Third Trimester To-Do List

Buy or borrow basic baby gear and clothes. Print out our Nursery Basics shopping list.

Wash baby's linens and clothes. Wash just enough baby clothes for the first few days -- if Junior turns out to be a whopper, you may want to exchange some of those tiny newborn outfits!

Start setting up the nursery. How are other moms-to-be decorating the baby's room? Check out our message boards.

Do a home safety check. Get pointers in our babyproofing guide.

Stock the medicine cabinet. Find out what you need on our First Aid Kit shopping list.

Write up a birth plan. See our Birth Plans and Options checklist for help with this.

Pre-register with the hospital.

Pack for the hospital. Check out our Essential Birth & Labor checklist for what to bring.

Stock the freezer. We've got freeze-ahead recipes.

Arrange for help postpartum, (doula, relatives, friends, or baby nurse)

Choose a pediatrician. Read our article about finding a great baby doctor.

Buy or borrow a few nursing tops and nightgowns (if you're planning to breast-feed)