| A pregnancy is full of emotions for both the | | | | bib can still catch. |
| expecting mom and dad. From the first | | | | |
| positive test, you are sent on a roller | | | | New experiences are so meaningful, but still |
| coaster of ups and downs. Worries and elation | | | | almost overwhelming when you get home. Your |
| run hand and hand and as the weeks and months | | | | baby is ready for a bath, but how did the |
| fly by, you begin to wonder if you will ever | | | | nurses do it at the hospital? Slippery babies |
| be ready for this baby. | | | | and wet washcloths aside, is your baby soap |
| | | | gentle enough? You might consider trading in |
| As ready as you think you are, parents are | | | | your standard bath items for vitamin rich |
| never truly prepared for the first moment | | | | baby skin care products that will soothe and |
| that squirming, shrieking bundle is placed in | | | | protect baby's skin. Research your selection |
| your arms. Suddenly the hours of waiting and | | | | before baby arrives to ensure you have time |
| labor vanish and you know life will never be | | | | to find the perfect items. |
| the same. And you're right - it won't. That | | | | |
| is why it is so important to prepare for the | | | | Taking Care of what's Most Important |
| little one before her arrival, when you | | | | |
| actually have time to do so! | | | | Planning and purchasing aside, it is almost |
| | | | certain that both expectant mother and father |
| The Big Stuff | | | | will be stressed. While this is perfectly |
| | | | normal for both parents anticipating such a |
| The most exciting part of preparing for baby | | | | life changing event, the stress should be |
| is procuring up the large items. Setting up | | | | dealt with - especially for mom as it can |
| the nursery, turning on the mobile just to | | | | actually be dangerous in pregnancy. |
| listen to the lullaby, washing sheets, and | | | | |
| assembling the swing are givens. Parents are | | | | As so many things are off limits to pregnant |
| told countless times what to register for or | | | | woman, you should take advantage of what is |
| buy in the way of crib bedding, furniture, | | | | available. Take time for a spa day, or pamper |
| and baby gear. There are checklists with | | | | yourself at home with deluxe bath products |
| these items, and when you reach the bottom of | | | | such as the Mama Mio line available though |
| the list, you feel a sense of satisfaction. | | | | Dad can help mom relax with a soothing |
| But, are you really ready? | | | | massage. Special stretch mark minimizers are |
| | | | available that can not only make for a |
| The Small Stuff | | | | soothing rub, but also help battle those |
| | | | annoying stretch marks. |
| When you get the new baby home from the | | | | |
| hospital, it's the little things that count. | | | | Regardless of how prepared you are, or how |
| Most registries and baby stores don't tell | | | | prepared you think you are, there will always |
| you how important it is to have a great | | | | be one last thing to grab or find once you're |
| diaper bag or the (literally) hidden benefits | | | | on your own with your new baby. Instead of |
| of WeeBlocks. Burp clothes receive almost | | | | letting the changes and excitement of |
| instant use and even though your little one | | | | becoming new parents overwhelm you, take a |
| won't be eating solid foods for a little | | | | deep breath, relax, and enjoy parenthood. You |
| while, you might be surprised at how much a | | | | can never get these moments back. |