MUST-HAVE 1: Love to Dream Swaddles Babies need quality sleep. And, you know, what Mamas do too! Nevertheless, getting sufficient zzz’s when you have a newborn at home can be quite the challenge. Research shows that babies sleep better if they are swaddled and ...read more
This whole manic-morning business is no joke. Having two little ones to shuttle off to school has been, well, an adjustment to say the least. We're racing around, beating the clock, and perpetually on the move. Making breakfast for everyone, packing a lunch for my ...read more
I was so excited to be a part of the first-annual Chicago Baby Show. It was held August 26-27, 2017 at Navy Pier in downtown Chicago and was a blast. We met THOUSANDS of expecting parents and were lucky enough to work with Chicago's top bloggers to host them at the Momtrends ...read more
It's pretty obvious that we love discovering the latest and greatest in all things BABY here at Momtrends. It's incredible how quickly things change in that market space. New registry must-haves and gotta-have gear seemingly appear in stores overnight. It's fascinating... even ...read more
We love partnering with the New York Baby Show every year to host the exclusive blogger and media lounge. As trend-spotters and baby-lovers, it's one of our favorite annual events. We enjoy seeing the latest and greatest innovations in products and gear for little ones, and ...read more
A fun diaper bag has always been one of my favorite baby gifts to give. I'm not talking about any old diaper bag however...No, no. I like the diaper bags I give, and the diaper bags I used for that matter, to do double duty. There's nothing wrong with a traditional looking diaper ...read more
When you are pregnant with your firstborn, you somehow get this idea in your mind that you can plan exactly how your delivery will go. I know I did. You have visions in your mind of the relaxing ocean waves or favorite playlist that will be helping you breathe through ...read more
Don't mind us... We'll be egg hunting well into May at this rate. My little people discovered the joy of the Easter egg hunt this past holiday weekend, and they're totally committed to making this a daily occurrence. Ha... Imma have to get very creative with my hiding spots at ...read more
BEST EVERYDAY STROLLER: OXO TOT CUBBY+ While you may know them for their can openers and garlic presses, OXO's line of baby and toddler products continue to make headway into the marketplace. Their Cubby + stroller earns a spot as our favorite new everyday stroller for 2017. ...read more
Oh, hey there Sunday Funday... or should I say Sunday Runday? It's finally starting to feel like spring around these parts, and I couldn't have been happier to spend some quality time outdoors with my peeps this morning, enjoying the sunshine and warmish weather. In fact, I was ...read more
When my husband dresses the baby, it's typically a comedy of sartorial errors... Weather-inappropriate top, way-too-small pants (like, where did you find those?!), and mismatching socks. It's a hodge-podge of whatever clean items he can actually manage to pull together. It's ...read more
Excuse me while I gloat for a minute, and lemme just tell you how lucky I am to have a husband who is both a partner and a co-parent. It's funny, I used to refer to him a "hands-on dad," but I've stopped using that expression... Because it almost infers that most dads ...read more
Are you a Type-A mom? Some characteristics of Type A's include being highly organized, impatient, proactive, ambitious and concerned with time management. We don't have time to dig for our keys, figure out whose cup is whose, or wonder where the binky fell. We need smart baby ...read more
We're big readers in our home. The kids love to curl up with a book together on the couch and "read" to each other; and bedtime wouldn't be complete without the nightly begging and pleading for just "one more story, Mommy. Pleeeeease!" I love how at only two and four ...read more
The weather in New York has been insanely amazing these last few days. I mean, it's mid-February, and we hit 64 degrees. SIXTY-FOUR DEGREES! That's mind-blowing and record-shattering, and I, for one, couldn't be happier to get a little spring preview—especially after an epic ...read more
Would you let your baby sleep in a box? Finnbin is hoping so. Based on a Finnish tradition from the 1930s of providing a sleeper for newborns and hand-selected "must have" products for new parents, the Finnbin is saving space, money, and even infant lives in Finland, and now the ...read more
If there are two things we're serious about finding here at Momtrends, they're: 1.) products that actually do what they claim to do, and 2.) fitness classes that kick some serious butt. And so yesterday's exclusive derriere class at NYC's Exhale spa, sponsored by Boudreaux’s ...read more
