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- Children and Family Finances. Saving for CollegeHayhoe, Celia Ray; Hsu, Chungwen (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-12-23)There are seven main categories on which the USDA bases its calculations for raising a child: housing, food, transportation, clothing, health care, childcare, education, and miscellaneous goods and services. This is an overview of saving for college.
- Children and Family Finances. Tax BenefitsHayhoe, Celia Ray; Hsu, Chungwen (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-12-23)There are seven main categories on which the USDA bases its calculations for raising a child: housing, food, transportation, clothing, health care, childcare, education, and miscellaneous goods and services. This is an overview of tax benefits.
- Children and Family Finances. The Cost of Raising a ChildHayhoe, Celia Ray; Hsu, Chungwen (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-12-23)There are seven main categories on which the USDA bases its calculations for raising a child: housing, food, transportation, clothing, health care, childcare, education, and miscellaneous goods and services. This is an overview of those seven categories.
- Planning for Baby. Car SeatsHayhoe, Celia Ray; Hsu, Chungwen (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-10-22)You will need to take your baby home from the hospital using a car seat. Taking the baby with you presents many changes. The important thing to remember is that the baby's safety should come first.
- Planning for Baby. Clothing Fabric Choices, Care Labels, Comfort, Fit, Size, and SafetyHayhoe, Celia Ray; Hsu, Chungwen (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-10-22)Often the most enjoyable activity while waiting for baby is purchasing clothes. It is important to keep a couple of things in mind when making purchases. The most important one is to provide your baby with comfort! The second is that babies grow fast. This fact sheet will help you understand comfort and safety, choose fabrics, and read labels.
- Planning for Baby. Crib Safety TipsHayhoe, Celia Ray; Hsu, Chungwen (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-10-23)Your baby will spend a lot of time sleeping. It is important to make sure that the crib is safe and where your baby is comfortable. This fact sheet gives the basic guidelines to get you started. As you become more comfortable and have a set routine, you will have a better idea of exactly what you will need and not need.
- Planning for Baby. Diaper Choices and ComfortHayhoe, Celia Ray; Hsu, Chungwen (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-10-23)This fact sheet reviews the pros and cons of using cloth diapers and disposable diapers.
- Planning for Baby. Safety Items and Other SuppliesHayhoe, Celia Ray; Hsu, Chungwen (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-10-23)The following is a list of baby items you may need. ﾠRemember, there are always unexpected needs! These are suggestions. Your budget will determine what you can afford.
- Planning for Baby. ScamsHayhoe, Celia Ray; Hsu, Chungwen (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-10-23)The mailers, magazines, catalogs, e-mail, and phone calls multiply as your baby's arrival date gets closer. It seems that the marketers and con artists know your baby is on its way almost as soon as you do.ﾠDeals for products that sound too good to be true probably are. This guide helps new parents watch out for the scams that are inevitable.
- Planning for Baby. The Basics You Will NeedHayhoe, Celia Ray; Hsu, Chungwen (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-10-22)Information in this series of fact sheets includes what you and your baby will need when leaving the hospital and at home - including clothing, crib and other furniture, car seat, and safety items.