This post shows you 11 Third-Trimester Date Ideas Before the Baby Comes.
By now, stamina is lower, the belly is bigger, and nesting instincts are in full swing. The third trimester is all about slowing down, getting ready, and enjoying your pregnancy.
That’s the main reason I compiled these third-trimester date ideas before the baby comes. I think we should focus on our final pre-baby bonding!
Yes, we don’t really have the energy to go out and about, but we can have amazing dates while we do our nesting, planning, and enjoying each other.
The third trimester is an amazing time to connect and tackle last-minute baby tasks, so enjoy your precious time together!
The next few weeks will fly by, so take it easy, enjoy the quiet, and make the most of these last special dates, just the two of you.
1 Nursery Set Up Date
Spend an afternoon putting together baby furniture, organizing clothes, and getting the room ready.
You don’t have to finish everything in one day. This isn’t about exhausting yourself. Instead, make it a fun, low-pressure date where you work together on the nursery setup.
Put on some music, take breaks, and soak in the excitement of creating a space for your baby.
Start with something simple, like folding and organizing baby clothes, setting up a changing station, or arranging books and toys. If you’re assembling furniture, take it slow and work as a team.
This is about nesting, not stressing.
At the end of the day, stand back and take it all in. This is where so many beautiful memories will begin.
2 Meal Prep Date
Cook and freeze meals together to make postpartum life easier. It’s a fun, productive way to bond.
I’m still about to crack this one, but I already know we’ll be making chili con carne with lots of veggies, bolognese sauce, and creamy chicken that pairs well with vegetables. We’re also stocking the freezer with meat and frozen veggie mixes so we can just pop something in the pan and have a quick, nutritious meal.
This date is going to be so much fun! By the end, you’ll probably be a little tired (and smelly), but you’ll also have an amazing dinner and a great experience together.
Let your partner handle the cooking while you get comfy, take over chopping, peeling, reading recipes, and, of course, commanding the operation.
3 Baby Shower or Celebration Date
If you’re having a shower, make it a special event for just the two of you before or after. If not, plan your own mini-celebration at home!
If you’re planning a big baby shower, take some time together afterward to soak in all the memories. After all the guests have left, sit down, go through the gifts, and read the sweetest messages from friends and family.
Maybe order takeout or pop a bottle of non-alcoholic bubbly and just enjoy the moment—it’s your last big celebration before the baby arrives!
If you’re not throwing a shower, plan a cozy mini-celebration at home.
Cook a special meal, put on music, and talk about everything you’re excited about. Whether big or small, this is a moment worth celebrating just the two of you.
4 Packing the Hospital Bag Date
Pack your hospital bag together and talk through what the big day might be like.
This is one of those third-trimester date ideas that makes everything feel real. Sitting down together, folding tiny baby clothes, and carefully packing essentials? It’s a big moment.
Make it fun—play music, grab snacks, and take your time. As you pack, talk through what labor day might be like. How will you get to the hospital? What will the first few hours look like?
[image alt text: maternity hospital bag packing]
This is also a great time to divide responsibilities. Maybe your partner is in charge of last-minute additions (like phone chargers and snacks) while you focus on the baby and postpartum essentials.
By the end of the night, you’ll feel more prepared and even more excited.
5 Birth Preferences Date
This is something you need to be flexible about! But it’s essential that you come prepared.
Talk to your partner about how he can support you during labor. Maybe you just need him to be there and be quiet. Maybe you need him there to give you support and strength.
He needs to be on top of things, as he needs to advocate for you if and when you can’t do it for yourself.
What kind of pain relief are you open to? How can your partner best support you? Holding your hand, massaging your back, or just being present and reassuring?
So, this date is all about talking through your preferences, exploring different options, and making sure that you’re on the same page!
Go over backup plans, too. What if labor takes longer than expected? What if a C-section becomes necessary?
Having these conversations now will help you feel more prepared, less anxious, and more like a team when the big day comes.
6 Car Seat Installation Date
Learn how to properly install the car seat together and make sure everything is safe and secure.
Even though dads often take over this part, you need to be 100% comfortable doing it yourself. There will be times when you’re alone with the baby and need to handle it, so learning now makes everything easier later.
