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Preparing for baby
Start with the essentials. Make room for the conversations, decisions, and practical arrangements that help you feel ready.
A practical place to start
Start with the jobs you will need to do in the first days at home. Inventory what you have before choosing extras.
Make the handoffs clear: packing, childcare arrangements, and shared responsibilities each need someone who knows the plan.
The guides
5 focused guides
Checklist & budgetPreparation
A baby registry for your real life
What you need, what you already have, and what can wait. Build a practical essentials list with a budget you control.
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Packing plannerPreparation
The hospital bag, thoughtfully packed
A compact packing list, a few questions for your hospital, and a handoff your support person can actually use.
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Visit worksheetPreparation
How to choose childcare that works for your family
Check the records, look beyond the tour, and compare the full cost and the shape of an ordinary week.
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Shared-care worksheetPreparation
Sharing the work before baby arrives
Turn “we’ll help each other” into clear responsibilities, realistic backups, and a plan you can revisit.
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Shortlist worksheetPreparation
A calmer way to choose a baby name
Make a small shared shortlist, talk through what matters, and try each name in everyday life.
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