Everyone talks about baby proofing but no one is talking about what you're doing to prepare mentally for our last baby. A lot of my preparation has looked less like decorating a nursery and more like preparing our home for another season of chaos.

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Promoted product

ADT

Why it worked

The video effectively taps into the relatable anxieties of expectant parents, particularly those with multiple children, by framing home security as a means to reduce stress and gain control during a chaotic life transition. The soft sell approach, integrating the ADT system into a personal narrative of preparation, makes the promotion feel authentic and valuable to the viewer.

Summary

A pregnant mother prepares her home for a new baby by installing an ADT security system and a smart lock, aiming to reduce stress and feel more in control amidst the chaos of raising multiple children. She highlights the convenience of the ADT app for monitoring and alerts, providing peace of mind.

Structure

1Introduction to mental preparation for a new baby
2Installing ADT security system and smart lock
3Demonstrating ADT app features (monitoring, alerts)
4Expressing peace of mind and reduced stress

Original caption

#ADTad getting ready for our last baby means more than just prepping a nursery🧸🩵 one less things to worry about thanks to @ADT ✨ #ADTBlu #pregnant #momlife

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Product placement

ADT (security system) - provides home security and monitoring services. It acts by providing a system that can be controlled via an app and alerts the user to events. Removing it would change the video's focus on home security. ADT sign - appears in the yard, indicating the presence of ADT security. Removing it would not change what happens in the video. ADT app - interface is shown on a phone, allowing control and monitoring of the security system. It acts by displaying system status and history. Removing it would remove the demonstration of the system's functionality. Yale (smart lock) - a smart lock for the front door. It acts by securing and unlocking the door, and its status is shown in the app. Removing it would remove the demonstration of smart lock functionality.

On-screen text

#ad NEST WITH ME preparing our home w/ more than just baby items 🧸🩵

Transcript

Everyone talks about baby proofing but no one is talking about what you're doing to prepare mentally for our last baby. A lot of my preparation has looked less like decorating a nursery and more like preparing our home for another season of chaos. So while we're getting all the baby things ready, we've also been getting our ADT blue system set up around the house. Not only do we have another baby to protect, but countless memories and milestones ahead. I love being able to check in right from my phone, get alerts and stay connected to what's happening in our house, even when things get real busy. And with almost four kids, knowing our home is taken care of gives me one less thing to think about during this big lifestyle change. In the middle of all this chaos, it's nice to have control over something. There are definitely still a million things left on my baby prep checklist, but feeling safe and having one less thing to worry about feels really good right about now. I'm trying really hard to use these next few months to get as prepared as possible before life with our last baby enters a new level of chaos. Bye!