You need to set up open shelves for toys and books. A set of drawers will be a good place to keep baby clothes. When all these are in place, that’s a good time to shop around for accessories. It will be nice to have colorful paintings on the wall. Crib mobiles are popular baby gifts. It will be wise to wait for an aunt or a friend to present baby with this gift.

While waiting for the baby, some mommies spend the time personalizing bed linens, blankets and pillow covers. If she has the knack for embroidery, it will be a loving touch to decorate these items with baby designs. Creating a personalized baby quilt might be too much for an expecting mom to handle, but with help from friends and relatives, it can be done. It will be a great way to while away the time until the baby’s arrival. And it will also be bonding time for friends and relatives who are just as excited for the baby’s arrival.