Preparing for a Baby

How to Accept the New, Bigger Pregnant You

By nservice

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Congratulations you are pregnant. It's news most women look forward to, but along with the joy comes the agony – for some – of watching your body change. To some women accepting the new and bigger you is a hard task, but it’s possible... more »

How to Arrange Baby Furniture in the Nursery

By Heatheray

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How the baby furniture is arranged in the nursery is an important consideration when planning for and decorating your little one's new room. Here are some practical tips... more »

How to Ask for Paternity Leave

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Do your research and develop a plan before you discuss paternity leave with your employer... more »

How to Avoid a Cesarean By Giving Labor a Chance

By Heidi Gonzales

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Unfortunately, cesareans are very common in our society. They are done for various reasons: elective, labor is taking too long, the doctor becomes impatient, it's the weekend, first-time mothers think its not moving fast enough--the list goes on. ... more »

How to avoid baby naming mistakes

By Karen Cotton

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From the time you announce your pregnancy until the day you give birth, you will no doubt be inundated with family and friends asking "So, have you chosen a name?" Keep your child from applying for a name change at the age of 18 by ... more »

How to Avoid Unwanted Advice About Baby Names

By NaomiRG

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When it comes to baby names, everyone has an opinion. Sometimes this advice is helpful--that is, if you're actually seeking advice. Sometimes advice givers can become nags or, in some cases, try to push you into a name choice. Here's how to ... more »

How to be a Single Teenage Parent

By MelanieF

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You’ve just found out you are having a baby. This is a great thing. Everyone loves babies. But alas, you are still a teenager and have many years of what you thought were going to be carefree youth. Overnight, you are going to have to take on ... more »

How to Buy a Cloth Diaper Pail

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Deciding to cloth diaper your child is a personal choice that parents make for different reasons; however, there is a lot more to cloth diapering than just the cloth diaper. One thing you have to think about is what type of cloth diaper pail you ... more »

How to Buy a New Crib

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Cribs run the gamut from Civics to Ferraris in looks, materials and sticker price. Shop for a crib that's built to last. It will be shaken, rattled and rolled (and sometimes slept in) for years... more »

How to Buy an Umbrella Stroller

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Just about every new parent ends up owning an umbrella stroller. because they are so practical. These strollers fold up easily so they don't take up much space in the car. If you want buy an umbrella stroller, here are some tips to guide your ... more »

How to Change a Diaper

By foxyangel360

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In this How To article you will learn how to efficiently change a baby's diaper... more »

How to choose girl baby names

By Natalie Hernandez

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Trying to choose the perfect name for your new baby girl can be stressful and hard. Perhaps there are several names that you like or that your spouse likes and maybe you two are having a hard time in choosing one... more »

How to Choose a Baby Name

By rachel33c

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Choosing a name for your little bundle of joy can be a very difficult and stressful task. By following these steps the process will be a little easier... more »

How to Choose a Baby Nursery Theme

By eHow Parenting Editor

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You imagine your baby to be that perfect little miracle you've always dreamed of. And such a perfect little angel needs a perfect little room. Some people want to know the gender of the baby so they can design the nursery to a tee. When you think ... more »

How to Choose a Baby's Last Name

By NaomiRG

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Choosing a last name for a baby is easy if both parents have the same last name. However, it's become more common for a baby to have parents with different last names. Perhaps the parents are unmarried; or perhaps they each chose to keep their ... more »

How to Choose a Crib Style

By tori76

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There are thousands of cribs on the market today. With so much choice, it may actually make it more difficult to decide on one for your nursery. But a few simple decisions can narrow your options significantly so you can select a crib style that ... more »

How to Choose a Fetal Doppler

By nservice

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A Doppler is basically an ultrasound type machine at an extremely low power level. To use, you simply apply a generous squidgy of gel to your tummy, switch the unit on and hold the end and listen to your child's galloping heartbeat. It can help ... more »

How to choose between breast feeding or formula feeding your baby

By Natalie Hernandez

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There has been so much debate on this subject, and even when you give birth the nurses and doctors try and push you into breastfeeding. In my own personal experience of being a mother of three, two formula feed and one breastfeed, I feel I can ... more »

How to Choose Initials for Your Baby

By NaomiRG

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As you choose a baby name, don't forget to make sure the baby's prospective initials are appropriate and not subject to mockery. Here's what to look for when choosing initials for your child... more »

How to Compromise on a Baby Name

By NaomiRG

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Thinking of a great baby name would be easier if it was your decision alone! Two people may love each other enough to start a family together, but when it comes to choosing on a name, they may have completely different ideas. Unless you both ... more »

How to Conduct a Home Birth Midwife Consultation

By Heidi Gonzales

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Congratulations. You've done your research and decided that a home birth is the right birthing method for you. Now that your decision is made, you just have to choose the right midwife to attend your blessed event. There are certain questions ... more »

How to Create a Babies "R" Us Registry

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Creating a baby registry is a fun ritual and a way to organize your baby's necessities and fun-to-have lists in one place. Definitely create a baby registry if you are going to have a baby shower, so that your guests have ideas for what you need. ... more »

How to Create a Baby Registry

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Preparing for your baby is an exciting time for you and your partner. As a new parent, you may feel overwhelmed by all of the choices you will have to make. Creating your baby registry should be a fun experience. You get to choose the perfect ... more »

How to Create a Custom Baby Book

By michellemathews

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New parents love to fill out baby books for their children to look back on when they grow up. Unfortunately, many baby books are filled with pages asking for information that you may not really care to write down, such as the date little Samantha ... more »

How to Create a Garden Nursery Theme for a Baby

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Whether you want a pastel colored garden party or a more Japanese-inspired flower theme, there are dozens of nursery accessories that can create a beautiful nursery for your baby. It can be overwhelming going through the dozens, if not hundreds, ... more »

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