Mums and Bubs
Are you a first time mum? Ever think of necessary guidelines that you need to understand before you got your baby on board? Let’s discuss the possible checklist for new baby and see if you missed something to remember.
It is always recommended that first time mums should take serious steps in understanding what they need to prepare before their newborn baby will consume all their time – consider your future with unmet schedules, your baby will surely eat up your time especially if you are not prepared enough to face the obligation as a new parent.
The checklist for new baby should list all the necessary pointers about what you need to do and to have before your baby is born; as soon as you have your baby after birth; the following month after birth; and the general conception of what you have to expect as well as what to take actions with once your baby is with you.
Before your baby is born:
Check your health insurance provider if they will also cover the birth of your baby, or discuss any possible policy to keep your baby covered when giving birth.
You may also want to take the hassle of buying and preparing your baby equipment before you have him/her on hand.
As soon as you have your baby after birth:
Register your baby’s birth which is mostly attended by the hospital nurses right after you gave birth through a form that you need to fill up with. Keep in mind that your baby’s birth registration is advised to be done right away, or you will be fined with some amount of penalties if you will forget to take this action within 60 days.
Take advantage with the government financial assistance by complying all the forms and requirements needed to get enough allowance for your maternity immunization, paid maternal leave, and further family tax benefit.
Keep a detailed checklist for new baby check ups. Your physician or midwife will keep you informed with what you need to do in the next few days after your baby’s birth, and all the lists of further check ups and vaccinations that you need to remember as your baby aged each month.
In general, your checklist for new baby will have to include the above reminders, as well as considering a list of baby centers if you wish to keep yourself working after a month or two of giving birth.
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