautiful moment in your life. While blissful and filled with love, it can also be stressful and overwhelming. Nine months may seem like a long time to prepare your home and gather thoughts, but it goes by quickly. You’ve probably thought about diapers, strollers, car seats, and cute outfits. Transforming your home to be baby-safe and friendly will take some adjusting, but here are a few tips to consider before you welcome your newborn home.

When you’re expecting a baby, you’ll take classes to learn how to change a diaper, how to breast- or bottle-feed, how to give your baby a bath and how to swaddle and soothe them when restless. But, as Dr. Hassan Alzein of Alzein Pediatrics in Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn knows, “No matter how well-prepared new parents are when Baby arrives, it’s not as simple as the classes make it seem. We hear many questions in the first few weeks after the Baby arrives, but some are more common than others. There are six topics we most frequently address.”

Becoming a mother is the most exciting, fulfilling, and incredible thing you’ll ever experience. It’s a full-time job, and it can be overwhelming at times, but it’s beyond worth it. However, if you’re a single mother with another full-time job, or even a part-time gig, navigating life with a newborn can be tricky.

After you have a baby, you need as much time as possible to rest and recover. Sometimes, that can seem like an impossible task. After all, you have a baby to take care of, and maybe other little ones as well. That's why keeping a few things within your reach is vital. Here are nine essentials you will want to have handy.

When you bring home your newborn baby, you’ll be surrounded by a sea of swirling emotions and wondrous new experiences. While there are any number of new experiences and emotions that will be a part of this next chapter of life, one of the less than thrilling new experiences that you’ll encounter is sleep deprivation. Managing the needs of a baby and the demands of parenthood can be a difficult balance and many families find themselves struggling to stay energized. If you want to boost your energy and feel more energized with your newborn, here are five essential tips that every parent needs to know.

As a parent, you are probably used to doing what's best for your baby. After all, not only do you want it to be healthy and grow up happy and strong, but you also want to be able to enjoy those precious first few months of parenting with minimal stress and anxiety. One common question that many parents face is whether or not they should have their baby in the same room as them. Some experts say it's necessary for safety reasons. Others say it can even help with your baby’s sleep if they're close by rather than sleeping alone in another part of the house. So, what's right for your family? Let’s see some benefits of sharing a room with your newborn.

The recommendations for your baby to get their safest sleep have been recently updated.. . From the Safe Cribs Act to the banning of inclined sleep products, it is important for parents to stay up-to-date on the latest recommendations when it comes to safe sleep. Like the ones just released by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Sleeping in a crib or bassinet only with nothing in the crib and without an incline is one of the newest guidelines. And perhaps one of the biggest changes they just released is their stance on weighted sleep sacks–and it’s a no.

Having a baby can be an exciting time in life. However, the postpartum recovery period can be a difficult one and can take a toll on your mood and overall health. While it might not always be an easy time in life to navigate, the good news is that there are ways that you can help make it a little easier, so that you can spend more time focusing on loving your new little one instead of not feeling like yourself. 

As a new parent, bringing home your baby is a very exciting moment! Not only are you finally able to get back to your own bed and be in the comfort of your home, but you’re also starting a new normal with your little one. There will probably be some sleepless nights, a lot of diaper changes and many milestone moments, which is what makes being a parent so rewarding. Although you may feel overwhelmed when it comes to planning for your baby’s arrival, there are various ways to stay organized and prepare efficiently for when the day finally comes.

The room that your baby comes home to for the first time should be a calm oasis from the busy world. Your baby’s nursery can be equipped to facilitate uninterrupted naps and playtime as they grow. Take the guesswork about your next design choice out of the picture and organize a to-list to make your nest ready soon. Consider these helpful and important ideas for putting together a cozy environment for your child.