“We’re having a baby, but our house is a mess!”🤰Newlywed Couple Overwhelmed by Clutter
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@@ktelzbthwe had to reschedule. Did you see the follow up email sent about it?
@@SpaceMakerMethodoh that makes so much sense now, I did get the email but missed the line about the reschedule.
Can’t wait to see it when it’s up ❤
Collin hearing she wanted to start a list and handing her a pen and paper, before she even asked. That's a keeper, Christine. ❤
Lol
Was thinking the same thing. Great couple.
This You Tube family is gonna to be so invested in Colin, Christine and the baby! You will get many comments on what to do. However you, Colin and Christine decide to do things will be the right way for you.
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However … all comfy clothes shall be referred to as “baby loungewear” in perpetuity. 😂🤍
Yes! You guys are the parents and you get to do whatever you want! ❤
The nursery room is beautiful ❤️ what a great way to start this journey! Can't wait for the rest of the episodes.
Congratulations on your marriage and your baby. May I suggest that you utilize all the dresser drawers for baby clothes, diapers, wipes, toiletries. Then you can utilize the closet for storage of the things the baby will grow into. I’m posting at the beginning of the video. Can’t wait to finish watching to see what you do.
Wondering if when grandma comes, she may redo the top drawers so that the diaper stuff is in the top drawer.
This couple is going to be so successful. I’m having my second, and one thing I know is that you are essentially in a “baby trap” during feeds and I wouldn’t want my primary chair tucked away. Maybe that chair will never see much use in the nursery, the baby won’t move there for many months. I’d want to be close to entertainment and house activity, and work (sounds like she is a business owner and works from home). During feed traps you need to have a space for essentials within arm reach. This time around I’m even buying a water cooler for beside my feeding chair, because I have strong memories of being desperately thirsty and alone.
Oh I wish I'd thought of the water coolet! I had a neighbour who never had children of her own but had been a midwife. She was brilliant about bringing food and water whilst I was the "baby trap" (great description) as poor clueless hubby didn't get it lol.
@@labradorite8256 what a gem of a woman!
I love them already!! So excited about this series
"Do we need a disco light for the baby?"😅
Absolutely!
For the nursery, move the dresser to the opposite wall, chair “behind” the door so you can open/crack it. And like someone else said - consider wall lamps (or even a ceiling lamp). I love the vibes here - this is going to be fun to watch, and congratulations on the little!
Diapers,wipes, changing supplies should go in the top drawer. 3-6 month onesies in the second drawer. Extra diaper changing supplies in the left or right cabinet. You will go through a lot of diapers! The sizing on the clothes really don't go with actual age. Newborn would wear a 3, 6 month old would wear a 9-12 month size, etc.
My son lived in sleepers and onesies because I would have to change him so often and he grew 3 sizes in 4 months that most of the clothes he had, he never wore. Great job Christine and Colin, y’all are doing a fantastic job
I wait every Sunday for this motivation ! Great job can’t wait to see the rest of the house especially the basement it looks like mine! I am going to go clean a closet now.
Remember a bin for too small clothes so they don't end up filling up the drawers 🙂 First step to storage or out.
Love this series! Baby and children stuff can be so overwhelming.
For more storage where you have the rounded storage top id suggest that you put shelves toward the ceiling for where yoi dont need things as often and will add additional storage space as it it alsp deep enough as well
I wouldn't hang the blankets on the rack on those sharp hooks. They'll stretch out of shape. Fold them on an open shelf up high where they can be seen. I'd use the rack thing for coats in a hallway.
I suggest swapping the crib and dresser, chair in corner. Diaper pail next to dresser since thats where you are changing baby. You will want everything close by.
Yep, when you have never had or kept babies…you learn a lot when they get here! I love the not knowing…so cute! I was there a longtime ago!
The nursery turned out super cute. ❤ Christine and Colin are such a sweet couple. I hope for the best for them once baby comes.
For organizing baby textiles, think in 2 categories---laundered often and laundered less. Pretty blankets, novel clothes, delicate handmade special occasion bibs and socks etc, is a category that goes in the closet. Heavily laundered things like regular clothes, burp bibs and burp rags, muslin blankets, crib and changing table sheets are things you'll want to have QUICK access to---that's really good for an open basket or that dresser with the changing pad.
