45 Reasons to Have a Baby. Right. Now.
Cold feet? A few good reasons to dive right in.
by the Babble Staff
May 21, 2008
10. You Can Stop at One
Or two, or three. But no one expects you to have more than that — unless you're Angelina Jolie.
11. There's Always a Worse Parent In the News
No matter what you do wrong, you'll always be able to point to Britney's latest fiasco and say, "Well, at least I didn't do that!"
12. Diaper Options
Gone are the days of safety pins and fabric squares. Cloth diapers are easier to use and prettier than ever (see reviews here), and even disposables can be environmentally friendly (go with Seventh Generation.)
13. Heelys
#13 Face it, heelys look like fun.
Face it, they look like fun. And you're too old for them. But your kid won't be.
14. Maternity Leave Is More Humane
It's still nowhere near where it should be, but the Family and Medical Leave Act is still a huge improvement over the don't-let-the-door-hit-you-on-the-way-out Leave Act.
15. No More Sailor Dresses
With cute maternity clothes widely available (and cheap! try Old Navy and H&M), pregnant women can actually dress like grown-ups.
16. The Interweb Is Always On
Have a teething question at 3 a.m.? Log on and get 5,000 suggestions (we promise, not all of them will be mean). Beats your mom's dog-eared copy of Dr. Spock.
17. Gwen, Halle, Salma
Every celebrity you've ever had a crush on is a new mother. Have a baby now and increase the odds that their kids and your kids will wind up BFFs.
18. The Lousy Economy
There's nowhere to go but up!
©2008 Babble
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