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Bringing baby home

August 18, 2011

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White Pages® Online is on hand this month to help mums-to-be prepare for that all-important day of bringing home baby.

While labour is arguably the hardest part of the baby making process, getting your home and lifestyle ready for the pitter patter of tiny feet can be just as stressful – often because it requires months of preparation.

Aside from getting around with your big bump, researching government bonuses, benefits and services can seem a little daunting in between all that pre-natal reading. Put those swollen feet up, jump on the computer and pop the name of your local Family Assistance office into the White Pages® Online Government search to get their contact details.  You can then call them and ask about the benefits you can claim.

You might also want to contact your local maternal health centre and ask a few questions about family health and parenting. Generally run through councils, they are free and easy to find by typing the name of your local council into White Pages® Online Government search. And remember – you can execute all of these searches from your smart phone using the White Pages® app.

One of the best parts of pregnancy is the shopping for baby. All those cute outfits, tiny booties and the three-wheeled pram you swear you will run behind every morning to shift the baby weight. Enter the name of your favourite baby shops into White Pages® Online to find their address and other contact details. Use the MyList functionality on White Pages® Online to collate a list of all the stores you intend to visit and then use the Maps function to plan your expedition.

Finally, when it comes to naming your baby, you might want to look at ‘Australia’s address book’ - the White Pages®. Surnames often make great baby names – think Taylor, Lee, Thomas, Ryan, Campbell, Wilson and Martin. So why not flick through your White Pages® Book for some naming inspiration?

This September, don’t let preparations for your baby’s arrival get as frantic as a maternity ward on a full moon, let the White Pages® be your calming doula.