The sub categories are all-the-time stuff (clothes, burp stuff), sleeping stuff (crib sheets and swaddles. Not blankets--babies don't sleep unattended with blankets), feeding, diaper, and specific going-places things. These should be stored functionally based on how you use it for your family. For example, some people like to keep the baby carrier in the nursery, some by the front door, some in the car, just depends on how/when/where/how often you use it.
Example: Pretty blankets are hardly used, since you want them to stay pretty and you don't want to be constantly washing them. Muslin blankets that get laundered often are used A LOT. Even though they're both blankets, they don't really go together at all.
I love this couple already 🥰
I love this sooooo much!!! You guys not knowing how best to do things for the bubba is fantastic! Of course, it's a learning curve! The only reason I know anything is from watching my niece and nephews over the years. If I was to have a baby secondhand clothing is definitely what I'd buy. Clever them!
You guys are doing wonderfully and it is brilliant that you aren't experts!
I didn't think I'd be able to watch this long of a video but it was such a productive session that held my attention.
What a successful start you all made. And I am so happy for you. When this job is done you all have a lifelong peace of mind and body... And so easy to maintain it. That's the goal. I enjoyed this start very much and are excited for the upcoming vids!
Great Video!! Can’t wait to see the transformation. The baby room looks amazing so far!!!
Have you considered putting mics on the people involved to help cut down on the unnecessary crinkly plastic sounds and stuff?
That cabinet with the round top is gorgeous!
I'd recommend using a basket on top of the dresser filled with some diapers, wipes etc. They'll need to be able to reach for them no hassle with one hand in seconds while sleep deprived. Refill from the diaper station. Don't worry folding baby clothes. Just toss in bins per item.
Loving this sweet family already!
Collin doing the sorting is making me want to cry 😭 my bar is so damn low 😭😭
If you don’t like folding, I’d recommend bins/baskets you can just throw like items in.😊
the diaper bin will come out of the closet very quickly. you really want it right next to the table
If they're not going to use the door I would put the changing table across it and then put a tall curtain over it. I know the wardrobe is cool, but isn't there already a closet in there? How much clothes can a baby need 😅
Watching from Australia 🙂
As a mom it was quite difficult to watch two of you organize nursery ... because I know you need many of things in an arms reach from a changing table ... especially all of those burp/muslin cloths, nappies, towels, etc. Babies move and you need one arm on them all the time 😉
I see so many plates for the baby. Honestly, I have owned multiples, but have only owned 1 silicone bib for eating and decluttered everything to 1 set of metal spoon/fork en 1 hard plastic plate with a highridge for my now three year old. He actually uses our regular glass cups and ceramic plates mostly since he was two. Silicone for plates are horrible as the dishwasher soap gets soaked up in there. Just clean it by hand after you have used it.
I'd switch the top drawer with the second one. Baby is going to be in onesies ( the ones with the snaps in the crotch ). I'd also move your swaddle blankets in the dresser. Rattle couple months down the run same with booties. Just some ideas. Just saw the sleep sacks they should be in the dresser too. All this is just suggestions. You guys are doing great.
Don't fold roll. It works. A 2am in the morning you aren't going to care.
A good idea for people to get a base on what things they actually need would be to watch on Minimalist baby video from an experienced mom. Here are some needs i personlly would want starting out.
- feeding supplies a couple different bottles. A couple bibs. Burp clothes. Formula. If nursing a pump. Nursing pads. Nursing bras/ tanks. Pacifier(s) if you are using. We avoided in the beginning because we were nursing but amy want yo have anyhow. Oh and a nursing cover can be helpful if you want to cover up at all im public, that is a personal preference.
-sleeping- somewhere for the baby to sleep. Bassinet or crib. Something to swaddle baby. Sleepers and onsies. We had a halo swaddle the hospital gave us. I loved that for new born stage. We had two and would wash it. And we would use receiving blankets to swaddle or as a nursing cover or sun shade or burp cloth. Those are handy.
- diapers and wipes and whatever butt cream you are cool with. Rashes do happen. We used dove sensktive skin soap for the soap as per our pediatrician just dont get in eyes. And baby shampoo of your liking. And we didn't have to do lotion. We used coconut oil for cradle cap. Having a fine come and brush and nail clippers and nail files and a rectal thermometer and a bit of Vaseline or something like that to take temp is important too. And those little nose booger suckers. But a baby safety/ medical kit set has most of that stuff usually. Diaper bag. Diaper back pack is great if you have a walking baby or older sibling in tow.
- somewhere to put the baby when it isnt sleeping. A bouncy seat or swing taht can hold a newborn. Play area or mat. And a baby carrier or wrap to wear the baby. A lot of other items like high chairs or seats where they are up right you dont need until age 4 months or up.
