One For The Dad’s: Preparing The Nursery

So you are a few months in to your pregnancy and starting to plan and prepare to get yourself on top of things. You’re reading books on how to be the perfect mother, your body is changing and your sorting out the maternity leave at work. There is plenty for things for you (Mummy-to-be) to sort out. But what about Daddy-to-be? Is he looking for something to do and help out with? Well ladies, here is One For The Dad’s: Preparing The Nursery.

Prepping the nursery for your little bundle of joy is the perfect way for Dad to bond with the baby. Getting this started early is strongly recommended as it can get quite hectic as the time goes on!

Sometimes Dad’s wonder “When is this going to start feeling real?”. I think it’s safe to say that once you set up the nursery for your little one’s it’s going to start feeling very real!

Just think about it… stuffed teddy bears on the shelf, little clothes in the drawers, changing table all set up with the essentials etc. It’s a quick reminder that this is actually happening.

We have 5 Tips for you and Dad to decide on together and then he can get started on putting it all together.

Furniture Needed

If Dad is a bit of a DIY nut or handy man then get him to grab his toolbox and start putting pieces together!

More than likely you will have some combination of a crib, glider/rocker, a changing table, a dresser, a bookshelf, etc. So plenty to discuss and decide on.

Also remember, you shouldn’t be lifting heavy things, so Daddy may be on his own for this one… But he will need a good supervisor!

Set Up The Monitor

Your monitor is going to be a saving grace gadget to have. It gives you and your partner time to yourselves when the baby is sleeping in their crib. You don’t have to constantly keep checking on them.

So get Daddy to source and buy a reliable and clear baby monitor and set up in a safe space next to the crib.

Pick a Theme / Color

A lot of ladies are big fans of Pinterest (including myself!). Why not get Daddy could start his own Pinterest board and start gathering ideas and building up some inspiration.

When you have both gotten some ideas, compare notes and together finalize what theme you would like for the room. Then he can go buy the paints and materials to start the transformation.

 

Setting Up The Baby Changing Area

Preparation is key really. Once the changing table has been assembled (tip: make sure to take pictures of him struggling to assemble!! You’ll look back with fond memories)

Once put together add all the necessary items to it so you are ready to go. Diapers, cream, wipes,, onesies, nappy bags, extra changing pad covers, hand sanitizer, etc. 

If you are having a Baby Shower, some friends generally give baby bits and bobs to help out when the baby is born. These will come in handy here!

Little Details

So all those last little details that make the space extra special. I recommend purchasing black out curtains or blinds (you will thank me later!), even nice pictures on the wall, colorful posters, the nice teddy’s.

One thing I got recommended but only after my last little one was buy a cheap little bluetooth speaker to put into the room. When changing time comes you can play some relaxing music or even if there is certain sounds or music that relaxes them you can play for them during nap times.

 

I hope the planning goes easy for you both and we would love to see your nursery pictures or any little tips and inspiration that you have so we can share with our other Mummy and Daddy’s. xx