If someone in your family suffers from a peanut allergy, you know how difficult it can be. From preschool snacks to the weekend birthday party, it can feel as though danger lurks around every corner. While the old guidelines recommended that parents kept children away from ...read more
It's that time of year, again, and my toddler has a perpetual runny nose and a dry cough since before the holidays. I haven't owned a humidifier since my college days, but the doctor says it will really help. Since my kiddo hasn't exactly mastered blowing her nose, it's even ...read more
Yes, you can modernize motherhood in all sorts of ways, but we aren't into online baby books. I want a sweet, old fashioned baby book. We've talked about a myriad of apps meant to make your life simpler as a mom, and tech tools to help you store everything online. But sometimes ...read more
Now that December is here we're gearing up for the holiday travel season. For you that could mean heading to Grandma's for a long weekend or even taking a more extended holiday vacation. If you've been thinking about potty training your little one, the thought of planning a trip ...read more
Once upon a time I gave birth to the most perfect baby girl. Everything about her was amazing. She was a great sleeper. She loved to snuggle. She was the picture of health. There was only one thing that held back our blissful baby experience a bit. She refused to take a bottle. ...read more
Do you know someone who is expecting a baby soon or perhaps someone who just welcomed a brand new bundle of joy? It seems like every other day I'm hearing about another friend who is adding to their family! And I can't think of a better time of year to celebrate than now. The ...read more
I really needed a hug this week. Between a divisive election and travel for work, I feel a little stressed. I've been thinking a lot about hugs recently. As a member of the Huggies Parent Council, it's been a focus of my work. Do you really know the power of hugs? Sure, they ...read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J6KxXvI79s Breast is best right? I know I heard that catchy phrase on repeat after having both my babies... From the OB. From the pediatrician. From the lactation consultants who pinched and squeezed and poked and prodded. (TMI?) It’s ...read more
Yesterday marked seven weeks until my family of four becomes five. Pretty soon the family won't fit into a New York taxi, we won't be a "girls only" club, and as my husband loves to say, we will go from man-to-man to zone defense. In thinking about all of these milestones and ...read more
BabyNes Twitter Party || Monday, Oct. 10 at 6 PM PST/ 9 PM EST || Hosted by: @momtrends, @theshoppingmama || Sponsored by: @BabyNes || Featuring: @DrTanyaAltmann || Hashtag: #BabyNes Prizing: 1 BabyNes machine + a one-month supply of formula Breastfeeding. Exclusively pumping. ...read more
MUST HAVE 1 - BABYNES I was able to breastfeed my first two daughters, however I also supplemented with formula. Like most new moms, I found myself constantly worrying about their nutrition. Were they getting enough and was it the right nutrition? I wanted to make sure they ...read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qpb1ygj51Q I started a baby nursery Pinterest board the day I found out I was pregnant with my first. What can I say? I was excited to register for crib sheets and plush throw blankets and stuffed animals and diaper baskets and all sorts of ...read more
This post is sponsored by Huggies. Baby P was a late crawler and a late walker. Fortunately, this gross-motor delay had nothing to do with her development and everything to do with me, her adoring helicopter Mama. You see, I held her and strolled her and wore her—a lot. Like, ...read more
September is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month and today we're highlighting seven steps you can take to ensure your baby has a safer night's sleep. The statistics are heartbreaking. According to the CDC, there are an average of 3,500 unexpected infant deaths each year. While we ...read more
Deep greens and blues. Heathered plums and greys. And lots and lots of black and white. Fall colors are my jam which is why I am having all the heart eyes for these new diaper bags out this fall. From fun prints to classic neutrals, these new diaper bags will help ease the ...read more
My family has always been big on hugs. I have two younger brothers, and since one of them is ten years younger than me, he saw me as a mini-mommy. My daughters know that I have always called him my first baby. I protected him, snuggled with him, put him to sleep, sang to him, fed ...read more
