Nesthings: What to Prepare for Your Baby's Arrival

You've probably heard the word 'nesting' when talking with your mom friends, especially the pregnant ones. Just like the nesting behavior of birds preparing a place with the best conditions to care for their offspring, pregnant women often feel the same during the later part of their pregnancy.

What is Nesting?

Nesting is the urge, often in the later part of pregnancy or the third trimester, to clean, organize, and prepare the home for the new baby's arrival. While it's an instinctive urge to prepare for birth, not all pregnant women experience it.

This overwhelming feeling, sometimes triggered by restlessness about still being pregnant combined with excitement about the new addition, makes moms want to prepare everything before baby comes home. Nesting comes in many forms — deep-cleaning every part of the house, painting walls, or organizing cabinets. It's exciting but can be overwhelming, so moms should avoid lifting heavy objects or using cleaning products that may be harmful.

What Do You Need?

1. Mom's Essentials

Maternity or postpartum pads, comfortable pajamas, nursing bras & breast pads, postpartum underwear

2. Baby Wardrobe Essentials

Onesies or bodysuits, pajamas or sleepwear, swaddles, socks & mittens

These wardrobe essentials must be washed weeks before the expected delivery date. Some moms buy pieces in bulk, others in small quantities since babies grow fast. When preparing these clothes, it's important to use laundry products safe for babies' sensitive skin — Cycles products keep every mom's mind at ease, being free from harsh chemicals and suitable for delicate skin.

3. Baby Feeding Essentials

Bottles & nipples, breast pump, bottle sterilizer, milk storage bags or containers

These feeding essentials must be cleaned thoroughly, especially since they store milk your baby drinks. It's best to use safe, natural yet effective baby cleansers — Cradle products ensure the product is non-toxic and edible, yet kills 99% of disease-causing germs.

4. Baby Furniture and Car Essentials

Crib, stroller, car seat, baby monitor

5. Baby Care & Hygiene Essentials

Gentle baby wash & shampoo, diapers, diaper cream, mosquito repellent or patches

6. Home Prep Essentials

Baby laundry supplies, nursery organizing bins or carts, disinfecting supplies, soft warm lighting