Finalize your Baby Registry by weeks 20–26 so friends and family have time to shop for your shower.

Furniture like cribs , dressers , and strollers can have long shipping delays; ordering now ensures they arrive and are assembled before you feel too physically tired.

Researching brands, setting a budget, and stocking household basics. Trimester 2

If buying ahead, ensure the clothing size matches the season the baby will be at that age (e.g., don't buy a newborn-sized snowsuit for a summer baby).