3rd Trimester

All hail the third trimester! Hopefully, all is well with you Mumma, and you’re approaching your birth as planned.

Now is the time to consolidate all your baby and nursery stuff like clothing, cots and bassinets, including feeding items, carriers, car seats and prams. You may have fellow Mummy friends who are passing on preloved items to you, so take stock of what you already have before buying what you need. Babies outgrow their belongings so quickly, so don’t get too many of one thing.

Also, consider your needs before investing in a pricey purchase; i.e. if you’re planning to co-sleep there is probably no real need for a cot or crib; a playpen that can see baby into toddler years might be a better buy instead.

Your loved ones may be wanting to gift you something for the baby, so why not set up a gift registry so that they can get you something specific? Also, if your bestie is planning to throw you a baby shower, that is a great time to make requests; don’t be shy, your friends wouldn’t want to get you duplicates or something you won’t need.

If you’re planning to breastfeed, set up feeding stations in a few parts of the home so that your time in confinement will be more convenient for you. Suss out which little corners of your home are near an electrical outlet for easy breast-pump charging; get thermos bottles to make hot compresses and make sure to have a handy pile of small towels and muslin burp cloths to wipe up dribbles and spittle.

This is the last stretch so consult your checklist to make sure that you have everything ticked off and get ready for the next chapter – birth! You’ve got this, Mumma!

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