How many onesies do you actually need? (π day 6)
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Day 6 of your Baby Prep Gifts, Reader π Getting the nursery ready is one of the most fun parts of baby prep. It's also where I watch first-time moms accidentally overbuy every single time. Because the question that comes up the most is: "How many onesies do I actually need? What about sleepers?" And when you're not sure, you buy more just to be safe. Then you end up rotating through the same four outfits because newborns grow out of everything in a week anyway. Today's gift will save you money and a whole lot of decision fatigue. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- π YOUR DAY 6 GIFT: This is the exact list I give my doula clients so they don't overbuy, underbuy, or spiral in the Target baby aisle. It keeps your nursery feeling calm instead of cluttered, and it means you'll actually have what you need when you need it. No last-minute runs at 9pm with a newborn in the backseat. Bonus: I've linked my favorite products right in the checklist. π CLICK HERE to grab the Baby Clothing Checklist π π€ NEWBORN NUGGET If your nursery isn't done yet, or if the budget can't stretch to finish it before baby arrives, don't stress. Here's the truth: your baby won't spend much time in there for the first few months anyway. The current AAP recommendation is for babies to sleep in your room for the first 6 months. That can feel like a long time (newborns are loud sleepers, I won't lie to you). If you decide to move baby to the nursery earlier, just loop in your pediatrician first. ππΌ ONE SMALL THING TO DO TODAY Skip the nursery Pinterest rabbit hole for a minute. Instead, figure out where your baby is going to sleep next to you. Most of my clients land on a play yard, a bassinet, or the Snoo. Curious about the Snoo? Here's a video where I answer the FAQs I get asked most. π Just joining the Summer Baby Prep? Grab the previous days' free gifts HERE. Be proud of yourself for prepping now, future you is going to thank you π. See you tomorrow for Day 7! Valerie Trumbower, PCD(DONA), CLC Certified Postpartum Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor P.S. If you want to feel more prepared for those first weeks, I walk through it step-by-step in my free class here: click here: newparentsacademy.com/freeβ |
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