I recently had a visit from a friend I hadn't seen in very long time.  She was surprised to find that I have this business and another, a nearly 3 year old and another on the way.

She said "You seem so organised, my place is always messy and dinner is thought about an hour before it needs to be ready".

It seems that many people have a different definition or understanding of what being organised means or is.  For some it is having everything decided and planned well before it is required and for others it is about planning one day at a time, for some it is going with the flow and seeing what happens.

Magazines, books and classes all share information about the logical things to baby proof your home in preparation for the new baby.  What about all the stuff that is not logical or common knowledge, things that could be dangerous in your environment, including the air and surroundings and products you have used everyday.  Keeping your home toxin-free is an easy thing to do, and one of the most important gifts you can give to your little ones.

Here is a quick reference guide to 10 things you can do to ready your home for your new baby:

1) Prepare your baby’s room as early as possible in your pregnancy, especially if you plan to paint or buy new carpeting or furniture. You want to give new materials plenty of time to off-gas any hazardous vapors they might emit. And don’t forget—you’re pregnant! So get someone else to do the painting and stay away from those fumes.