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Preparing for a new baby can turn even the calmest adults into full‑blown researchers, scrolling through endless lists of “must‑haves” that somehow stretch into the triple digits. It’s exciting, overwhelming, and—if we’re being honest—a little bit expensive.
But according to pediatricians, many parents are stocking up on items that look impressive in a nursery photo but don’t actually contribute much to a baby’s health, safety, or development. Meanwhile, the things that do matter often get overlooked in the chaos of shopping carts and registry checklists.