- they dont need much toys. Maybe acouple teathers or those little blanket stuffed animal guys. Nothing heavy because they will be on their back. My favorite toy was a ball that was very loght weight and was an o ball. Covered in holes and had a rattel sound and was small. Baby can chew and shake. Also have a few hanging things on the car seat for them to grab and play with.
- Car seat. The carrier one that clicks in the base for the first yearish and the extended to fit one was a perfect transistion for us. And having a stroller that you can clip the car seat in and then have the kid ride in after he is too big is great. To have grow with them.
Since so many items were gifts you all may decide to declutter some things off camera. You can show us only the "secret declutter boxes".
As a mom of 3, you guys are cracking me up!
My biggest piece of advice: less is more. You likely won't use half of that. You will probably put the baby in the same comfy clothes and blankets all the time, and the less you have, the easier it is to keep it contained and organized.
If you're given a lot, you don't know what you prefer until you use it. I preferred snap onesies over zipper, especially in winter, I could expose as little of the legs as possible. The zipper went all the way down and that had to have been chilly!
It's the little things in life 😂
I dont even have a baby but from raising my sisters kids even i know theyre doing too much.
@@hospitalcakewalkLOL, girl yur too funny.😂🤣
Yep, we had one really good baby carrier and a diaper bag. You totally reuse the same outfits over and over because some are annoying to change diapers, some are too hot for the baby, some just aren’t cute enough to bother - some are too cute and fussy. lol. Less is more.
@@andreaschadeck5596 We did not have a stroller for little ones - so two carriers (we had two flexible wraps when they were small, and one carrier for toddler age) were handy when accidents happened and we had to wash one. Depends on the personal needs, but yes - less is certainly more.
My only input is I wouldn't take up valuable bedroom space with things you won't need for a year. That's what the basement should be for. Also consider vacuum sealing future age groups of clothes to save more space.
Yup
That keeps out bugs and moisture damage as well.
I think they should get honest about if it's worth storing items for multiple years vs. giving them to someone now who has a kid that age and can use them. Sounds like the friends were all too excited to declutter their own homes of kid stuff lol. I'd give away anything you won't need in the first year honestly.
@@goldfishsnake Agree! Imo its not worth keeping any of the 12 months plus stuff, you will have birthdays and lots of other occasions when baby will get gifts, if you already have a lot of toys etcetera, you will be overwhelmed again by that time.
True, maybe they can store it in the basement when they have decluttered it. I bet they will keep getting hand me downs from friends, so they will need some system to find the new sizes easily. 🎉
since the nursery is a small space I would work on the height more.
example a wall lamp instead of a floor lamp
hanging on the wall instead of the wood tree.
putting the AC higher/on the wall if possible.
shelving on the wall and so on.
shelving over the black wardrobe for stuff not used atm might be a solution?
it also looks nice dawing the eye up.
thanks for letting us in to your home! exited to follow this journey :)
greetings from Sweden.
Behind all the clutter, the living space is absolutely beautiful. I'm looking forward to seeing the end result.
Hi April, i like how the baby room is being set up. Since they have future items for the baby, its best to set up an area for just baby future stuff in the basement somewhere protected from dust and anything else, that way mom can go in and hand pick what the baby might need. It will also be some sort of mini store before they actually go to a real store to go shopping for future toys or any items the baby needs. They will constantly be given second hand things so it will be a good place to store them so baby's room won't be cluttered with stuff. Also, either she will take out what the baby doesn't use anymore and donate it before mom brings up something from the basement to replace it.
Great idea, I also seem to see a lot of different sizes going into the dresser. It might be helpfull to keep sizes together? So you know exactly how much clothes you have?
@@brigid6609A range of sizes can be handy before they know what size the baby will be, and as the baby grows. I needed 3-6 months when I was a newborn. 😅
I keep all the off sizes in baby’s closet because I have serious object permanence issues 😅 if it’s not somewhere I can see it, it doesn’t exist haha. And I definitely recommend a range of sizes at the beginning but if they have labeled bins already it will be easy to store sizes they no longer need once baby is here.
I found it really useful to have a donation bag/box in babies bedroom- bottom or top of closet usually. They grow out of things so quickly so having somewhere to throw things when you realise they don’t fit is very helpful.
