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at home essentials checklist
Your home will be transformed by your baby. Suddenly, you are running a 24/7 operation and feeling new appreciation for your mom. First things first - get the help you need. Pick up a few parenting books for basic questions, call on family and friends and check out online services designed to make your life easier (like this one!). You will also be spending more time at home, awake and taking pictures than you ever thought possible. In addition to getting a baby-friendly digital camera, now is the time to consider upgrading your electronics to download and send photos after the 3 a.m. feeding while watching your favorite show (conveniently recorded during 9 p.m. quiet time) and keeping an eye on the baby monitor.