Stock up for baby

Stock up for baby

by Robin Roenker��

Babies are adorable, but figuring out what furniture and supplies to get for that bundle of joy can be confusing. Check out this list of basics and nice-to-haves to learn the what and why of buying for your new baby.

To compare products in one place,��visit Sears' interactive baby catalog, cradleandall.sears.com. Get ideas for decorating your baby's room, enter the $2000 sweepstakes, learn lullabies, get advice and tips,��and more.

During the first trimester, freelance writer Robin Roenker never leaves home without saltine crackers.

Level of difficulty
1 of out 5

No home improvement experience necessary for this project, but if you prefer you can hire a pro.

The basics

Steps:
6 steps
What you need:
39 items
Maintain it:
3 tasks

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