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What to Have on Hand after Baby Arrives
By Deborah Ng
It's getting down to the wire. You have every chapter in What to Expect When You're Expecting (Workman Publishing, 2002) memorized, you make a daily check of every baby and pregnancy Web site on the Internet and your going-to-the-hospital suitcase is packed and waiting by the front door. You might feel as if you're adequately prepared for your impending arrival, but are you? Many new parents have spent nine months or longer researching so they'll be ready to bring their baby home, only to be surprised at how many supplies they're actually lacking on the big day.
No matter how many checklists are printed and tacked onto the refrigerator, you'll probably still find yourself running out of the house at some odd hour for a necessary baby item. While there will always be items to be purchased after the baby is born, there are many items you'll want to have in the house beforehand.
Halvorsen also recommends moms stock up on nursing pads and nursing bras. And comfort is important. Be sure to have several pairs of pants featuring elastic waistbands and big, comfortable T-shirts to wear.
There are a few other non-baby items you'll want to have on hand. For instance, one of the family cars should have a tank filled with gas. The last thing you want is to have to fill up on the way to the hospital, or worse, run out of gas en route.
Because the last thing you'll want to do after your baby arrives is cook, stock your freezer with pre-cooked casseroles and soups a couple of weeks before the baby is due. Preparing meals ahead of time might also be a good way to deal with all of those nesting instincts!
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