You are prepared for baby’s arrival. But here is a checklist to make sure you haven’t forgotten anything.

To bring your baby home, you’ll need:

1. Diapers, baby clothes including baby jacket and baby cap, baby blanket
2. A baby carrier for a safe transport
3. For the car you’ll need a baby-safe baby carrier equipment (car seat) for safe driving. Never place the baby carrier on the front seat. Never underestimate the necessity of baby driving safety! Put a sticker on the car: “Baby on board.”

   When you arrive at home, you’ll need:

4. A baby crib with bedding
5. Plenty of diapers, baby washcloths, baby towels, baby blanket

   For baby’s first bath, you’ll need:

6. Baby shampoo, baby soap, baby lotion, KidScents Tender Tush for baby’s delicate bottom. Don’t use talk powder - it’s carcinogenic. Don’t use regular baby bath gel and shampoo – it contains sodium lauryl sulphate and propylene glycol which are known carcinogens! Use only baby products you trust, e.g., Young Living’s KidScents line of gentle and safe baby products that smells exceptionally good.

   When it is feeding time, you’ll need:

7. A cosy armchair with foot rest for breastfeeding. There is a special pillow available to cradle baby while breastfeeding. Have some cotton diapers handy. After breastfeeding have a breast pump handy. Have your changing table prepared.

Other important considerations:

When you wash your baby clothes, cotton diapers and towels make sure to use a natural detergent and no chemical softener. Your baby’s skin is so delicate, it may react to harsh chemicals and synthetic fragrances. Instead use a mild detergent (a capful of Thieves Household Cleaner may be used) and/or a therapeutic-grade essential oil like lavender, grapefruit or chamomile to make your laundry smell great.

Dry baby’s clothes as often as possible outside in the sun. Then iron. Sun and heat from the iron may kill unwanted bacteria in clothes. You can add an essential oil to the steam iron to naturally scent your baby’s clothes.

Remember scents go to the memory center of the brain. They will embed a feeling of calm, happiness and protection felt in mom’s arms. Years later, even at old age, smelling this scent will instil the same feeling of calm, happiness and protection, and a memory of childhood will bring a smile to the lips.

You can make your baby’s experience pleasant and secure, starting at birth and all throughout childhood. A happy childhood lets your baby grow up confident. Essential oils will greatly support baby’s well-being.

The Seven Things You Need For Baby’s Arrival are:

(1) Diaper, baby clothes and blanket,
(2) a baby carrier,
(3) a safety baby car seat to bring the baby home,
(4) the crib and bedding,
(5) diapers, baby clothes, towels, washcloths and blanket,
(6) all natural baby soap, baby shampoo, and baby lotion, and
(7) an armchair and foot rest for breastfeeding, a changing table and uplifting essential oils for baby’s wellness.

Welcome home, little baby!