How to Prepare Your Home For a New Baby

Bringing your baby home is a huge milestone and, let’s face it, an unforgettable life change. As you get ready for the big day, preparing for a new baby is more than picking out adorable onesies and grabbing a box of diapers. Setting up your home just right lays the foundation for a safer and more comfortable start for everyone. From setting up the nursery to baby-proofing your living room, we’ve got you covered with tips to make your home baby-ready.

Setting Up Your Baby’s Space

Creating a dedicated, organized space for your baby is a great first step. This area will be central to your daily routine, so it needs to be both functional and peaceful.

The Nursery

The nursery is where your baby will sleep and spend a good deal of time. Choose a peaceful room, preferably one where you can control the amount of light coming in. When assembling the crib, double check that it meets up-to-date safety standards. Use a snug-fitting mattress, and skip adding extra pillows and blankets (as cozy as they might look) so the sleep area stays baby safe.

The Changing Station

Creating a dedicated, organized space to change your baby's diapers is a great first step. This area will be central to your daily routine, so it needs to be both functional and peaceful. Keep the following must-haves within reach:

• Diapers
• Wipes
• Diaper cream
• A diaper pail

And a quick reminder: never step away from the changing table while your baby’s on it, not even for a second.

The Feeding Area

No matter how you’re planning to feed your baby, a comfy feeding nook is going to be your best friend for those early weeks (and late nights). Grab a supportive chair, a little side table for snacks and water, and add some gentle lighting. Keep burp cloths and extra bottles or feeding supplies close by so you’re not scrambling in the middle of the night.

Baby-Proofing Your Home

Once your baby starts to move around, absolutely everything is on their “must explore” list. Baby-proofing is essential to keep your little one safe as they start crawling and grabbing.

Electrical Safety

Curious little hands can find their way into uncovered electrical outlets. Use outlet covers for every socket you’re not using, and try to tuck away or secure any cords that could catch your baby’s attention.

Furniture and Fall Safety

Mount heavy furniture (like dressers and bookshelves) to the wall to keep them from tipping over. Attach corner guards to pointy table edges, and set up safety gates at both the top and bottom of stairs. Don’t forget to keep window blind cords well out of reach since they can be a choking hazard.

General Safety Checks

Get on your hands and knees to see the world from your baby’s perspective. Pick up any small items that could be a choking hazard, secure cabinets with childproof locks (especially in the kitchen and bathroom), and make sure things like cleaning supplies and medicine are safely out of reach.

Here are some key areas to check:

• House Plants: Be sure that any plants in your home are non-toxic and out of reach.
• Chipping Paint: Check for peeling or chipping paint, especially in older homes, as it could contain lead.
• Baby Gates: Install sturdy baby gates at the top and bottom of stairs to prevent falls.
• Fireplaces and Radiators: Use barriers or guards to keep your baby away from hot surfaces and open flames.
• Batteries: Keep small batteries, like those in remotes or toys, out of reach as they can be a choking hazard.
• Small Objects: Look for items like coins, buttons, or other small objects that could pose a choking risk.

Decluttering and Making Room

Before your home fills up with strollers, baby bouncers, and adorable stuffed toys, now’s the perfect time to declutter. If you’re sprucing up a spare room into a nursery or shuffling furniture between rooms, having extra space makes the whole process easier and less stressful.

Take a look around. Is there a guest room that’s more “storage closet” than “spare bedroom” these days? Clearing out unused items now will save plenty of hassle later. Decide what needs to stay, what can be given away, and what might be better off in storage for now.

Pro Tip: Check out our step-by-step guide to clearing the clutter for practical tips on how to get started preparing your home.

Let Go Mini’s Help You Prepare Your Home for Your Baby

Getting your home ready for a new baby is no small project, and the need for extra room can quickly sneak up on you. If you’re tackling nursery renovations or just need space to sort through belongings, Go Mini’s is here to make things easier.

Our portable storage containers are delivered straight to your driveway, ready to load at your own pace. You can stash away non-essentials, furniture you’re moving out of the nursery, or sentimental belongings you want to keep out of the way but not get rid of.

When you’re done loading, we can move the container to one of our secure facilities, or you can keep it on-site for easy access. It’s a hassle-free way to stay organized while you create the perfect space for your growing family.

Ready to make some room for your little one? Get a free quote today and see how we can help you prepare your home!