Cool Hacks for a Mum-to-Be

If you are soon to be a parent, this is an exciting time and there’s a lot to learn and arrange for that big day when mum and baby arrive home. The Internet hosts a wealth of valuable resources for new mums and we trawled the web to find some great hacks, which we detail below.

• Parenting apps – There are many free apps (with embedded ads) on every aspect of parenting, from pregnancy to dealing with teenagers. You can connect with other mums and share stories and experiences, plus there are some great articles on parenting. Most are free to register and do read the online reviews before signing up. 
• Setting up the nursery – With top-quality baby furniture in Melbourne from an established company, you can choose the right furniture and prepare the space before Junior’s arrival. Get creative and put some stars on the ceiling, with soft LED lighting. You can use Google to compare products and prices and with free delivery, the nursery will be ready in no time.
• Online solutions – Never forget the power of Google; whatever you are looking for in the way of hacks can be found with a search engine. Millions of mums share their wisdom online and these genius ideas are absolutely free! Many people are ingenious and they discover small ways to make life easier, which we can all benefit from.
• Encourage partner support – We all need help when it comes to parental support and you should encourage your partner to take a hands-on role in bringing up your child. It is much easier when both parents are actively involved, so do praise your partner when they go that extra mile. Click here for how to attain your fitness goals this summer.
• Have some personal time – We all need some time on our own and if you can take a few hours once a week to immerse yourself in something you are passionate about. This is the best way to recharge your batteries and while some might say it is selfish, we all need a little personal time away from our responsibilities.
• Set firm routines – The sooner you set routines with your child, the easier things will be; young kids are very malleable, yet bad habits can also develop, so it pays to be mindful of that. It’s the little things that really matter; take care of the small stuff and the major things will sort themselves out.
• Ask the experts – When you are finding it difficult to make things work, use the Internet to seek out answers; never before have we been in a position where we can go online and get the answers to many questions. Whether healthcare professionals or life coaches, these experts are willing and able to help you solve real-world issues. 

Here is some information for expectant mothers from the Australian government, which should prove to be very useful.