baby

In the early weeks and months of pregnancy, I could barely get myself to eat anything other than bagels, buttered pasta, croissants, muffins, cakes, and crackers. Carbs all day every day. You do what you've got to do to survive the throws of severe morning sickness; and, so, ...read more

Did you know that National Bath Safety Month is approaching? This is an opportunity to learn about how to keep infants and toddlers safe in the tub. Unfortunately, an estimated 58 children ages 1-4 drown in the bath every year. This tells you that bath safety is something that ...read more

Here's the thing, when Jimmy Fallon sends you a DM asking you if you want to see a copy of his newest book, well, it's pretty hard to resist. His publicist sent a copy along to my Momtrends HQ and I was completely charmed.  Don't miss out on our Ultimate Baby Shower to win our ...read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

All I want for Christmas is sleep. Beautiful, blissful, totally uninterrupted sleep. For, like, 10 hours straight. (Dear Santa...) Needless to say, as a mom to an early-rising three year old and an even earlier-rising one year old, sleep is something that often eludes me. I ...read more