Go through both installation methods: using the seatbelt and securing it with the car seat base (ISOFIX if your car has it). Practice clicking the seat in and out, adjusting the straps, and making sure it’s properly secured.
It might take a few tries, but that’s the point. Learning together now means no stress later when it really matters.
7 Support Plan Date
Plan everything for the first couple of days at home, teach each other safe words, and talk about how you’ll communicate when you’re tired, frustrated, or overwhelmed.
The first few days (and nights) with a newborn will be a blur of exhaustion, emotions, and adjustments. That’s why it helps to have a plan in place for how you’ll support each other.
Talk about who will handle what—diaper changes, meal prep, night shifts, and check-ins.
Create a system for communication when emotions are running high. Safe words can be helpful, whether it’s “I need five minutes” or “tap out” to signal when one of you needs a break.
Most importantly, figure out how you’ll help each other feel better.
A hug, a snack, a quick nap; small acts of care make a huge difference.
Knowing you’re in this together will make those first few days feel less overwhelming and a lot more manageable.
8 Baby’s First Year Planning Date
Sit down and discuss things like childcare, work schedules, and how you’ll split nighttime duties.
The first year is going to be a huge adjustment, and while you can’t plan for everything, having some structure in place makes life a little easier.
This date is about getting on the same page when it comes to childcare, work schedules, and how you’ll share responsibilities.
Talk about who will handle what, night feedings, diaper changes, and calming the baby at 3 a.m. If one of you is staying home while the other works, what kind of support will they need? If both of you are working, what’s the childcare plan?
It’s okay if things change along the way, but setting expectations now will help prevent resentment and burnout later.
You’re a team, and this date is all about figuring out how to make that first year as smooth as possible, together.
9 Binge-Watch & Relax Date
Pick a lighthearted show or movie marathon and just relax together before life gets much busier.
With everything going on, it’s easy to get caught up in nonstop baby talk.
That’s why it’s a great idea to schedule one night per week where baby prep is completely off the table. No planning, no lists, just pure relaxation. You need to have “days off”; otherwise, you’ll go crazy.
We’re preparing to watch the new season of White Lotus and then maybe start a new series from scratch as we get overwhelmed by all the baby prep. And that’s perfectly normal!
Make some popcorn or grab your favorite snacks, get comfy, and pick something fun, a TV show you can binge over time or a different movie each week.
It’s a simple but important reminder that your relationship still matters, even when life is about to change.
10 Love Letter to Baby Date
Sit together and write letters to your baby, things you want them to know, your hopes for them, and what you’re feeling before their arrival.
There’s something so emotional about putting your feelings into words before meeting your baby. This date is all about slowing down and reflecting on everything you want to tell them, how much you already love them, what you hope for their future, and what this journey has meant to you.
You can keep these letters to yourself, store them in a memory box, or (one of my favorite ideas) exchange them with your partner on your next anniversary. Just imagining reading those letters years later? I’m already getting teary-eyed.
This is one of those third-trimester date ideas before the baby comes that you’ll treasure forever.
Because before your baby even arrives, they’re already so loved.
11 Final Date Night Before Baby
Whether it’s a home-cooked meal, a takeout feast, or a fancy night out, make this one count.
This is it. The last official date night before the baby arrives. Not in a “life is over” way, but in a “let’s soak in this moment” kind of way. Soon, your world will revolve around feeding schedules and baby snuggles, but for now, it’s just you two.
How you spend this night is totally up to you. Maybe it’s a fancy dinner out, one last chance to dress up and enjoy a long meal without interruptions.
Maybe it’s a takeout feast at home, checking the latest exhibitions downtown, or visiting a new artisan coffee shop. Or maybe you cook a meal together, reminiscing about all the dates that led you here.
Whatever you do, make it meaningful, make it relaxed, and most of all, make it yours. Because the next time you go on a date, you’ll officially be parents.
These third-trimester date ideas are all part of the Pre-Baby Talk. That’s why, when the baby comes, you’ll be ready and prepared for…
…all the love in the world.
Which of these date ideas do you like the most? Let me know in the comments!
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This post showed you 11 Third-Trimester Date Ideas Before the Baby Comes.
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