I did the same thing when the bin was full it was easy to donate
Yes! I now have a donation box in every bedroom in our house and it’s a game changer❤️
Definitely agree! I used old gift bags or reusable grocery bags, they were a good size and easy to hand off to the next kid down in size.
You read to your child practically from the beginning. They look at the pictures, turn the pages, you tell the story, that’s how they learn our language!
My two cents to add to everyone else’s great tips:
1) Baby won’t have many opinions except for comfort and to be with her people who love her. She will like what you like, at least for a few years. 😊 So you don’t have to keep anything you don’t like or want or need or have space for. Babies really don’t need that much.
2) Use those big plastic lidded bins for storage in the basement. Label one (or two) for every age and stage. Size 0-3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 2 years, 3, 4, etc. Throw anything for the corresponding age in that bin and line them up on shelves or stack them in storage. When you get to that age or stage, you can grab the bin you need and go through it to see what will work for now.
3) Keep daily items right in front of you where you’ll use them, such as the diaper genie. Make it easy to do things with a sleepy or fussy or cuddly baby in your arms. I suspect baby is born by now and you’ve already learned this.
4) Enjoy this precious time and like others have said, listen to your own instincts but also reach out for help.
THIS!!!! #2 is exactly right! So much easier to go to ONE (maybe 2) bin and find everything for that age then to have to search through multiple bins for clothes in one, toys in 1 or 2, etc.
And think about what you will use and where you will use it. You need the Diaper Genie next to the changing table so you can just get rid of the dirty diaper immediately. And you'll be tossing used wipes in there as you do the change, as well, so you want it close at hand. Just scooch the dresser/changing table down toward the chair a bit and the DG will fit next to it in the corner.
Also, I'd move wipes, creams and ointments, etc to the top and move the diapers down to the bottom. You only need one diaper so you only need to lean down to grab once. Remember, you have to keep one hand on the baby while you do all of this. You'll make multiple grabs for wipes, cream, etc so you want those where they're right at your fingertips.
@@Lucinda_Jackson totally agree but to clarify with the last part I believe the ones on the bottom are meant to be back stock/extras and they have the wipe warmer if not also a tube of diaper cream on the top of the changing station. So having the diapers closer to reach is a good option
Id personally recommend leaving the top dresser drawer for everything you need in diaper changing becsaue you will not feel happy bending down to fish it out from that side door.
It's so nice seeing the husband on board!! Their home is beautiful.
Keep a basket for a portable changing/feeding supplies station. Inventory will shift a lot as baby grows!
Grandma and great grandma here. Unless she has a small baby, 6 lbs or so, she'll need the least amount of clothes in 0-3 months. Some babies start in 3-6 months clothes.
Mine basically started in 6 mon clothes and never fit his age for long ( hes currently a year old and wears 18mo -2t)
Would not count on it. I did and we hat to buy some 0-3 quickly and He wore them at least three month. The parents birth weight can be an Indikator :)
You never know ‘til they get here. I had a preemie that swam in the smallest clothes and a child that was 2 weeks late and didn’t need the smaller clothes. One was born in Winter which means needed more clothing and accessories and one was born in Summer and needed less.
I have three children all came home in one years size
My baby was 7 lbs, and even then he had to 'grow into' his 0-3 months clothes.
1. Congrats!
2. Relax! Nobody knows what to do with a first baby and they don't come with manuals. The most important thing I learned was, yes listen to advice from those who have had children or know more than you at this stage BUT more importantly TRUST YOURSELF. YOU know what is right for you and your baby, regardless of how others may or may not have done it themselves. You will quickly find your own routine.
3. Take the time to enjoy your little one - they don't stay little for long.
From my own experience - take what is useful to you and discard the rest:
Baby will definitely need hats and socks over shoes at this stage.
I would put those wipes on the top shelf of that unit - you're going to need them!
Definitely store according to age - it will make it easier on you and feel less overwhelming if you can just literally swap out one box for another at each stage.
When baby starts crawling (much much sooner than you think! - my son was learning to walk at 8 months) I would put something in front of, or covering, that glass door, for safety sake (consider the hammer for the xylophone against that glass!), and consider that the blanket tree is at risk of being pulled over from both the floor and the crib.
LOVE that you have a good selection of books. Babies love pictures and adore listening to your voice.
When diapering a wiggly baby, wipes, creams, and diapers should be within reach with one hand on the baby.
For now, do the pretty blankets on the blanket tower. But when baby is born it would be really good for functional things like the muslin blankets, swaddles, and the baby carriers. Then a bucket right next to your rocking chair of un folded burp rags.
