In today's video, I'm sharing with you a bunch of ways that I'm preparing for the arrival of baby number 2. This is part one of two in my nesting and preparing for baby series. I tried to make it as informative and comprehensive as possible while keeping it digestible. Also, this description box is FULL of helpful resources and links for you so make sure to take a peek down below.

If you're here for something specific, here are the video timestamps for your convenience:
0:00 Intro
1:04 3rd Trimester Essentials + Tips for Pelvic Pain
4:14 My Postpartum Care Basket / What You Need
9:00 Montessori Newborn Movement Area
13:15 Toddler + Baby Essential Basket
16:51 How I'm Prepping My Body For Labor
20:33 Outro + Part 2

SHOWN OR MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

PREGNANCY ESSENTIALS
Pregnancy Pillow (Natural Cotton Color) https://amzn.to/3MxLJGZ
40 oz Bubba Water Tumbler https://amzn.to/3lsQaqt
Burt's Bees Belly Butter https://rstyle.me/+6T3TCXr07INv08Mpd_...
Birthing Ball https://amzn.to/3PwWxXS
Belly Support Band (USE CODE 'MANDIP' FOR 10% OFF) https://rstyle.me/+Y793DkIvVUxYgMGQKt...

POSTPARTUM CARE BASKET
Frida Mom Perineal Healing Foam https://amzn.to/3wv8qGg
Frida Mom Peri Bottle https://amzn.to/3LwQFKE
Tucks Medicated Pads https://amzn.to/3lv72Nv
Dermoplast https://amzn.to/3a0UJG2
Postpartum Underwear https://amzn.to/3Mvhv7m

MONTESSORI NEWBORN MOVEMENT AREA
$7 Mirror from Wal Mart https://rstyle.me/+L24rfZ5sJSGXU3hb9r...
Command Strips https://amzn.to/39C6suy
Ceiling Hooks https://amzn.to/3lurqy4
Set of ALL 5 Montessori Mobiles https://amzn.to/3wrnAfA
^* DIY TUTORIALS FOR MOBILES:
Munari:    • MONTESSORI AT HOME: DIY Munari Mobile  
Octahedron:    • MONTESSORI AT HOME: DIY Octahedron Mo...  
Gobbi:    • MONTESSORI AT HOME: DIY Gobbi Mobile  

ESSENTIALS BASKET
2-IN-1 Muslin Bib + Burp Cloth https://amzn.to/39CWut4

LABOR PREP
Organic Raspberry Leaf Tea https://amzn.to/3sNNO9L
Research on eating dates to soften the cervix:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21280...
https://midwifecollective.org/blog/da...
My favorite recipes that include dates:
Energy (Brownie) Balls: https://detoxinista.com/raw-brownie-b...
Chocolate Date Nut Bars: https://www.fitmittenkitchen.com/3-in...
Research on Raspberry Leaf Tea: https://www.bellybelly.com.au/pregnan...
(^ I am at high risk to develop preeclampsia again and this tea has been proven to lower blood pressure due to its potassium! MAJOR BONUS that I wanted to add)

*STRETCHES + EXERCISES TO EASE PELVIC PAIN:    • Movements to Relieve PELVIC and BACK ...  

*My Amazon Storefront | All Montessori-friendly toys, baby products, and more!
www.amazon.com/shop/everydaymomtessori

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Blog: https://www.everydaymomtessori.com

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ABOUT ME:
I'm Mandi, a stay-at-home mom to a 2.5-year-old little boy. I'm also currently pregnant with baby number 2, a baby girl, due this summer. I'm a certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator and a Montessori teacher in training. I am so passionate about anything that involves raising good humans and I want to use my platform to share all that I know. Follow along on my journey and pick up some useful information along the way.

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