Baby Inspiration Guide

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1. Fun Pregnancy Reveal Wear a t-shirt or tank top that reveals when you’re due, e.g. ‘due in June’ and wear it when you visit a friend or family member. Wait to see their reaction once they read what your shirt says. [ + ]

2. Sonogram Invites Feature your sonogram on your shower invite cards for a unique spin.
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3. Photo Comfort Your baby will feel secure wrapped in a photo blanket featuring your loving faces.
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4. Registry Cards Contact Cards make fun, simple registry handouts for friends & family.
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5. Baby Gear With so many gadgets and do-hickeys out there, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Think basics: crib, car seat, clothes, diapers, baby sling, bottles—and go from there. You’ll get a better feel for what your baby needs once he or she arrives. [ + ]

6. Baby Layette Checklist You’ll want to start from a good base of baby clothes when you little one arrives (laundry shouldn’t be an issue the first week); forego newborn sizes since she’ll grow fast in those early weeks; choose soft fabrics and easy snaps. [ + ]

7. Choosing a Pediatrician It’s best to have a pediatrician lined up before you give birth as the doctor will conduct their first check-up while you are still in the hospital (or within the first few days). Ask around for referrals and do a few phone interviews to ensure it’s a good match. [ + ]

8. The Right Name Choosing a name for your baby can be easy—or not. Take your time. You’ve got nine months. You may want to dig into your family tree to see if any names resonate. Reference your heritage for ideas. Or, you could name your kid Moon Unit or Pilot Inspektor ;) [ + ]

9. Birthing Classes Lamaze, the Bradley Method, HypnoBirthing, there are many different approaches to preparing for labor—pick a class that you believe will best help you cope with the rigors of childbirth. [ + ]

10. Grab-n-Go Hospital Bag Have that bag at the ready weeks before your due date so all you’ll have to worry about is getting to the hospital; fill it with comfy clothes, lotions, a book, and other items that will make you feel at home—and don’t forget the layette. [ + ]