Comments on: Preparing the Way For Baby – A Checklist For New Parents

By: Caeli

Caeli — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:34:42 +0000

I know how you guys are feeling! We’re due January 10 with our fourth child, and I’m realizing that the holidays are the worst possible time to have to prepare for baby. We’re still securing things like cribs, too, since we weren’t planning for this one and we gave away all the baby gear once our youngest grew out of it! Yes, 3 weeks to go and still no crib… talk about stressful!

By: PT Money

PT Money — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:31:36 +0000

Good ideas, Caveman. I’m there with you. Saving up my energy. ;)

By: That One Caveman

That One Caveman — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:22:28 +0000

Thanks. We didn’t think to add that to the list since my mom will be watching our daughter. But I definitely need to add that for everyone else’s benefit.

I never thought about a digital announcement. We already have our call list together and my parents will do the calls for us. We’ll be posting to our family blog once we have photos, so everyone else will get to see when we get home.

By: FFB

FFB — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:01:03 +0000

Great list! Expecting is certainly a hectic time. I would add:

If you already have a child then arrange babysitting well before. You want someone to watch you kids while you’re in the hospital and you need this person available at a moment’s notice.

Also, have a friend set up a digital announcement. Put a list of friends and family emails to let everyone know about the proud moment. It could be a simple email or you might be able to find an announcement site out there.

Good call on the car seat. Those things can be tough to install and you don’t want to try it when you’ve been up for 24 hours!