I’m 7 mo. pregnant, what should I buy?

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I am seven months pregnant, and I was wondering what I should start buying? What is the most important buy now?”

At seven months, it seems like birth is so close. You’ve heard how pregnancy is nine months, so it would seem like you should have two months to go, right? But the reality is that at 38 weeks from conception, pregnancy is really 10 months from your last period. So at 21 weeks, you’re really only a little past the halfway mark of your pregnancy. You still have plenty of time to get anything and everything you might need for the baby. And the stores will still be open after the baby’s born, too.

But if you just have an urge to shop, here’s some stuff that there’s no harm in buying now:

– nursing bras and nipple pads

– a breast pump and/or bottle-feeding supplies

– a newborn soft front carrier (not a sling, though, they’re unsafe)

– size 1 diapers (your baby will only be in newborn size for a short while)

– dark-colored washcloths

– crib, mattress, crib sheets, rocking chair, dresser with a changing pad attached firmly to the top

– a car seat safety-rated for newborns

– a lightweight stroller

– a trash can with a firm-fitting lid for diapers

– a fan for baby’s room (air circulation reduces the risk of SIDS)

In addition to shopping for baby stuff, you may also want to stock up on household supplies like trash bags, light bulbs, stamps, pens, envelopes, cleaning supplies, pet food, laundry detergent and so on. For a “To-Do Before Baby” checklist, click here.

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