Day 6: 🎁: exact numbers of the baby clothes you'll need
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It's Day 6 of your Baby Prep Advent 🎄 Getting the nursery ready is one of the most exciting parts of baby prep for so many of my doula clients. But when it comes to baby clothes, almost everyone asks the same thing: “How many onesies do I actually need? What about sleepers?” It can be hard to know what’s essential and what’s just “nice to have,” so today’s gift will make that part easy. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎁 YOUR DAY 6 GIFT: This checklist gives you a simple list of the clothing most babies use in the first few months so no overbuying, no guessing, no worrying that you don’t have enough. Why parents love this list:
• it keeps your nursery feeling calm and uncluttered
• you have exactly what you need on hand so no last-minute Target runs 👉 CLICK HERE to grab the Baby Clothing Checklist 🎁 🤔 NEWBORN NUGGET Don’t worry if you feel behind on getting the nursery ready or don’t have the budget to finish it before baby arrives. The truth is: your baby won’t spend much time in there during the early months. The current AAP recommendation is for babies to sleep in their parents’ room for the first 6 months. 🙌🏼 ONE SMALL THING TO DO TODAY Think about where your baby will sleep in your room. A few options my doula clients love: If you’re curious about the Snoo, here’s a video where I answer FAQs. 🎁 If you're just joining the Baby Prep Advent you can get the previous days' free gifts HERE. You should be so proud of yourself for preparing before your baby is here 💛. xoxo, Valerie Trumbower, PCD(DONA), CLC Certified Postpartum Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor P.S. Want more support as you get ready for those first weeks? Grab a spot in my free newborn class: click here: newparentsacademy.com/free |
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