 Breast vs. bottle
Choosing whether to breastfeed, bottle feed – or both – can be a difficult decision for some mothers. Educate yourself early on so you can decide what method you’d prefer, but keep an open mind.
For information about breastfeeding, check out these sites:
These retail sites also contain general breastfeeding information:
For more information about formula feeding, check out these sites from the three main providers; you also can register on these sites to receive coupons and freebies:
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Car safety
Correctly used, car seats may drastically reduce the risk of injury and death to a child. These resources can help you keep baby safe:
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Maternity clothes
While the list of stores selling maternity clothes used to be pretty short, that’s no longer the case. It’s easier than ever to find maternity clothes – and at a range of prices.
These national chains offer maternity clothes in stores and/or online:
Family, friends, colleagues – and even people you barely know – may want to get your baby gifts. Make it easy for them to pick the perfect one by registering for items you need. Registering with at least two stores is probably enough, and keep in mind that some folks prefer going to the store versus buying online so make sure that’s an option with at least one of your choices. Here are stores that offer a range of products for which you can register:
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Pregnancy resources
You’re bound to have questions about whether what you’re experiencing during your pregnancy is normal or not. While your doctor is your best resource, there are also plenty of books and web sites that offer valuable information.
These books were published or updated in the past few years:
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Full of Life: Mom-to-Mom Tips I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Was Pregnant
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Girlfriend’s Guide to Pregnancy
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Great Expectations series
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The Pregnancy Journal: A Day-to-day Guide a Healthy and Happy Pregnancy
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Your Pregnancy Week by Week
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What to Expect series
Some of the following sites, which contain general information about pregnancy and parenting, also are associated with hard cover magazines. Subscription information is available on those sites:
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Choosing a name
Choosing a name for your little one can be tough. Check out some of the books and web sites devoted to baby names and their meanings. You might find it easier to keep an ongoing log of your favorites, working your way toward a “short list” before settling on just one.
These books were published or updated in the past couple years:
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A is for Adam, E is for Eve
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Baby Names Made Easy
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Baby Name Wizard: A Magical Method for Finding the Perfect Name for Your Baby
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Beyond Ava & Aidan: The Enlightened Guide to Naming Your Baby
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Cool Names for Babies
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The Complete Book of Baby Names
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The Name Book
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The One-in-a-Million Baby Name Book
These are some general baby name web sites:
These are some religious baby name web sites:
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