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Babywearing: Best Infant Carriers & Slings

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Two months and counting!

It's time to assemble everything you'll need for baby's arrival.

Just in case--they do arrive early, you know!

I've unpacked the new car seat and washed the baby clothes.  Now I need to figure out which baby sling is best for a newborn.

Here's what I've found about wearing an infant:

 

4 Effortless Ways To Simplify Your Pregnancy

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how-to-simplify-your-pregnancy-with-grocery-delivery-and--meals-from-friends.jpg Pregnancy should be a FUN time!

When you're feeling tired and oh-so-pregnant,

take all the shortcuts you can.

Here are 4 of my favorite ways to simplify life, before and after baby arrives!

 

How To Survive A Summer Pregnancy

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Hot.  Humid.  Heavy.

All 3 describe what it feels like to be pregnant in July.

Since we can't all crank the thermostat down to 65 degrees, here are some tips for feeling cool and comfortable during a summer pregnancy.

 

Best Baby Strollers To Test Drive While Pregnant

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emmaljunga-pram-best-baby-stroller-travel-system.jpg I'm a stroller aficionado. 

I can't say I've plunked down $800 for the Bugaboo, but I have owned a series of top brand strollers:

  • a Graco travel system
  • Combi
  • Maclaren
  • Inglesina
  • Peg Perego
  • and even a fancy Emmaljunga pram

 Here's my best advice for buying baby strollers--both single and double!

 

Safe Nail Polish Brands For Pregnant Women

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best-nail-polish-to-use-when-pregnant-safe-manicures-for-pregnant-women.jpg I'm pregnant, but I'd like to paint my toes a pretty color for the beach.

Easier said than done--and not only because it's so hard to bend over!

I'm worried that unnecessary chemicals will be dangerous for the baby.  Is it safe to paint your nails while pregnant?

Here's the safest nail polish I've found for pregnant mothers, along with tips for pregnancy pedicures.

 

Top 5 Things Every Pregnant Woman Needs To Buy

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things-every-pregnant-woman-needs-to-buy-best-pregnancy-book.jpg You have so much to buy for baby.

But every pregnant women needs a few things for herself, too. 

It's taken me 3 pregnancies to whittle this list down to the true essentials. 

Here are the top 5 things I think every pregnant woman needs to buy:

 

Best Place To Buy Plus Size Maternity Clothes

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best-places-to-buy-plus-size-maternity-clothes-for-xl-pregnant-women.jpg What if your body's not small...before you even got pregnant?

Where are you supposed to find maternity clothes that start at XL and get even bigger as your body expands?

 

It's not easy, friend.  But I've shopped online and off to find you the best places to buy plus-size maternity clothes. 

Keep reading for my personal advice on xl maternity clothes!

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  • Here is a website which tells you how fast a baby grows and what size diaper the baby will wear for how long.
  • Here is a chart that tells you how many diapers to buy for a newborn baby and beyond, along with advice for stockpiling diapers on sale.
  • This Beatrix Pottery figurine was saved from the attic, and it makes a great plastic-free accessory for the nursery.
  • Make your baby's nursery greener by using family items you already own.
  • Here are some inexpensive ways to make your baby's nursery green, recycled, and organic.
  • MakeMeBabies.com is a fun game to predict what your new baby will look like, based on parents photos.  Here's how to tell if your baby will look like you!
  • Here are 5 safe and natural ways to get your baby kicking, along with links about fetal movement and how to do a kick count.
  • What makes a pregnant woman more tired than normal:  anemia, diabetes, hypothyroidism or depression during pregnancy.
  • Here's a list of things that might be wrong if you are pregnant and more exhausted or tired than normal.
  • Do you have a stuffy nose and congestion while pregnant?  Here's what to do about pregnancy rhinitis and environmental factors to avoid inhaling.
  • Here are insider tips for flying while pregnant, or the question you're dying to know, will an airplane seatbelt fit around a pregnant woman?
  • What to avoid when it comes to nursery decor.

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