Preparing for Baby

New parents may not know that safest place for baby to sleep for the first six months is in their bedroom and in a crib, cradle or bassinet that meets current Canadian safety regulations. That said, preparing the baby’s nursery is exciting and a fun job to do before your bundle of joy arrives. Here’s a baby nursery list to help get them settled in at home.

Even though they won’t be mobile at first, it’s a good idea to baby proof your house before the big arrival. Read our baby proofing tips, from baby safety locks to baby corner guards, to minimize the risk of accidents at home.

Giving birth is less daunting if you have a birth plan prepared to help the day go as smoothly as possible. See our birth plan guide below.

You probably think it’ll be obvious when you go into labour, but every mom’s labour is different and it usually doesn’t happen like you’ve seen in movies. Here are a few signs of labour to look out for.

Not sure what to pack in your hospital bag? We have put together a simple hospital bag checklist with all the essentials. Check with your hospital or birthing centre first as many have policies on what you can bring from home. If there was ever a time to be prepared, giving birth to a new human is it.