The Girlfriend's Guide to Baby Gear

It's official. You're pregnant. Get used to the fact that life is never going to be the same. And break out the credit card, because that little bundle of joy is going to cost you. The list seems endless--from car seats to changing pads. But don't despair. The Girlfriends are here to take some of the guesswork out of shopping for baby-to-be. We'll tell you when to skimp and when to splurge, and which hand-me-downs are safe and which are sorry. You'll get advice on...

• Where to get what you need
• Crib and car seat do's and don'ts
• Wardrobe musts and misses--for mother and child
• Stocking the nursery and the rest of the house
• What every new mom should have on hand for herself
• The Master Shopping List--don't leave home without it

Plus the Top 10 Things to Do for Yourself Before the Baby Arrives, the Top 10 Baby Items You Won't Find at a Baby Store, the Top 10 Best--and Worst--Things to Borrow, the Top 10 Signs of a First-Time Mom, and more...