The Baby Prep Playbook: Getting Ready for Your New Arrival

Getting ready to welcome a baby can be one of the most exciting moments of your life. But there's no denying that it can also feel very overwhelming. Anyone who has done it will tell you, there are so many decisions you have to make: What items should you add to your baby registry? When should you set up your nursery? Should you create a birth plan? When and what do you babyproof? When should you find a pediatrician? The questions can feel endless. We get it. Here's a guide to help you sort through what you need and what you don't, and help you feel empowered about the choices you're making for your growing family.

Before Your Baby's Arrival

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Getting Ready for Day 1 at Home

9 Smart Ways To Prep Your Home Before Your Newborn Arrives

6 Ways to Babyproof Your Home—From Kitchen Hazards to Hidden Risks

Focusing on You

Your Third Trimester Game Plan: What to Do Now So You’re Not Overwhelmed Later

We Said No to Visitors After Our Baby Was Born—and Why I Have No Regrets

My Husband Didn’t Agree on My Birth and Feeding Plans—Here’s How We Worked Through It

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