Preparation

Things to buy for baby

• Stroller (doubles as car seat and bassinet)
• Changing board
• Consumables (diapers, wipes, formula)

Things to buy for mom

• Maternity pads
• Ice packs

Labour Day

• Pack clothes, pillow, sheets for hospital stay
• Drive to ER and use the valet parking

Post-Delivery (in hospital)

• Three days of not much sleeping
• Help the mother with recovery and daily things
• Learn how to feed baby and change diapers

First two weeks

• Be ready for more sleep deprivatation (2-3 hour sleep cycles)
• Figure out a rotation plan for taking care of baby
• Bring baby to pediatrician for checkup