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Twelve
Tips Before Your Baby Arrives
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Register 2 to 3 months prior to your due
date. You can always |
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update
your choices. |
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Layette.
Diapers, gowns, blankets, socks...all the items needed
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keep
your baby warm, dry, fed and comfortable. |
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Car
seat. You can't leave the hospital without one! Many
parents |
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prefer
a small infant car seat because it can double as a
carrier. |
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Crib
and changing table. Consider a crib that converts to a
toddler |
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bed,
and a combination changing table/dresser. Select a
quality crib |
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mattress
that fits snugly with no more than two fingers width |
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between
the edge of the mattress and crib sides. |
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Bedding
and accessories. Decide on a color scheme or theme. |
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Begin
with crib bedding and go from there. |
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Must
haves. Baby monitor, bottle warm, and Diaper Genie(R)
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things
many new parents say they can't live without. |
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Rocking
chair or glider. Choose one with arm rests so you can
feed |
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your
baby comfortably. Consider an ottoman for resting your
legs. |
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Stroller.
You'll want a lightweight stroller for running around
town, |
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and
a more substantial model for neighborhood strolls. |
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Infant
swing. Essential for calming a cranky baby and lulling
him/her |
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to
sleep. Select an easy-entry, battery-operated model. |
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Play
yards, Pack N' Plays and diaper bag sets for babies on
the go! |
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Highchairs,
activity gym and safety gates take baby smoothly from |
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infancy
to childhood. |
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Photo
albums, memory books, growth charts and picture frames
to |
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record
and keep all of babies precious moments. |
