| Well, what else can be as exciting for proud | | | | to keep baby warm and cozy at bedtime.For the |
| parents-to-be than the first glimpse of their bundle | | | | summer months, you need short sleeved or |
| of joy? Shopping for baby of course. Here is | | | | sleeveless suits, hats or bonnets to protect baby |
| some help to start your baby-shopping | | | | from the sun and light cotton blankets.There's |
| adventure.Buy a car safety seat. It's the law!You | | | | more to buyThe list includes a baby crib and |
| need to buy an approved car safety seat before | | | | mattress, crib sheets, nappies/ disposable diapers, |
| your baby arrives. Your precious newborn has to | | | | baby wipes, a baby bathtub, mild bath soap, soft |
| be safe and cozy on his first car ride from the | | | | towels, a sling to carry your baby and a few |
| hospital to home. Some hospitals insist on you | | | | toys. Choose the right toys for your newborn so |
| purchasing a car seat before they let you take | | | | that they do what they are meant to- stimulate |
| baby home.Shop for a soft-padded, rear-facing | | | | her and provide entertainment.Tips for happy |
| infant car seat to hold him snug and secure and | | | | shoppingStart shopping for baby 2-3 months |
| support his back and neck. You can also go in for | | | | before you are due or earlier if you anticipate bed |
| a lightweight one that can double up as a carrier | | | | rest in late pregnancy. If this is your first baby, |
| or a rocker.Buy an uncomplicated system with a | | | | shop with a close friend or relative for helpful |
| permanent base in which the seat effortlessly | | | | advice.Dads-to-be can get involved in shopping for |
| snaps in and out, so that you don't have to refer | | | | baby to get a feel of their impending |
| to the manual every time you use it. If you are | | | | responsibilities. A better and less tiring option is to |
| not confident about safely installing one, seek | | | | split the list, especially if you always disagree with |
| professional help.Baby's LayetteBabies are not | | | | each other's taste. |
| always born on days with the best weather. Be | | | | Go by your list, not the store's. A designer |
| prepared with a basic layette for any kind of | | | | wardrobe might look appealing; but your little one |
| weather. Thankfully, babies cannot recognize | | | | will outgrow her clothes quickly.Don't let the buying |
| designer wear, so it is easy to stick to your | | | | overburden you, savor and cherish each moment |
| budget.Opt for soft, absorbent clothes that can | | | | as you imagine a new life soon snuggle in all those |
| be machine-washed and dried. For cold winter | | | | cute outfits!There is nothing more comforting than |
| months, buy long sleeve undershirts, stretchies, | | | | being prepared for your baby's arrival. After the |
| sweaters and pajamas with built in feet. Stock a | | | | marathon of childbirth, the last thing you want is |
| few mittens, socks, warm woolen blankets and | | | | frantic shopping trips. |
| snug hats for outings. Buy a soft woolen sleeper | | | | |