A changing pad that keeps your kid's hand out of the mess. A tube that pipes your car's AC to a rear-facing car seat. And of course a gadget that helps your baby pass gas. Today we're highlighting some strange baby products that are also strangely useful and have moms raving! ...read more
“Hello, muppet.” That was the first thing I said to my baby girl when she was born—when they put her naked little body on my bare chest at 6:48 P.M. November 29, 2014. A silly little greeting meant only for her ears. I remember the comforting weight of her mere 6 pounds—the ...read more
Not too long ago I shared some of my favorite baby boy gifts because I know so many lovely mamas to be who are expecting boys...That being said, even though I don't personally know as many women welcoming little girls to their families, I bet at least a few of you do, so I ...read more
As the weeks fly by and I am firmly in the fifth month of my pregnancy, I am having so much fun growing this baby. There are certainly a lot of consistencies between my first two pregnancies and this one (excitement, worry, sleep deprivation!) But there is one significant and ...read more
I don't know what it is about summertime, but there seems to be a baby boom in my circle of friends...And they all happen to be boys! Go figure. With so many of my favorite ladies getting ready to welcome or have just had baby boys, I thought it would be fun to share a couple ...read more
We are all wrapping our heads around it being summer and the time has begun to start planning out your vacations. If you've got little ones, the idea of travel and doing family activities can be daunting if you don't have the right gear. My adventurous brother and ...read more
May is National Bike Month and we're celebrating by featuring some of our favorite bikes to get the whole family out and exploring on a set of wheels. From babies and tots to teens and adults, we've got the best biking options for all ages. Bike riding is an ideal family ...read more
Please join us at the New York Baby Show on May 14th and 15th! This awesome annual event begins at 10:00 AM and the fun lasts through 4:00 PM! You can expect to learn about the latest in baby gear and gadgets, see expert presentations, take informational trial classes, and so ...read more
Little girls love accessories: bows and headbands to name a few. But they are also notorious for losing them. I remember buying my friend's daughter a gorgeous handmade hairband (pretty pricey one, too) that she loved---but also lost about 2 hours later. Lesson learned. As part ...read more
It seems like at least one person I know is having a baby at all times so I'm always on the lookout for cool new baby gift ideas. In fact, one of my best friends is about to have her very first baby, a little boy, so I've been collecting cool baby clothes, gear and more for the ...read more
With kiddos ranging from babies to toddlers and beyond in our family, we've tried out a slew of contraptions in the effort to convince our wee ones that meal time is a pretty fabulous thing and not the dreaded task they make it out to be. My ten month old nephew, for instance, ...read more
I’ve got a 15 month old with sensitive skin. I no longer use my regular hand cream (on myself!) because it’s too harsh. I’ve had to start buying an unscented detergent. I can’t even so much as approach her with a sealed tube of perfumed body lotion—for fear that her little body ...read more
It’s hard to believe that my little girl is already one… Her milestone birthday was just a few weeks ago, and it totally threw me for a loop. It feels like it was just yesterday that I left the hospital with a six-pound nugget in my arms. Didn’t I just give her that first bath? ...read more
When I became a mom for the first time, nothing delighted me more than gazing at the precious I had helped create. And while I reveled in my role as a new mom, that doesn't mean I stopped being me. That's an important thing to remember when you're shopping for a new mom. The new ...read more
My name is Lauren and I have a problem. I am addicted to buying my children Christmas outfits... Christmas outfits that will probably get worn once this year before being thrown into our ever-growing abyss of retired kids’ clothes. (But I’ll always have that Instagram memory!) ...read more
Have Baby, will Travel. I never realized how much time I spent in and out of the car until I had my first child. Toting your little one with you is certainly a lifestyle change (i.e. popping in and out of a store in no longer an option) but it is all about having the right gear. ...read more
As a work-at-home mom, I’m serious about my little one’s nap schedule. In fact, I’m downright strict about it. I strategically/crazily/obsessively shape the entire day around her routine in an effort to maximize those precious zzz’s. Truth is: If Baby doesn’t get her morning and ...read more