Having a new baby is a massive commitment, especially when
it comes to making important changes within your home to make sure your newborn
is comfortable - remember my post on dad nesting? Here are just a few examples of how to prepare and make sure
your new baby can be happy, regardless of how small your house is.
Packing Things Away
Having the right bags not only helps with transporting your
baby’s belongings, but they can also be used to pack things away more easily.
The more organised you are, the less crowded your house will feel. Invest in a large and compact changing bag
for travelling as well as to help store baby necessities. As we all are aware,
having a new baby means a large shopping list. From changing mats to baby
bottles, make sure to choose the right bag to suit yours and your baby’s needs.
Mothercare is a well-established brand and has many
different changing bags to choose from. Having a baby is very
demanding and the number of things you need to purchase is immense. Within a
small house especially, this will help keep your space feeling less cluttered
and tidier.
Temporary Storage
It is understandable that with a newborn, things will become
very cramped and rather stressful, especially if you’re a new parent. Setting
up their nursery, redecorating and moving in new furniture, will certainly
result in a drastic reduction of space to work with. Hiring out a self-storage
unit and temporarily moving any belongings or furnishings whilst you get things
sorted will help. Safestore is a highly recommended storage
company across the UK and in London. They have a variety of different sized storage
options and this can help you avoid overloading your house in the meantime.
Install Compact Furniture
Consider making necessary adjustments to pre-existing
furniture all around your house; not just within your baby’s nursery. Replacing
basic furniture with items that have more function or include a storage system
is a wise choice to prevent your home feeling cluttered. Instead of a generic
TV Stand, why not replace this with a dressing table? With all these drawers,
you can store items efficiently without having them all on show. Not only will
this help to prevent you from feeling overwhelmed, but you can also keep
yourself well stocked up with all your baby’s essentials. If you don’t already
have compact furniture, one option is to build some yourself. Take a look at how
making your own compact changing table in a bathroom can impact your
space for the better.
Think Vertical
Try to take up as little floor space as possible. This will
help to create the illusion of your house feeling bigger. Having storage that
is more vertical will allow easier navigation within your home and you can
ultimately fit a lot more in. There are many ways to innovate with this, which can
add more variety to your new baby’s nursery. The range of different storage
systems out there for your newborn’s first bedroom is endless. Some ways can be
very cost-effective, so money doesn’t need to be a limitation. Have a look
through the different ideas and layouts available and this can give you an idea
of what you can build in your own home.
With these simple tips, you can be well on your way to
transforming your small house in order to prepare for your newborn. Know how
much space you need for everything, so you can take the necessary precautions
and prepare a home you and your baby can be happy with.
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