shopping checklist

Welcome to pregnancy! This is the start of an incredible journey. To help you along, we offer info on pregnancy symptoms, weight gain and nutrition, what's safe during pregnancy and what's not, pregnancy stages, labor and delivery, and more -- plus how to sift through all those baby names to find the perfect one.


Pregnancy shopping checklist: First trimester

Pregnancy books
Now's the time to start your pregnancy and parenting library! Start with basics and classics, like The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy, The BabyCenter Essential Guide to Pregnancy and Birth, and Dr. Sears' The Birth Book.

New pants or waist extender
Your belly may not be visibly rounder yet, but your pants may not fitting as well, even just a few weeks in. A new pair of pants with a bit of Lycra stretch might fit the bill perfectly. If you don't want to start buying new clothes, try a waist extender such as the Belly Belt or Bella Band. Keeping comfy is your new mission, and it's more important than you may think: some women report that looser waistbands ease morning sickness.

Body pillow
Most pregnant women say their number-one favorite purchase is their body pillow. Even this early, you may get uncomfortable easily, and a body pillow is a must-have for ensuring a better night's sleep.

Tooth gear
Your mouth may be drier, your gums more sensitive — and you're more susceptible to gingivitis now. Preventing periodontal disease is a must for pregnant women, so buy yourself a nice new, soft-head toothbrush, dental floss, and a tongue scraper, and use them every day to keep your mouth fresh and healthy.

Sports bra
Your breasts are feeling more tender now, and while you may not be ready for a maternity bra, a sports bra will give you gentle support and ease discomfort.

A good body lotion
Your skin will start feeling drier, so latch on to a good all-body moisturizer that you can slather on now and throughout your pregnancy.

Pregnancy journal
You have just begun an incredible journey. How are you feeling? What are you thinking? Jot down your emotions, thoughts, or questions in a pregnancy journal. It can help you feel connected to the little person growing inside you and will be a one-of-a-kind keepsake after he's born.• Go to the second trimester list• Go to the third trimester list• Get more shopping information for your baby's first six weeks

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