Preparing for Baby

Yay! You are pregnant! Congratulations!
Preparing for a baby is exciting! Some women are super happy to have 9 months to mentally and physically prepare for the new family member’s birth and arrival, and for some, it seems way too long.
Either way, you want to make sure you have everything prepared for life with your newborn baby as a new mom.
Have you picked a name for your little one yet?
Have you prepared the top 10 newborn baby essentials?
Do you know the difference between a receiving blanket and a swaddle and how to use them with your baby?
And last but not least, have you finished setting up the nursery? Check out different space-saving solutions for a rocking chair and a changing table here.
Also, don’t forget yourself in all this dear momma, and remember to take a break! You are doing a great job growing a little human and can be proud of yourself!
Much love from
myMommyHeart to yours!
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As a parent, getting ready for your baby to arrive is an exciting time. Do you have a small nursery and are wondering how to organize a baby in a small space? Or do you need a space-saving changing table in your living room? Here you find a great list of the best changing tables …
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Getting ready for your baby and setting up the nursery is an exciting time. Here are the best options for rocking chairs for a small nursery and what I consider the best glider. Even if you have limited space in your baby’s nursery, you won’t regret getting a special chair set up for many hours …
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Are receiving blankets and swaddles the same thing? A receiving blanket and a swaddle blanket are not the same thing. However, both are baby blankets, and the terms are often used interchangeably. A receiving blanket and a swaddle mainly differ in size and material. A receiving blanket can also serve as a swaddle to wrap …
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Strong and meaningful boy names Congratulations dear mommy-to-be! Are you expecting a baby boy? Looking for the perfect name with a significant meaning? A name to express noble strength and masculine power? As some would even call it a “badass” name? You are in the right place. I put together a list of 120 strong …
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Find pretty names with meanings for your beautiful baby girl Are you pregnant and expecting a little girl? Here you find an amazing list with the 120 most beautiful baby girl names and their meanings. Choosing a name for your child is a great responsibility. Your girl will carry that name for the rest of …
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Congratulations on your pregnancy! What an exciting time! A few years ago, when I was a couple of months pregnant with my first one, I had lots of questions. Amongst many other things, I started wondering what newborn baby essentials I needed to get? I wanted to find out about the absolute must-haves as a …
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