I'm here today to give you some helpful tips when your newborn comes into the world in about nine months and goes home. I want to make it as easy as possible for you and your spouse to bring the baby home to a safe and prepared home. Having a child takes a lot of work and effort, beyond just taking care of the baby. Babies need special attention in everything, because they are not yet able to do things on their own, but as they grow up, they will become less and less dependent on you and your spouse. One of the most important things you need to prepare before baby arrives is to have enough funds in your account for any emergencies that may arise during the first few months of baby being home. You and your spouse should start saving a little money each month during pregnancy. That way, when the baby is here, you'll have a head start and won't have to dip into your savings accounts. This will help you considerably. You want to take out health insurance for your baby because babies are fragile and can get sick very easily. The last thing you want is for your baby to end up in the emergency room and you don't have insurance for them and have to pay cash. Diaper rash, colic, and fever are perhaps some of the most common illnesses babies get. Diaper rash can occur from frequent diaper changes and the baby's soft skin can develop a rash. As well as baby's skin being too sensitive. Colic is uncontrollable crying caused by gas or stomach pain. Fever occurs when the rectal temperature exceeds 100 degrees Fahrenheit. There are many things you can do to prevent these illnesses, such as washing your hands before touching the baby, cleaning the baby's nose, and getting vaccinations. Get CPR training maybe something else...... middle of paper ......r seat, you need to make sure to use the harness slots near the child's shoulder. Place the harness at the level of the child's armpits. When your children start to outgrow car seats, you may want to get them a booster seat, but don't move them from a car seat too soon. You shouldn't put your child in a booster seat until he or she weighs between 40 and 80 pounds. Most children can safely use an adult seat belt between the ages of 8 and 12. Here's how you'll know your child is ready; your child reaches 4 feet 9 inches, Your child sits against the back of the seat with their knees comfortably bent at the edge of the seat, The lap belt rests flat and comfortably on the top of your child's thighs and the shoulder belt rests on middle of your child's shoulder and chest. When your child meets these requirements, he or she is now ready to wear the adult seat belt..