Mama You've Got This...

Nesting, the rite of passage for all mamas-to-be, is when you’re

overcome with the need to get your home ready for the arrival of

your newest family member. For some of you, the nesting instinct

may never strike, while for some it could manifest in the form of

wanting to clean and steralise your home to the point where you

could perform surgery on the kitchen table.

The desire to nest typically strikes in the third trimester when shit

starts getting real. If you suddenly find yourself logging hours

on Pinterest creating baby nursery boards, even if you live in a

one bedroom flat, you know you’ve been bitten by the nesting

bug. The temptation to spend your monthly paycheck on cute

crib sheets and rustic woodland nursery designs is an ongoing

struggle. Since you’ve got to save your money for things like,

you know child care, tutoring and University, learn to curb your

overspending habits now.

So what can you do that will have major impact but not deplete

your bank account? Use this checklist to make sure you’re

spending your precious nesting time focused on items that

will really make a difference and make your life easier once the

baby arrives.

I know I should be “nesting,” but what are

some ways I can prepare my home for baby

without spending thousands of pounds?

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Select where your baby will sleep:

Whether you’re using a cot,

Moses basket, or a baby nest, determine where your little one

will be spending their sleeping hours and in which part of your

house they will be.

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Clean up and detox your space:

I’m not talking about spending

loads of money on organic cleaning items, but merely doing a

good and thorough house clean. Rather than using bleach

and chemical laden cleaners, search for natural DIY solutions.

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Buy some plants:

Adding some greenery to your home will

provide a natural way to clean the air and add some earthy

decor. Just make sure they can be safely put somewhere baby

won’t get to them.

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Now is also the time to start enforcing a no-shoes policy in

your home:

The bottom of your shoes is probably one of the

most toxic spots you’ll find. Any carpeted areas will trap the

bacteria from your shoes more than any other spot and guess

where your little one will want to crawl and hang out, the floor,

especially the carpet.