What do you do to prepare for the arrival of your baby?

Personally, I think it's never too early to shop for babies. I started buying clothes almost three years before I got pregnant! LOL! Needless to say my husband was kind of shocked. He could see how baby crazy I was. At some point I had a small trunk filled to the brim with baby clothes, crocheted booties, baby caps and socks and all kinds of baby stuff. He asked me to wait until we were sure that I was going to have a baby, so I did. I wish I hadn't because I couldn't afford to buy too much more once I was pregnant. We were on more of a limited budget. As far as what you should buy, that probably depends on what you already have. I found that I got the most use out of simple things like baby t-shirts and onesies and baby socks. If your home is comfortably warm then your little one might not need heavy clothing at all. But, certainly go ahead and buy a very warm jacket or sweater, if weather gets cold there. If you can afford to do so now, buy for up to a year or more. I did that too, and had clothes for my daughter all the way up to her second birthday already purchased even before she was born. I shopped at clearance sales and second hand shops to keep the costs low. So, it didn't cost that much money. You could find some really good deals on baby clothes on Ebay. I saw a huge box of baby clothes for less than $25 the other day on Ebay. I'm sure you will know what is best for your baby, so just have fun shopping! Shopping is one of the best parts of becoming a new mommy. Well, that and holding the new baby. Be well, my friend and blessings upon you and your baby-to-be!

I am glad that your second baby will be born in October. Since you will have your second baby, you don't have to buy lots of new things. Why not just use your first child's things? Such as the clothes. Baby always grows fast, so it is not necessary to buy lots of new cloths for he/she. If you want to buy, then please try to buy less and you can use this money for other better usage. I think you need to buy the diapers, baby shampoo and so on. I hope you will have a cute and healthy baby.

do not buy things that are not necessary, and i think it is too early for you to have a shopping for your baby. take your time, make a list. i know it is so exciting when you are expecting a new one.and you can talk to mothers too to have idea on buying things for your baby.goodluck

Well,let me first congratulate you and wish all the best for you delivery and moreover every mother thinks and does in the same way as you but be carefull with your health and dont take any risky job while shopping,i never does shoping when i was pregant ,it has done by hubby and my mother all the time.

Some say it's the hardest part "being the father". watching your wife take in and not being able to do much, I just kept my calm and collected. (I packed everything, made sure things was sorted etc) That's the only thing I could really do. My mum was right behind us even more so than anyone else I know. A great source of looking ahead and keeping clear :) ~Joey