In preparation for the new baby:
1. Make your house as clean as possible, including light switches, toilet seats, etc.
2. Make a habit of changing sheets. Buy plastic mats and put them in use for practice.
3. Practice washing hands with Savlon soap or hand wash before and after chores.
4. Clean furniture and doorknobs.
5. Keep computers clean, especially the keyboard and mouse.
6. Clean the floors with Savlon everyday to prevent bacteria and germs from building up.
What you need to remember as a mother of a newborn:
1. Remember to wash your hands before and after changing a diaper or after using the toilet.
2. Eat healthy! It’s essential to consume healthy diet to obtain energy. Stay healthy to keep your baby safe.
3. Vaccinate your child and keep track of the vaccines which are already taken. This will help keep a lot of diseases at bay.
4. Make sure, guests who come to visit your child have clean hands when interacting with the baby.
5. Take help from others! It is not possible to check all these items off the list on your own. Get help whenever required.