Are you a nesting mom? Nesting is a real phenomenon! Nesting during pregnancy is an overwhelming desire to get your house ready for your new baby. It is the maternal instinct to create a safe place for the newborn baby. Nesting also gives you some sense of control and eases anxiety as you edge closer towards the due date.
If you are a nesting mom and feels a jolt of energy that makes you want to deep clean everything from baseboards to dishes as well as declutter and organize as if you are Mari Kondo, then you will love this post.
Today we are sharing our Ultimate Nesting Checklist for nesting moms. Use this nesting checklist to tidy up your home and make it a clean organized abode for your growing family!
ULTIMATE NESTING CHECKLIST FOR NESTING MOMS
NURSERY
- Set up furniture
- Hang curtains and decorations
- Set up baby's nursery closet
- Run baby clothes through the laundry
- Organize and store baby clothes by size
- Set up the baby monitor, white noise machine and mobile
- Stock up on diapers/wipes.
ESSENTIAL STATIONS & bags
- Set up the diapering station (Read post to read about the essentials)
- Set up a breastfeeding nook
- Organize a pumping station
- Put together the postpartum basket
- Pack hospital bag (get printable checklist)
- Pack diaper bag
MASTER BEDROOM
- Set up a bassinet
- Vacuum
- Clean under beds
- Clean sheets/pillowcases/curtain
- Organize the closet
KID BEDROOMS/GUEST BEDROOM
- Get rid of clothes & toys that aren't used
- Vacuum
- Clean under beds
- Clean sheets/pillowcases
- Organize closet
- Wash sheets and curtains
BATHROOMS
- Clear cupboards
- Clean sinks and mirrors
- Scrub Floors
- Wash towels
- Clean Baseboards
- Sanitize Toilet
- Bleach Tub
- Wash Countertops
- Stock up on toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, etc.
KITCHEN
- Clean out and sanitize fridge
- Organize pantry
- Mop floors
- Clean cabinets, drawers, etc.
- Clean appliances
- Organize pots and pans
- Stock up on groceries
- Make freezer meals
LIVING ROOM
- Organize bookshelves
- Wipe down entertainment center
- Vacuum
- Wash Fold blankets
- Clean out couches
CAR
- Install Car seat for baby
- Vacuum/shampoo carpets
- Clean trunk
- Car Wash
- Place a baby care car kit
SAVE THIS PIN TO YOUR GETTING READY FOR BABY BOARD ON PINTEREST!
GET the ULTIMAte nesting CHECk LIST FOR nesting moms PRINTABLE
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