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Preparing Expectant Parents For Their New Journey

May 3, 2016 By Eileen Carter-Campos

Disclosure: This is part of a sponsored collaboration with DiMe Media and Dreft.  All opinions are 100% mine.

When I look back on when I was pregnant with both of my boys, I remember being what some might call… neurotic. Nothing made me feel prepared enough for their arrival. I read tons of books, subscribed to many magazines, asked tons of questions, but what I didn’t realize was that NOTHING could really prepare me. Every child is different and the way that every mom reacts to them is different as well. We all have different situations and scenarios presented to us. I prepared for this journey the best way I knew how. I decided to mentally not allow myself to think that I had to be perfect, and just went with the flow. Here are a few tips that I would offer expectant parents:

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  • Do exactly what I said a few lines up. Don’t seek perfection, just try your very best. One place you need to seek perfection is the bed as bed bugs can be very deadly for your child. Get the right bed bug removal services to help keep them at bay for the safety of your child. Other than that perfection is not great, if you don’t, tomorrow is another day. Even when the baby arrives, you still have time to get things. Although, basic sanitation is a must.
  • Don’t overdue it. Take the time to rest and mentally prepare for this beautiful journey with your partner. Don’t lose focus on how this baby was conceived and bond with your partner during this time. Maintain that strong bond because that blessing needs the both of you physically, emotionally and mentally. Nest, but also remember that part of that nesting is getting yourself together and as prepared as possible to handle this baby that comes with no manual.
  • Don’t be scared to ask for help. Even though the baby isn’t here yet, you still might need that help. You may need help to pick up groceries, put things away and clean those baby items that others have blessed you with whether it be through hand-me-downs or purchases. I received the best gifts second-hand. They were personal and in beautiful condition. All they needed was some tender love and care.

Now, what I can say is that when I received that baby clothing in excellent but used condition, they were always washed with Dreft. It’s by far the #1 baby laundry detergent choice of pediatricians and the #1 dermatologist recommended brand for baby clothes. Yep, I said it!

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  • Speaking of pediatricians, choose yours well before the baby is born. You want to create that relationship with the pediatrician now because they will be discharging your child from the hospital. I made my pediatrician aware of who I was, made sure they serviced that particular hospital, we spoke about what I wanted for my boys and we were definitely on the same page. When our babies were born, we had already developed that relationship and things ran smoothly.

What I loved the most about Dreft was not only the scent, but the fact that it is gentle and hypoallergenic on the skin of babies. We all know they have such sensitive skin (my boys had very sensitive skin so I am speaking from experience) and knowing that they take into consideration that our babies are our most prized possessions and how important it is that our children get the very best says a lot about a brand in my eyes.

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  • Live in the moment and enjoy every second with your newborn. Babies don’t get spoiled so hold them, feed them, spend quality time with them because these moments will never be lived again.

Parenthood and babyhood can be messy but guess what? You never get those moments back! They are the most memorable moments for any parent and thanks to the sweet scent of Dreft, parents will embrace that mess of #Amazinghood and have memories for a lifetime.

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I love that Dreft is partnering up with popular reality TV couple Sean and Catherine Lowe from “The Bachelor” to celebrate their new role as expectant parents and share their beautiful, messy journey of “amazinghood” as they do with all of their customers. I don’t know about you, but I feel as though Dreft really took into consideration all new and expecting parents when they created such a high quality product for our little blessings.

Reality TV couple Sean and Catherine Lowe celebrate their pregnancy at the Dreft “Loads of Love” baby shower, Wednesday, April 27, 2016, in New York. Visit Dreft.com and the brand’s social channels for more information about the couple’s parenting journey. (Diane Bondareff/Invision for Dreft/AP Images)
Reality TV couple Sean and Catherine Lowe celebrate their pregnancy at the Dreft “Loads of Love” baby shower, Wednesday, April 27, 2016, in New York. Visit Dreft.com and the brand’s social channels for more information about the couple’s parenting journey. (Diane Bondareff/Invision for Dreft/AP Images)

With all of the tips that I have provided, one other thing I absolutely adore about Dreft and doing laundry is that it’s more than a chore to me. It serves as a way to begin the journey of parenting by prepping all of those outfits, getting them ready for when baby arrives. Doing this laundry provided me with those sweet smelling moments of what was to come.

Nothing beats having your child with you in your home with your family and knowing that he is well taken care from you as parents right down to the product that you use to wash their messy aftermaths. You know deep down in your heart that your child was thought of and they are very well considered. I hope these tips have helped you and I do hope that over the next year, everyone will share in the Lowe’s journey through #Amazinghood by following Dreft on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter where Sean and Catherine will be sharing exclusive content.

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As parents, we are all a bit nervous and we don’t really know what to expect when we are expecting, but who does really? We just try our best and trust in a brand like Dreft to help us along the way!

Enter the giveaway below and don’t forget to leave a comment below to enter: I’ve provided you with some of my tips, let’s hear some of your tips for the Lowe’s as they embark on this new, messy and wonderful journey of #Amazinghood.

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Disclosure: This is part of a sponsored collaboration with DiMe Media and Dreft.  All opinions are 100% mine.

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  1. Kristin Goodson says

    May 3, 2016 at 11:43 am

    My tip is to definitely ask for help when you need it. The first few weeks are a blur and you barely remember to shower. Either ask friends/family to bring meals or shop for easy to make meals and snacks. Drink a lot of water and take a lot of pictures.

  2. Gina Gallagher says

    May 3, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    Keep a night for date night with your spouse! Your kids are so important and demand so much of your time, so you really need to carve out the time for your relationship – have a built-in babysitter! Trust me 🙂

  3. Cheryl B says

    May 4, 2016 at 4:09 pm

    My tip would be to not stress the little things and always ask for help.

  4. Alicia Gonzalez says

    May 5, 2016 at 1:50 pm

    Your tips are PERFECT! Especially those that are about NOT trying to be perfect. I loved this and I love Dreft, too! You’re an amazing mom, and it’s so great that there are sites like yours as such a helpful resource.

  5. Laurajj says

    May 7, 2016 at 12:10 am

    Oh I would have to say take lots of pictures…they grow so fast!

  6. Dawn Monroe says

    May 10, 2016 at 6:08 pm

    My tip is take help offered by people you trust and take pictures of everything.

  7. Tiffany Cheung says

    May 10, 2016 at 8:06 pm

    Trust your motherly instincts! It’s hard to tell what baby wants when he/she is crying so try everything! Never give up! #Amazinghood

  8. Julie Wood says

    May 15, 2016 at 11:11 am

    Get help if you can and take turns with hubby with taking care of child so you can get some sleep and take care of yourself.

  9. Stephanie Phelps says

    May 17, 2016 at 3:34 pm

    My tip for #Amazinghood is to relax and enjoy! Let others help do dishes or dinner and just relax and enjoy your baby!

  10. Jessica To says

    May 17, 2016 at 4:43 pm

    My tip is to stay calm and enjoy them because they aren’t babies for long.

  11. Paula Caudill says

    May 18, 2016 at 1:24 am

    One of my best tips: Remember to take some time for yourself, go for a walk, shopping, get a makeover or simply take a nap. This will rejuvenate you and keep baby blues away!

  12. Jennifer Marie says

    May 18, 2016 at 9:40 pm

    Take every day one at a time.

  13. Maria Beas says

    May 18, 2016 at 10:22 pm

    My best tip would be to be organized, patient, and definitely prioritize your activities. For laundry, separate them by colors and in terms of the baby; enjoy every milestone and take as many pictures and videos as possible. Thanks for the chance to win such an amazing giveaway.

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