And my first thought was, as soon as baby starts to crawl, the blanket tower will have to go away until baby is bigger and won’t knock it over. It’s super cute though! Maybe the blankets could hang on a wall thing someday instead?
Love how April kept calling it ‘baby loungewear’ 😂 I would also store everything for bubba when she is older down in the basement. Those gold round baskets would be great to put next to the change mat on the table with wipes, nappies (diapers) and bum cream so it’s quick to grab. Xx
I was thinking the same thing! I’m not a mom whatsoever, but my mom and I did babysit a lot and babysat my niece and nephew when they were born. They’re 19 now, but I still remember a lot. Plus I watch a lot of UA-cam families and my friends and family are having kids so I learn a lot. The wipes and diapers should definitely go by the changing mat. I thought the diaper genie should go by the changing table.
Great work guys but ha ha ha that nappy bin won’t stay in the cupboard for long 🤣 EVERYTHING within reach is your new rule when dealing with baby changing 😂😂 it’s a tough game.
11 years into parenting…..,,I’m laughing because it’s the calm before the storm 😅
@@JC-xl2bqit’s funny but also a very tender time, before that first baby arrives and life changes in unimaginable ways. ❤️
Oh yes. You can’t risk a topple from the change table which is why some parents are comfortable using the floor - after all - you can’t fall off a floor! That’s why my blind niece used the floor. She’d lay out the change mat first and take the basket of necessities from the table to the floor with baby placed on hip then transferred to mat changing pad and mat. ❤️from Australia 🇦🇺.
Exactly what I was thinking. When you have a poop explosion and you get it on your hands, you don't want to have to carry the leaking diaper across the room and open the closet door. It needs to be right next to the changing table.
@@amandab.6815 poop explosion! Love it. My brother in law gave his baby daughter some weetabix (breakfast cereal here in the uk that can literally be liquified given enough milk). don't give them weetabix - It was coming out of the arms and legs of her onesie. 🤣
The clothes sorting doesn’t have to be so serious 😂. Shes 100% not going to care if onesies are wrinkled. Throw them in a drawer by size, short sleeve/long sleeve.
Right
Yes!!!! Good point
absolutely! we didn't actually hang *any* clothes ;) + I agree with less-is-more. You'll be getting most of what you need -- you can trust in that :D. But absolutely: All the best!
Sometimes a momma waiting for her first just feels good getting it all ready. It’s part of the process and if she’s enjoying it, let her. She’ll let things go as she goes along and next baby she’ll know how much she needs better and what are her favorites.
@@samanthaquant7411 for sure, so true :) It's nice to have help, but enjoyment along the way is good!
A lovely room. The quilts are beautiful, but will have to find a new home once the baby begins to crawl as he/she could easily pull on the quilts and topple the tree. Good luck!
This was my first thought too! I love that blanket tree, and it will have to be put away once baby is moving.
Non-parent here. I gave some lingerie bags to a new mother to use for small things when washing. All those little socks, etc. won't get lost as easily. It's very entertaining to watch non parents organize baby stuff.
Adult socks, underwear, and whole adult shirts get tangled in sheets, I can't imagine baby stuff
Fancy baby outfits turn them inside out and wash in lingerie bags.
I did that when my kids were babies. So helpful!
I would have moved the dresser down to the door opening and put the recliner in the back corner. It's a very small room to organize.
Yes! And I think she said that they are not using that door other than airing the room! It would also feel safer for me to have something blocking that glass door...
I had the same thought about putting the dresser in front of the glass door!! She could hang a curtain rod with blackout curtains that could cover the entire wall, including the glass door. She could close the curtains for nap time 😊.
If door is only way to outside air you can't block it with dresser. Fire code..every bedroom needs an exit
Collin understood the assignment!
My favorite tip, which I wish I had sooner: keep a box/bin/basket/bag in the closet or close-by for outgrown items. You can quickly toss it in when u are dressing the baby and realize something is now too small. Then you won't be guessing later. Moment to moment when you are rushing, it will help.
My baby rearing years are way behind me but my advice is to be flexible with setting things up in the nursery. Every parent finds their own systems. I ended up changing diapers on the floor with everything in a bin. 😊I love this sweet couple and their super cute doggo. ❤😃I can't wait to see things allocated and streamlined so they can find a peaceful mood for their spaces.
@@abundantlyinspired ❤️🫶🏻 I changed diapers on the floor too. No risk of baby falling once they started moving/crawling and it’s easier to clean up accidents as I threw changing blanket in the wash when dirty.
