preparing with baby for the storm coming this weekend.
here are 12 steps to prepare for the wind and rain and possible power outage.
preparing with babies, gather extra disposable diapers, powdered formula for bottle fed babies, and the baby wrap/carrier of choice. also pack extra clothing and blankets in case they get wet. i have included a link for storing frozen breast milk.
ONE: create an emergency plan.
TWO: collect water.
THREE: secure your home.
FOUR: prepare an emergency kit.
FIVE: have food/staples available if the power goes out.
SIX: keep an inventory of your belongings.
SEVEN: keep important documents somewhere safe.
EIGHT: keep a hurricane checklist on hand.
NINE: get your family and pets ready.
TEN: fill the car with gas. move it to a safe place.
ELEVEN: check your insurance policies.
TWELVE: be ready to leave if necessary.
preparing for rain: three resources with links
disasters and hurricane preparation
frozen breast milk storage ideas
i will be praying for each of you and your families. keep me updated if i can do anything.
grab your postpartum doula and ask her to help you prepare for the coming storm. here is an idea of all the things doulas can do to help.
more about grammie doula:
i offer in-person and virtual postpartum doula support in sw virginia and my clients call me “grammie doula”. i have 25 years as a labor and delivery nurse and then 10 years as a birth photographer. i am a mom to 3 grown children, 6 grandchildren and a baby in heaven. i live in a cabin in the woods with my gray-bearded husband and two pets that prefer his company over mine! ~laura