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Whether you just found out you’re expecting or the baby will be here next month, preparing and decorating a nursery for him or her will likely be one of your biggest tasks during the pregnancy. One thing to keep in mind with nurseries is that the crib is typically the focal point. Not only is the crib the biggest piece of furniture in the room, your baby will be spending a lot of time in it.It’s worth your time to research and select the safest, most stylish crib you can find that fits in with t …

The trying COVID-19 times have meant staying away from those we love. However, we have also been forced to become creative to accommodate essential social components of our lifestyle. Moms-to-be can still enjoy their baby shower and receive gifts as we all look forward to welcoming a new member to the world. If you are looking for tips on how to host a drive-through baby shower in the wake of social distancing calls, we have several insights below. What Is A Drive-Through Baby Shower?What i …

If you know someone who is expecting a baby, hosting a shower for her is a fun way to celebrate the upcoming arrival as well as provide her with some of the supplies she and her partner will need to care for the baby. Throwing the shower as a surprise can be especially fun as you work hard to prepare the shower without letting her in on the secret.Step 1 Make Sure the Expectant Mother Would Welcome a Surprise Baby ShowerYou first need to ensure that your friend, family member, or co-worker would …

Many of today’s fathers find themselves taking a much more active role in parenthood than their own father did. Cultural attitudes and expectations have changed so much that baby showers, almost exclusively reserved for women just a generation ago, now increasingly include both parents-to-be. Although they might not admit it to everyone, men often love for friends to include them in this way. It also helps to build excitement about the upcoming birth of their child.Despite the growing acceptance …

If you’re expecting a baby, more than one person has probably asked if you have started a baby registry yet. If a store offers a baby registry, you can visit it in person or online to complete your registration. After you provide your name and basic contact information, you choose items you would like others to give you as gifts to help prepare for your baby’s arrival. The store then creates a list that visitors to your baby registry can access whenever it’s convenient for them.You don’t have to …

The average baby shower can easily cost up to $1,000 -- but especially in today's social media-obsessed world, the desire to make your shower picture-perfect and unique can easily mean that your shower could end up costing double or even triple the usual cost. You're not interested in spending that much on a baby shower -- after all, you feel like that money is much better spent on the nursery, your hospital bills, or not taking on debt. Still, you'd like to celebrate your new baby's arri …

Sharing the joy of an expectant mother by hosting a baby shower is a kind and loving thing to do. From party games to food to decorations and invitations, it also requires a lot of work on your part. However, you don’t have to feel stressed by your to-do list when you start getting organized for the baby shower as early as possible. Below are 12 tips to make the day enjoyable for everyone, including you.Don’t Schedule the Shower Too Close to the Due DateThe 6th to 7th month of pregnancy is often …