Yes!!!!❤ I never knew they could fall until I was pregnant and then it became such a fear I was like nah, I'm going low down so there is no risk of falls.😊And I could change the worst diaper in less than a minute, like a Nascar pit crew lol
Agree baby on the floor, esp when they start learning to roll over!
When I was pregnant with my son someone gifted me a whole Crayola set, I had to hold onto that for sooooo long lol.
Well-intentioned but so useless the first few years 😅
My one year old loves drawing
i mean a year goes by fast.. i started drawing when i just turned 1.
@orysyaf8337 my 20 mo nephew has just discovered squiggles
I think the drawers should be moved down closer to the door and the chair between the dresser and outdoor door. It will be annoying walking into the room with the chair there.
I think there's a bit of wall sticking out that would be in the way of the dresser?
I think that while holding the baby steady on the changing table you’ll want to have an easy reach in the top drawer for diapers.
Just a thought.
And for the wipes too!
Agreed! That top drawer should be for diapers, wipes, etc. Extra supplies could go on the right side of the dresser. I would use one of those gold metal baskets for ointments, lotion, those sorts of things to keep on the table. There is a lot space in the storage cabinet for items 6 mos+ if she wanted to keep them in the room. I honestly wouldn’t hang any clothes. Perhaps she could hang those baby holders instead.
Came here to say that, you wont want to reach down with a squirmy baby eventually.
Stage supplies for each change. Lay baby down, fasten belt, get diaper, open wipes container, have outfit ready to change baby into, diaper cream…then start the process of changing baby. You’ll be ready for whatever happens.
For me, it was easier to have a caddy on the changing table that had diapers and bum cream so I didn't have to go digging in a drawer.
I think the cabinet to the right works great for storing the back stock and then just having a container for diapers by the changing pad, along with the wipe warmer, would be easiest. Looks like there is plenty of space!
A note on baby clothes- like adult clothes, they can differ on sizing brand to brand- sometimes you have to physically compare them to what baby is currently wearing or to other clothes in upcoming sizes to really know when baby might wear it.
I personally like to hang in the closet the clothes for 1-2 upcoming sizes so that I can easily see what specific items I may need that I don’t have, but then store the rest not in baby’s room so the room doesn’t get crowded.
I’d also suggest hanging a second closet rod for now to get a second row for this visual while baby’s clothes are small.
I also have a bin in the closet for clothes baby has grown out of so that I don’t put it back in the drawer just to have myself or my spouse struggle getting it on a different day! Then when baby is totally out of that size, label and store the bin elsewhere
The chair! As a mom and grandmother I think the chair will be used more as a rocker than a full recliner. Even if sleeping with the baby in the chair i don’t think it will be reclined fully. There may be comments about the dangers of sleeping with the baby in the chair. But there were times when my babies were sick this was the only way to get sleep. At least for the babies. I hardly slept when they were sick
Agree! That chair will never be reclined. More for rocking and snuggling!
I suggest keeping the pumping stuff in the top part of that armoire as she may want to pump as she is sitting in the chair in the nursery. She's never going to be pumping in the bathroom, plus you need that space for the baby bathing stuff
Agreed! There’s also the consideration of making baby’s food sanitary. We don’t prep our meals in the bathroom for a reason!
I don’t think she will be reclining much after birth. The chair is better in the corner. The chair will be a hazard when carrying her baby.
Maybe setup the new born car seat now in the car that the baby will ride home in so that it doesnt need a home in the house and also so it is ready in case the baby is early.
I love the armoire! I would like to see less furniture in the bedroom, no mirror, no floor lamp, even though they are really nice. I would add shelves in closet for now while baby is little.
I can't imagine why a baby's room needs a mirror and when it gets older the floor lamp and blanket tree will be a hazard for the baby as well as the mirror.
The mirror will create shadows which scares babies so the mirror should be in another room until the child is much older.
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That chair is going to a tripping hazard when they carry a baby around at night. Given that the room is so small, probably shouldn’t worry so much about reclining the chair all the way back. It’s used as a nursing chair, so there’s probably not a lot of use for the chair reclining all the way
All the people you help just have such a friendly vibe. These new people seem great and I'm super excited to see more progress!
I’ve had three kids and I’m not sure I ever really knew what I was doing. You guys are going to be fantastic parents! Just do things your own way and you’ll work it out. Congratulations!
