Get the world ready for your little one with Dettol*

Preparing to become a parent can be one of the most daunting experiences. Nothing and no one can quite prepare you for the rollercoaster that is "parenthood". Every book in the world, countless words of advise from your family or buying every piece of baby equipment known to man, can not prepare you. Its something you learn along the way, and you will be surprised how well you handle it all.

Dettol have a launched a campaign called "get the world ready" for your little one. Its a beautiful campaign that focuses on expectant mothers and how they are feeling and preparing for their new arrival. check out these beautiful videos....warning you may want a tissue.

Get the World Ready for your little one  

“Dear Baby, welcome to the world. It’s big, and scary, and wonderful, and terrible, and amazing, and I’ve tried to get it ready for you. Love, Mum.”

The third film, Get The World Ready For Your Little One, shares the exploration and adventure when your baby turns into a toddler! Mums will pick up their little one when they fall down, and the little ones will learn to trust their mums to do so. Through the bumps and bruises, a heartfelt bond continues to develop, so you can take on the world, together.

Getting the world ready for your new arrival

Whether you’re a first-time mum or you’ve been through it all before, a little help to get everything ready for your new arrival can go a long way.

No matter how clean your home is, it’s essential to take extra care when you’re preparing for the arrival of a new-born or have a toddler keen to explore.   Adopting these simple hygiene habits will ensure that your home is hygienically clean and safe for your little one:

Healthier Surfaces

·         Nurseries should be kept free of harmful germs, especially in the first few weeks.  Don’t forget it’s not just the changing mat and cot that can harbour germs but also frequently touched areas like the door handles and light switches.  Dettol Anti-bacterial Surface Cleanser has no taint, no odour and no bleach and is suitable for use in baby contact areas.

Germ Free on the Go  

·         From that first night in the hospital to the first trip out,  keep car seats, highchairs and all your baby equipment germ free with Dettol Anti-bacterial Cleansing Surface Wipes which kill 99.9% of bacteria and viruses and are great for hard to reach surfaces and on the go.

Hands

·         Keeping your hands clean, before and after handling your little one, is really important to make sure germs don’t spread. If you’re feeding, changing, or perhaps handling food or pets, try our Dettol No-Touch Hand Wash System. It automatically dispenses anti-bacterial Hand Wash, after you place your hands under the nozzle to help prevent the spread of germs.

Added Laundry Protection

·         It’s not just re-used baby clothes and bedding that can harbour germs, new ones can too! While washing at low temperatures is kind to baby’s clothes, it doesn’t offer protection against bacteria which can survive below 60˚C. Use our unique Dettol Anti-bacterial Laundry Cleanser alongside your normal detergent and softener to guarantee hygienic cleaning, even at temperatures as low as 15˚C.

Dettol, helping mum get the world ready for baby with a range of anti-bacterial products that are suitable for use in baby contact areas

I have been asked to share how I got the world ready for my babies. As a first time mum I was so nervous and anxious. I wanted to feel like I was in control and be as prepared as I possibly could. The months and weeks leading up to my due date, I purchased all the necessary baby equipment and got my home ready. NESTING as its called, is an over whelming urge to clean and scrub just about everything in your home. I distinctly remember clearing out every cupboard and cleaning everything in it...including the cupboard itself. I am a bit of a "germofhobe" (apologies if that's not a real word) I'm constantly worrying about germs, so nothing gave me greater pleasure or made me feel more prepared than a clean and tidy home. It was the one thing I knew I had complete control over and it made me feel I was already, prepared for my little bundle of joy.

Remember the day you brought your baby home for the first time? That first trip out in the car? All the things you have done to prepare your home for the arrival, such as cleaning every inch of the house?  Share your memories of getting the world ready for your baby #gettheworldready

Thanks for reading.