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Cleaning your house before you give birth is kind of like the ultimate spring cleaning. You want to go from room to room, and top to bottom. Decide where your baby will sleep in the nursery. Place the crib away from items that might pose a safety hazard, such as cords for blinds. In essence, the first night at home with your newborn may be more stressful than you hope due to the fact that both you and your little one have a lot of adjustments to make together. It's perfectly normal and expected for newborns to be fussy and cry more when we try to put them down. How to clean the house before the baby comes: Declutter Dusting Vacuum Clean the Carpets Mop Hard floors Wax Furniture Wash the Windows Deep Cleaning the Bathroom   How To Prepare Your Home For A New Baby Plan a move well in advance. Batch cook before the birth.  Put together a downstairs basket.  Clear away the clutter.  Invest in smart storage.  Rethink your spaces.   Prep, cook, and freeze extra meals. Stock up on household essentials, like laundry detergent, paper towels, toilet paper, and other cleaning tools. You should definitely wash baby's clothes, blankets and other washable items that will come in contact with their skin. It's not necessary to do it before they're born, but it's a good idea to do it before they wear them.   What Should be Pre-Washed Before Your Baby Arrives Baby clothes. Any baby accessories made of fabric. Blankets and swaddle blankets. Stuffed animals and other cloth toys. Do this around 4-6 weeks before the baby is due. This is close enough to the date so that the clothes aren't sitting for months on end collecting dust. But it isn't too close to your due date when you should be focusing on rest and preparing for birth.   What do you need in your baby's room: Cradle, crib, bassinet, or Pack 'n Play. Dresser or clothing bins. Rocking chair or glider. Toy bins. Lighting. Diaper changing table. Laundry hamper.   Most people find the first six to eight weeks to be the hardest with a new baby, and whilst people may not openly discuss many of the challenges in these early weeks of parenthood (if at all), there are a number of common hurdles you may face at this time. Slowing down and truly giving your body the chance to heal is one of the best things that you can do for yourself. So, to recap, if at all possible, avoid using the vacuum cleaner for the first 6 weeks postpartum. If you need to sweep or mop, really take it easy. How did you prepare your house before the baby arrives? Let us know in the comment section below and don't forget to drop by our Marketplace to see all the list of baby proucts you need!
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by on July 16, 2022
Motherhood is the state or experience of having or raising a child. Giving birth to and raising a child is an example of motherhood. You are an imperfect parent. You have strengths and weaknesses as a family leader. Recognize your abilities. Working moms also face challenges in terms of their mental health and careers. According to the McKinsey study, more women than men report exhaustion, burnout and pressure to work more. If being a working mom is feeling extra messy these days, know you're not alone. You can reduce the stress and even up your enjoyment. Being a working mom has always had its challenges. Mommy burnout is the emotional and physical exhaustion that you feel from the chronic stress of parenting. It's feeling like you're over your kid sometimes. No matter how much sleep you get, you're always tired. And you resent your kids sometimes, which is a tough one. Being a mom requires so much time, energy, sacrifice, commitment and patience that yield little outside reward. The everyday routine, responsibility, and emotional weight can sometimes suck the life out of you. There are moments of pure joy and bliss where everything feels right. Working moms still believe that they can “have it all”, that they can “do it all” even though the generation before us learned that you cannot. We have still not released this idea. In fact, the idea of “doing it all” and “having it all” is so pervasive that it sets us up for failure over and over again. Moms, working moms and stay-at-home moms, have real struggles and challenges, and sometimes they end up with regrets. Sometimes they come to regret their choice to pass on a career in order to have a family. Sometimes they come to regret their decision to leave a career behind to raise children. While efforts are made to give women the freedom of choice, they are looked down upon if they choose their family over their careers. Moreover, people who work are at least entitled to vacation and sick leave Mothers with jobs tend to be healthier and happier than moms who stay at home during their children's infancy and pre-school years, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association. Moms find balance by working part-time and are also able to do drop off and pick up, after school activities, and attend to other household priorities. The bottom line is your definition will vary based on your job, your support, your wants, and priorities. There is no doubt that being a working mom is difficult. Taking care of kids is a full-time job all on its own. Adding on another career on top of that is very difficult and something that a lot of women experience at some point in their lives. How to balance work, parenting and self-care: Prioritize your spouse (if you're married) Let go of the mom guilt Don't try to do it all Consider the season you're in Give yourself grace Make time for rest Build a daily routine that works for your family Prioritize and re-set expectations Have dedicated workspaces Take breaks and have fun as a family Take time for self-care   A working woman is expected to be a good wife and mother before anything else, never mind her professional status or skills. Many women themselves put a premium on being a good mother at the cost of their work or career.
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