The baby-arrival guide
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By Janel Atlas
The arrival of a new baby is often heralded with great preparations. Bitty clothes are washed, crib assembled, car seat installed.
You may even have planned out a new schedule, made a new budget and rearranged your home.
But few new parents are really prepared for the monopolizing energy of a baby. Where it used to take you 20 minutes to shower, dress and get out the door, with a newborn you’re lucky if you can make it to a lunch date on time. Still, there are practical ways to further prepare so that everything won’t descend into chaos once your baby arrives.
Here, experts offer seven ways to make the most of preparing for your new addition...
