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Getting Ready For Baby : A Newborn Checklist

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Getting Ready For Baby - A Newborn Checklist By Laurie J Cooper | Submitted On September 16, 2011 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Share this article on Facebook 1 Share this article on Twitter Share this article on Google+ Share this article on Linkedin Share this article on StumbleUpon Share this article on Delicious Share this article on Digg Share this article on Reddit Share this article on Pinterest Expert Author Laurie J Cooper Having everything you need for baby ready to go before you bring your newborn home is a wise thing for a new parent to do. But what to get for a newborn baby? Keep in mind that you never really need as much as you think you will. Be realistic. Do you really need a bottle warmer? If you 're a parent who can afford it and you want it even if you don 't need it, then go for it. Just know that in a few months you 're probably going to be reselling it because you 've realized that some things are more trouble than they 're worth. I advise having the nursery set up, with supplies in place, clothes washed and ready to go, three to four weeks before your due date. That way, even if your baby comes early, you 'll be prepared. It 's so much easier to come home from the hospital when you know you 've got everything you need on hand. Below is a list of the essential must haves for your baby 's comfort and safety. ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT • Bassinet, Co-Sleeper/Crib or a Pack and Play for your bedroom. For the first 12 weeks, you

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