Big ideas
Get expert answers. Plan step-by-step projects.TURN BIG PROJECTS INTO SIMPLE STEPS Make your new arrival feel at home with step-by-step projects that fit your family.
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Find a great daycare
Follow our strategy to choose top-notch childcare.
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Stock up for baby
Learn what you really need to get for your newborn.
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Plan a baby shower
Follow our five-step plan for making the occasion special.
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Write a birth plan
Think ahead and reduce your worries as the big day approaches.
UNCOVER GREAT IDEAS Be ready for baby’s arrival and beyond with tips, ideas and more from around the web.
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Eat healthy during pregnancy5 quick tips for eating a healthy diet during your pregnancy.
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Child proof your homeMake your home safe for the little ones to roam.
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Potty train your toddlerMake a smooth transition from diapers to big boy pants.
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Maintain a healthy homeRid your home of harmful toxins that can harm a newborn.
ASK AN EXPERT Our pregnancy and baby experts can answer your big questions at this big moment – fast.
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When should a baby sleep through the night?
There is no “correct” answer because every baby is different.
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Is it OK to put a teether in the freezer?
Freezing teethers is not recommended.
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How often do babies need a bath?
Every few days is often enough.
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What can I do to prevent diaper rash?
Change your baby often and wipe well.
Expert spotlight
Cary Cook
About expert
Cary Cook is a registered nurse and health writer living in Chicagoland with two African grey parrots and two border collies.
