Putting together a basket of new mom and baby necessities for your bedside table is just one small thing you can do to make those early days at home with a newborn easier. When you have everything you need — diapers, nipple cream, hand sanitizer, a water bottle, etc. — within arm's reach, you can really settle into your new mom cocoon, your bedroom.
Ou adds that "creating your nest is not about serious redecorating, it's about making small shifts to ensure you will be as comfortable as possible nursing and soothing your baby for hours on end." You don't need to go full Marie Kondo, but cleaning up clutter and making sure your room is functional and calming is a good start.