(HealthDay News) -- Although you can never fully prepare for the experience of caring for a new baby, there are plenty of issues to resolve before baby arrives.
Here are guidelines to help prepare for your newborn, courtesy of the American Pregnancy Association:
* Take parenting classes to help learn basic care, parenting skills and building family relationships.
* Make sure you have the essentials, including a car seat, crib, plenty of diapers, bottles and formula.
* Take a first aid class to learn CPR and other emergency basics.
