First figure out if you want to stay with that person for 18 years and beyong make sure you both can support baby for those years and beyond because pregnancy and the first years are importnant make sure you have money and family support here is a list for the first year Can You And Your Partner Afford This There are too many single home familes dont let ur child be another if your not ready Im 16 and i wanted the same I had An Abortion which i regret but i try to help others not make that same mistake. then I thought in my mind that I didnt want to be just Another teen Pregnant and Looking for Help from the government for College or throughout my years as an adult i didnt want people to look at me and say oh well she got a job or did something because she had to I want to be a Person Who does Something because I Want TO For Myself and My Future. Having a child is nice but Think Before You Sleep make sure its what you really want don think about yourself think about your child and his or her future before you choose either of your futures
List of Baby Stuff (from What To Expect; First Year)
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First Wardrobe:
3-7 Undershirts
3-8 Nightgowns w. drawstring bottoms
2-3 Blanket Sleepers
3-4 Waterproof pants/diaper covers/diaper wraps
2-3 Pairs Booties or Socks
3-6 Stretchies w. feet
3-6 Rompers (Onesies)
2 Washable Bibs
1-3 Sweaters
1-3 Hats
1 Bunting or Snowsuit Bag w. attached mitts
Linens
3-6 Receiving Blankets
3-4 Fitted Sheets
2 Quilted Mattress Pads
2-6 Waterproof Pads
2 Washable crib or bassinet blankets/comforters
1-2 Blankets for carraige or stroller
2-3 Hooded Terry Cloth Towels
2-3 Soft Washcloths
(For Cloth Diapers: 2-5doz Cloth Diapers, Diaper Liners, Diaper Pins)
Toiletries
Baby Soap
No Tears Shampoo
Baby Oil
Ointment for Diaper Rash
Diaper Wipes
Sterile Cotton Balls (for cleaning eyes & umbilical cord)
Baby Nail Clippers
Baby Brush & Comb
Feeding Supplies
1 Bottle w. nipple
4 Bottles, 4oz size and 10-12 Bottles, 8oz size w. nipple units
Utensils for Formula Prep
A Sterilizer
Pacifiers
Furniture
Crib
Crib Mattress
Bumpers
Changing Table
Diaper Pail (or Diaper Genie for disposables)
Chest of Drawers
Baby Tub
Toy Chest
Safety Gates
Highchair
Outings
Stroller
Car Seat
Diaper Bag
Playpen
Portable Feeding Seat
Nice To Have
Rocking Chair
Baby Moniter
Baby Swing
Portable Crib
WHAT TO TAKE TO THE HOSPITAL
En Route
Cash for Cab Fare/Parking Garage
Watch/Clock w. second hand for timing contractions
Notebook & pen for recording contractions, symptoms, emotions
For Labor
Plenty of change for telephone and snack machines
Insurance forms
Hospital preadmittance forms & information
Lotion for massages
Small paper bag to remedy hyperventilation
Sugarless lollipops to keep your mouth moist
Heavy socks for cold feet
Sandwiches or other snacks for Dad
Your address book or list of friends & family to be called
Comfortable, roomy outfit to go home in
