Beyond the Nursery: How to Prep the Rest of Your House For a New Baby

Most importantly, leave plenty of time to ensure that your car seat is correctly installed. Then stash a few diapers, travel wipes, and some ziplock bags in the glove compartment (rule No. 1 of motherhood: there is no such thing as "too prepared.")

If your car is due for an oil change or annual maintenance or you notice anything "off" with it, take it into the shop now. It may not be a fun errand while you're pregnant, but it's a whole lot easier to do on your own than with a new baby.