THIS! I think I did a pretty good job loving the process, but if I had it to go back and do it again, I would worry less. You do it your way and it’s going to be beautiful. I have enjoyed every age. Don’t let people scare you. It’s the best ride ever.
Welcome Christine & Collin! The nursery looks fantastic! Watching you sort the baby clothes brought back memories of when I was pregnant. Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us. I look forward to watching all your episodes. Congrats on becoming parents!! 🧡😊🐦
Over the door pockets are your best friend in small spaces especially a child's room. It will free up space in the dresser where the shoes and hats are and the breastfeeding supplies can go there instead. A tip for the wipes store them upside down so they stay moist. The teething toys should be in a container with a lid so they won't be exposed to germs in the air. Since dad likes to fold why not have him be in charge of baby's folded clothes and mom can do the hanging clothes because the velvet hangers work way better for tiny clothes than plastic ones. Hope this helps 😊
ADVICE:
1. For safety, please swap the crib and changing station walls, because the baby shouldn't be able to reach the cord for the blinds.
2. Put a small book shelf on the wall next to the chair and lamp. The baby doesn't need a mirror in their room for a long, long time, if ever.
3. My first son wore size 3mo within weeks, size 6mo at 3mo, etc... Storing clothes according to size is excellent, but don't expect that baby will wear that size at that age, OR during a particular season.
4. Light canceling curtains on those windows.
5. Put a Command hook on the back of the highchair to hold bibs.
6. Put an organized box of diaper-changing items on the changing table at the feet of the changing pad. I loved the softsided version from Ikea, because it had built-in compartments AND it didn't hurt my babies feet when they eventually could kick at it.
7. Fold OR hang sets together. Even the loose way she folded the set together is great. I know she hates folding, so rolling Onsies is a perfectly legitimate option, which also makes them easier to see in the drawer.
Mom of 6 here 👋🏽 you did amazing organizing the nursery. With how much they grow in the first year you will be adjusting a lot, but being thoughtful with where things are placed for convenience is the best system I’ve used. Good job mama!!
Also, don’t let any of these comments make you feel silly. It is perfectly appropriate for you to be excited to organize and not know what you’re doing. Every mom on here with a loud opinion started where you are. We should be encouraging new mamas not laughing at what they don’t yet know. You will learn what works for you and baby as you go. Plus every baby is different and many babies actually do have preferences early on if you’re paying attention.
Chair placement: The corner of the dresser closest to the chair is prime real estate! Everything from Mom’s water bottle (always have water with you before you sit down to nurse - you become instantly thirsty when baby latches on) to a pacifier or a spit cloth or a cell phone will be put there.
The blankets will get holes in them and wear out faster like that. Of you roll them and then put it over the tree it would work better. Also when the baby crawls you'll have to teach them about not pulling the tree down.
Great start, Christine and Colin! The nursery room is looking great. I’m excited to see what you did with the rest of the place 🎉
If you hate folding clothes, roll them! I noticed it worked for me so much better, especially in things like towels, rags etc. It’s so much faster and not precise, but I can put them into a basket and see them all (as I put them vertically standing )
And also grab whichever I want without having to mess with a stack. I feel it will be good for someone with little baby, as you mostly have only one hand to use, stacks are hard to manage with one hand.
Keep that disco ball! When Baby gets older, 5 min dance parties are THE BEST for giggles and burning off excess energy!
Also, don’t make them choose to pair down, they won’t know until later. This is not adults being horders, children and babies have more things
And its ok, you cycle through it quickly.
Mom of two here! I find it helpful to have a basket of diapers on the changing station and space for a pack of wipes. Also I have bins in the drawers to help keep the baby clothes organized. It's definitely trial and error to figure out what should go where. I had to move my original set up around a little bit after baby arrived.
At the beginning, they kept saying this was such a small space, but I think by the time this process is done and they get rid of a lot of stuff. They will realize it is quite a large space for 2 to 3 people. 🤗
omg this, I'm 3 minutes in and kept thinking, this isn't a small space lol. They have a whole basement, multiple bedrooms, normal sized rooms IMO. Just too much stuff!
I'm so glad the nursery was done first. Whew ! Big checkmark off the list. ❤ Looking forward to this series.
Would recommend using top drawer of changing unit to house wipes and diapers Need everything easy at hand. Would also have open basket with postpartum stuff next to the chair and diaper bin and laundry bag close to change station.
Baby proof as much as possible now. You'll be busy and tired and will need it before you know it.
