How to prepare your new apartment for a baby
Congratulations on your soon to arrive addition! And if you are now in the throes of panic about getting your much-loved apartment ready for a baby, rest assured that it can be done and house hunting is not a necessity. Read on to learn about how to prepare your new apartment for a baby and have loads of fun in the process as you excitedly await your bundle of joy!
1. Getting Organised Is The First Step To Getting Your Apartment Ready For Baby
Having your stuff in organised lots is quite the stress reliever. Choose whichever way you prefer to have baby's clothing and other essentials separated. Bins, drawers or even closets are ideal for categorising and separating items so you don't have to pull through everything else to get that one nappy pin or baby shirt. Have baby's nappy's, shirts, woollies, bath products etc. all separated and ready to be used whenever you need to. Getting organised is key to not panicking and getting overly stressed when dealing with the demands of a newborn infant. Even eclectic apartment homes, such as the ones provided by Colombo hotels catering mostly to the city's ex-pat community, can be organised to accommodate a baby and still look chic. You will find many, like those offered at Cinnamon Life Colombo, are spacious and quite homely while keeping up classic images.
2. Okay, So Next Step Is To Wash All The Clothing In Advance
Don't wait till the baby comes home to start washing the clothing. Once you have organised and got ready baby's closet, wash the items. Nappies, shirts and onesies can all be washed, dried and ironed ready for use when baby needs. Besides, it's a good idea to have clean soft clothes for baby to wear with the added peace of mind that your child is wearing fresh clothing.
3. Be Realistic When Buying Baby Furniture
Although a large crib may seem appealing, you must choose baby's furniture to blend in with your apartment-style and of course, space. Cribs and changing tables that take up all the space in your bedroom will only be a bother. Try to be innovative and see which pieces of furniture you can turn around to accommodate baby's stuff; for example, painting and doing up an old chest of drawers to serve as a changing table and nappy storage unit will save money, space and give you the satisfaction of creating something for you baby.
4. Keep Decluttering As Baby Get Older
The key to keeping your apartment spacious and family-friendly is to have only what you need. The same rule applies to baby's toys and other items. Constantly declutter and get rid of toys, clothing, shoes and other items that your child outgrows. Carefully used essentials such as cribs, changing tables, bouncy chairs, feeding chairs and even car seats can all be re-sold. Perfect for creating space in your apartment and making some cash on the side too.
5. Babyproof Your Apartment
This one is for later when you are dealing with a curious toddler. Check your apartment over for any hazardous spaces. Have minimalistic furniture to avoid sudden accidents as your toddler careens around the rooms. Take care of sharp edges on furniture and make sure windows, balcony doors etc. are not accessible to your child, nor should you place any end-tables next to a window, or any piece of furniture in fact which will serve as a makeshift ladder for baby to get to the window.
Once you've taken care of the above, and your baby continues to grow you will find that apartments are actually quite convenient and require less time cleaning, rewarding you with more time to spend with your child and even consider growing your family, in which case you can always look for a larger apartment.
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