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Your Preparing for Baby Checklist
...The one absolutely essential piece of baby gear is your car seat. Most hospitals won't let baby... the blissful, exhausting days after baby arrives, stock up on maxi pads (believe us -- you'll need them...!), newborn diapers, alcohol-free baby wipes, and laundry detergent. Other postpartum comfort items...
Baby Items You Can Live Without
... in your baby's room, and it can be a pricey. And the reality is that with all of the diapers you...'ll be changing throughout the day, you probably won't be going to the nursery every time Baby needs a change... something that will touch your baby's private areas in that contained space is not a good idea. In addition...
14 Things to Do Before Baby Arrives
..., or the seasons. But as you've figured out, your baby-to-be doesn't care about your schedule. Beth Provanzana, a... that perfect June maternity leave; on the other hand, it was preparation for having kids -- you're no longer... pregnant. But if you did something unhealthy before you knew about the baby, don't sweat what you can...
Baby Products We Can't Live Without
...Why We Love It: Hunching over to feed baby can do a number on your back, so nursing pillows, which... prop baby up, are a godsend (plus, they get baby in proper feeding position). Our rec? The ubiquitous...: As baby grows, the pillow becomes a handy baby prop for tummy time. We love accessorizing with the super...
How to Pack Your Hospital Bag
On your delivery day, you want to max out your comfort levels. We've got a list of essentials for you, your labor partner, and your new baby, to make your day as stress - free as possible.
Your Pregnancy To-Do List
Between preparing for baby and staying as healthy as possible, you have a lot to think about for the next nine months. Follow our week-by-week to-do lists to make it easy.
Essential Gear for Baby's First Six Weeks
... on hand when your baby comes home. Buy a couple of side-tie or side-snap T-shirts to put on the baby until.... These little pull-over-and-snap T-shirts are the equivalent of a farmer's overalls for your baby. Buy at least... six -- more if you don't want to launder as often -- because your baby will likely wear two or more...
Must-Read Tips for Your First Week with Baby
...'d done the necessary prep work for my baby's arrival. But all that stuff is fluff when it comes to making... it through the maiden days of motherhood. That's when you need to master new skills that you can't prepare... for or practice until your baby arrives, like breastfeeding, soothing a crying child, surviving on no sleep...
Gender Prediction Quiz
Are you pregnant and wondering if you are having a girl or a boy? Take this gender prediction quiz that predicts the gender of your baby!
Eight Questions About Having Baby Number Two
... second baby: You'll be caring for a small child while you cope with your own physical changes and needs... growing baby is something you have to be even more conscious of because your body's store of nutrients may... or feel the baby move any sooner? A: This time you might feel the baby as early as 14 weeks, says Ann...
Stuff No One Told Me About Having a Baby
... would crush my spine, give me hemorrhoids, and deprive my baby of oxygen. None of these things ever... occurred. What did: I woke up. I rolled over. Everyone lived!
4. Every now and then, the baby wants Ben... & Jerry's. Have a scoop. Guilt is not healthy. 5. Do not be suckered into buying ridiculous baby...
7 Tips on How to Buy and Assemble a Crib
The cornerstone of any nursery is the crib. Although you'll find endless designs, there are strict guidelines as to how a crib should be made, where in the room it should go, and what should be in it. Here, we outline how to buy and assemble your crib.
Your Changing Body Week-by-Week
From the time of conception until the time you give birth, your body is going to go through some major changes. Find out what to expect with our week-by-week look at your changing body.
Your Developing Baby, Week by Week
... can all affect your baby's activity level. Your baby's preparing for his arrival in just a few short... to be hungry soon after he arrives. The umbilical cord begins passing antibodies to your baby in preparation... for delivery. By stockpiling antibodies, your baby will be better prepared for the disease and germs he...
Your Partner's Hospital Bag: What to Pack
On your delivery day, you and your partner will want to be as comfortable and prepared as possible. As you pack your own hospital bag, encourage your partner to put together some items of his own! Here's a good list with which to start.
Best Car Seats for Babies and Toddlers
... to tuck your baby into Maxi-Cosi's Prezi. A boot keeps her legs warm, and a generous canopy shields her... from the sun. ($289; AlbeeBaby.com) Not only does Cybex's sleek Aton boast a safety-conscious design... -- it also weighs a mere 8½ pounds. Translation: Toting Baby won't give you a backache. ($269; BuyBuyBaby...
Quiz: Ready for Parenthood Quiz
There's one cliche about having a baby that's 100 percent true: It turns your life upside down. Are you ready for the world's biggest roller coaster ride? Take this quiz with your partner to find out.