Keep a small basket by washer for once your child grows out of clothing it doesn’t go to the dresser it goes directly to the basket for donate also for outfits that just are a pain in the ass to put on. Don’t let them back in the dresser
I suggest swapping the crib and dresser and then placing the chair in the corner by the door. I think the chair will be annoying where it is. You’ll want to have clearance walking into the room holding baby and with this setup it seems you’ll need to be dodging furniture. As a parent that accepted all gifts and way too many clothes, you really don’t need much in the first 6ish months. Less is more with babies 😊 Best of luck!
When changing babies...one hand on the baby and free hand grabs what you need( wipes, diapers). They need to be in a place easy to reach. It helped me to actually practice the motions to see where to place things.
Also.. pumping can take time so she will want to be comfortable.
I’m laughing at what is considered “necessary” for babies!😄Kids grow fast. Don’t separate clothes too radically. By the time I pulled out 9-12 mos, my daughter couldn’t wear them. The blankets are gorgeous! I would use that tree to place beautiful clothes on little hangers, and frame those blankets. Getting ready for the little human to arrive is a fun time, don’t stress over categories. It’s the grownups that have too much stuff and need to downsize.
I LOVE that he helped. It's not just her items, he contributed too, so having him help make choices and be involved in the process is awesome.
Honestly, it didn't seem like he helped (I'm watching this 3rd in the series, totally out of order). It is clear that he is as much involved as she is. It's not happening just because she wanted it. He's all in!
Oh I have so many thoughts! First of all, you’re two going to do SO great! It’s just the best most fun adventure. Your space isn’t an accurate reflection of how organized you two are, it’s just in flux right now!
Parenting: My number one piece of advice is to ignore everyone’s advice. You are all your little one knows! Do what works for your family! Take advice that resonates and chuck the rest!
April, I think it was so smart to start with the nursery, even though it will be a showroom for the early days - they need to know it’s ready and checked off the list!
Logistics/brain dump for anyone at this life stage from my own experience:
-“Newborn” is its own size! 0-3 is the next size up!
-Diaper genie - you’ll want it in the bathroom lol
-If you’re bottle feeding, mini fridge in the bedroom, bottle warmer on your nightstand (so temporary) you can also keep your own drinks and skin care/eye masks etc while you’re in the trenches DISCLAIMER: don’t get one with a glass door because the blue internal light will light your room up like it’s a spaceship and you’ll need to have a baby blanket draped over it to block the light)
-also if bottle feeding - buy a ton of bottles - enough for at least a full 24 hour cycle for the early days so you don’t need to be washing and sterilizing constantly (when people come and ask how they can help point at the dirty bottles)
-portable diaper caddy - diapers, wipes, creams in one basket so you can cart it from room to room - mines just a cute soft basket with a divider from Amazon
-cheap lightweight change pad to toss down on the floor or your bed or the dining room table so you don’t need to always get up and go to the change pad
-The deep recline option is temporary for early days and the crib probably won’t oven be touched during those same early days beyond storing stuff, so they don’t need to battle over space long term - once baby is in crib you won’t be flat out in the recliner, you’ll be in your own bed! 🤞🏻
-People will give you SO much stuff! If you don’t want it, don’t keep it! Nod and smile and then exchange or get store credit or gift cards etc. if you’re getting hand me downs, make sure you’re clear if they want it back of of you are meant to pass it on once baby has outgrown it.
-You don’t need to use or dress your little one in stuff you don’t like
-Zippers not snaps - ideally bottom up zip options
Current size and next size up ONLY in the nursery (if you have storage options in a different space)
-Have a sentimental bin set aside for when they outgrow stuff and bag for donates next to the laundry or in the closet - just for a rough organize
-Try on next sizes sooner than you think to get a sense of sizing - you can miss a full bin by underestimating baby chonk and how the sizes work!
-Baby blankets on top of diaper pads and fitted bassinet/crib sheets - use the least favorite ones because there will be leaks from both ends - it’s easier to replace a baby blanket and toss it into the laundry than the entire change pad cover or bassinet fitted sheet (securely tucked)
-store things where they are used (towels in bathroom, bibs in kitchen or even on an end table if that’s where you sit to feed)
-hats and shoes and a few socks in the front hall/where you leave the house
Really great advice❤
28:53 PLEASE be so careful with magnets around babies, they can rip out of things and be ingested very easily
I would suggest the penguin laundry basket be placed next to the changing table. Maybe where the lamp is for easy use when changing the baby ?