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Getting ready to bring home baby? This checklist will help you stay on track in those first busy months!
Make sure you have a baby safe car seat ready in your care even before you take your baby home.
Announce the birth!
Schedule your child and maternal health check-ups for early months.
Have a diaper bag stocked and ready to go.
Register your baby’s birth at the local birth registration office.
Add your baby to your health insurance.
Ensure your baby has immunizations on schedule.
Research childcare options if you are going back to work.
Look at education options, some places require you to get a name down very early.
We have to-do lists for every stage of pregnancy. Check out all of our printer-friendly fact sheets for expecting parents!