So you just found out you’re expecting! This exciting time can also be very overwhelming. There are so many considerations and decisions that need to be made before your new family member makes an appearance. It’s hard to know what questions to ask – much less know what the answers are! We thought we would take some time to mention a few things that every new parent needs to think about. This week we’ll discuss Diapering, Sleeping and Carrying!
*Diapering. What kind of diapers do you feel will best meet your needs and the needs of your family? How often are you able to do laundry? How important is sustainability in your decision? Do you have a history of allergies or skin sensitivities in your family that you think may be passed on to your baby?
*green tip* Claudia’s Choices and other phosphate-free hypoallergenic detergents are not only for cloth diapers. In fact, many of our customers say that their whites have neverbeen brighter when using these detergents on their everyday laundry!
*Sleeping. What kind of sleeping option would you like to choose? Do you feel more comfortable co-sleeping? Or do you feel that a crib would be more beneficial for you and your baby? Another option that an increasing number of parents are choosing is a baby hammock which allows the baby to sleep alone, but conforms to their small shape and can be easily rocked or swayed to sooth the baby. Is this something that you might consider?
*Carrying. How would you prefer to carry your baby? Some people prefer a more structured carrier while others like the closeness that a wrap or sling provides. Another consideration is who is likely to be using the carrier – some come in sizes which may not fit all of the caretakers in a baby’s life. Is this something that may be an issue for you?
Next week – Strolling and Driving!
What other considerations do new parents need to think about? What was the most important consideration for you personally? (Or the most surprising?) We’d love to hear from you!