Preparing Your Home for Baby (Without Overbuying)
When you’re waiting for your baby to arrive, it’s so easy to fall into the Pinterest-perfect nursery trap. Tiny shoes, matching baskets, a wipe warmer that promises to “change your life”… suddenly it’s 2 a.m. and your online cart looks like you’re opening a daycare.
But here’s the truth: your baby needs you far more than they need stuff. And your home doesn’t have to look like a magazine — it just needs to feel calm, safe, and ready for cuddles. 💛
Let’s talk about how to prepare your space in a simple, thoughtful (and sustainable!) way.
🧺 Start With the Essentials
Before you buy anything else, make sure you’ve got these basics covered:
A safe sleep space: A bassinet or cot that meets safety standards — nothing fancy needed.
Nappies + wipes: Cloth or disposable, your call. Stock enough for the first week or two, then see what works best.
Clothes for baby: A handful of onesies, singlets, and soft wraps. They grow so fast.
Feeding supplies: Bottles, breast pads, burp cloths, or whatever your feeding journey may look like.
A comfy chair: Somewhere to sit, feed, rock, or just breathe.
That’s it. Everything else is just extra.
🌿 Keep It Simple (and Sustainable)
Try to think in terms of usefulness rather than newness:
Borrow or buy second-hand — especially for short-term items like bassinets or newborn clothes.
Choose multi-use pieces (like a dresser that doubles as a change table).
Avoid plastic where you can — wooden toys, cotton wraps, and simple fabrics are not only better for the planet, they feel nicer too.
You’ll thank yourself later when you’re not tripping over baby gear that only got used twice.
🧘♀️ Create Calm Corners
Babies don’t need much space — but they do pick up on energy.
Try creating little calm corners around your home:
A feeding nook with a soft light, water bottle, and snacks for you.
A change space that’s easy to keep tidy (a basket nearby for quick clean-ups).
A quiet zone with soft textures, gentle music, and a few natural play items for when your baby starts exploring.
Think cosy, not cluttered.
💕 Prepare for You, Too
It’s easy to focus entirely on the baby — but you’re about to go through a huge transition too.
Set yourself up for comfort:
Fill your pantry and freezer with easy meals.
Make a “postpartum basket” for your bathroom — pads, perineal spray, comfy undies, all the glamorous things.
Keep a few luxuries nearby — your favourite tea, a good book, something that makes you feel like you.
🌼 A Gentle Reminder
Babies don’t remember what brand their cot was or how coordinated the nursery looked.
They remember warmth, touch, rhythm, and love.
So instead of aiming for perfection, aim for peace.
Your home is already enough. And so are you. 💛