Moms To Be Shopping Guide

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Meal Time
What You Need:
-  electric breast pump
-  nursing pillow
-  breast pads, shields, and cream
-  milk storage set
-  nursing bra
-  privacy cover-up
-  formula (if not breastfeeding)
-  bottles, nipples, and caps
-  bottle sterilizer
-  bottle and nipple brush
-  bottle drying rack
-  bibs and burp cloths
-  high chair
-  infant spoons
Luxury Items:
-  electric food grinder for homemade baby food
-  electric bottle warmer
-  extra portable breast pump

Play Time

What You Need:
-  rattles
-  teethers
-  pacifiers/binkies
-  infant development toys
-  classical or lullaby CDs
-  bouncer seat
-  stuffed animals
-  gym or play mat
Luxury Items:
-  automatic baby swing
-  safe walker (no wheels)

Out & About
What You Need:
-  infant car seat
-  baby sling or carrier
-  stroller
-  diaper bag
-  portable crib
Luxury Items:
-  jogging stroller
-  second, collapsible stroller
-  portable feeding seat
-  convertible car seat
-  shopping cart seat cover
-  viewing mirror

Health & Safety

What You Need:
-  baby monitor
-  safety gates
-  electrical outlet covers
-  corner guards and safety locks for cabinets
-  thermometer
-  bulb nasal aspirator
-  rubbing alcohol
-  petroleum jelly
-  sterile cotton balls
-  pediatrician approved medication
-  first aid kit

Pampered You

What You Need:
-  day spa gift certificate
-  personal trainer
-  workout clothes and sneakers
-  soothing body cream
-  cooking service for at least a month
-  maid service
-  commemorative jewelry

Miscellaneous

What You Need:
-  books on breastfeeding and parenting
-  baby book or journal
-  birth announcements and thank you notes
-  developmental DVDs
-  picture frames
-  hand sanitizer

Baby Registries

Even a shopaholic mom can be daunted by all the new stuff she suddenly needs. But there’s no reason you have to buy it all yourself. Family, friends, and co-workers will all want to help you celebrate your new arrival. Baby registries work just like wedding gift registries: Sign up for what you want at a store (or stores) you love, and no one will have to worry that they’re not geting you exactly what you want. Here are a few to check out:

Amazon (representing a variety of merchants)
Babies "R" Us
Baby Depot
Buy Buy Baby
One Step Ahead
Pottery Barn Kids
Right Start
Target
Walmart

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