baby milestones

There is a lot of unknown when you have a baby. I know that firsthand when my middle daughter had to go to the NICU after a very difficult birth. I will never forget the amazing NICU nurses who were so warm and comforting during this challenging time. Thankfully, my daughter as ...read more

I owe everything to my Medela Freestyle Breastpump. It allowed me to get back to work and pump breastmilk for my baby. Featuring a double electric breast pump, the Freestyle pump includes 2-Phase Expression® technology that is designed to help product more milk in less time. ...read more

Life with a three-month-old in NYC as been pretty much a lot of feeding and shuffling to get to her sisters' school and various activities. Since she is so little my preferred method to get around is by using our Ergo 360 Carrier. With it being winter I have to wear my winter ...read more

As we mentioned a few weeks ago, it is no easy feat to get home from the hospital in NYC. Thankfully, Diapers.com, the site known for its free, overnight delivery of baby care essentials ($49 minimum), is offering an exciting and stress-free way for new parents to get home from ...read more

As a mom of three girls getting around easily is my new mantra. My six-year-old walks everywhere but I always have to think about the mode of transportation for my three-year-old and three-month-old. For the most part my three-month-old has been nestling comfortably on me in ...read more

Celebrating your littles first birthday is a milestone for both mama and child. We showed you how to throw a fabulous Circus-Themed First Birthday Party, and below you'll find additional gift ideas to commemorate and celebrate the first year!  Hess 2014 Toy Truck & Space Cruiser ...read more

Being the postpartum phase for three months, it is an exciting time where sleep is starting to happen that is also being greeted by more smiles. It is also a time when I have beeb reflected on my favorite tools and products that have got me through these past months as well as ...read more

There is so much beauty and mystery to birth. After having three children, I am amazed at just how different each of their births were, and how, as women we all go through this collective experience differently. Through the course of the pregnancy journey, we have tools like ...read more

The first few months of a newborns' life can be confusing. Once nestled within your womb, they are now in the world with all new sights, sounds and movements. Often called the "4th trimester," this is a huge time of adjustment for both babies and parents. One way to soothe a ...read more

With all the emphasis placed on pregnancy, the postpartum period isn't something that is generally thought about until it happens. With one-month postpartum and feeling great, here are some of my go-to staples that are helping me get back to (almost) normal. Rest: Well, this ...read more

These past few weeks as a new mom of three has exhilarating, and of course, exhausting as we welcomed our third daughter into our lives. One of my go-to staples for getting out of the house, cooking and getting the baby to sleep is due to the incredible Hip Baby Wrap. I consider ...read more

Today's moms have it good. We've got style galore when it comes to fashion and design. Earlier this year we teamed up with Huggies to talk about the debut of the Clutch 'n' Clean wipes--those chic little cases that look so good on the go. Now we're taking on home design. I ...read more

One of the toughest milestones to get through is teething. Sure, it is exciting, but watching your little one in pain is unbearable. Luckily, there are a number of really great teething products available to calm, soothe and offer plenty of much-needed teething relief. Boiron: ...read more

Looking for a baby gift just got a little easier thanks to the launch of the new Project Nursery Shop, an e-commerce shop for baby nursery décor and gifts. The shop’s mission is to offer carefully curated products and exclusive collaborations with brands that meet Project ...read more

With our third baby on the way in four weeks or less, I can honestly say that the nesting instinct has kicked-in! Since we decided to be surprised about the gender of the baby, we had some new challenges in creating a gender-neutral nursery. As the first time creating this type ...read more

As parent for 6 plus years now, I definitely appreciate meaninful gifts. One of my favorites to give (and see my kids' receive) is books. We think there is no better way to foster learning and imagination through the pages of books, and one of our favorites are the collection ...read more

Now that our baby girl is a full-time eater, we are loving all the innovative feeding gear that has made feeding time fun, convenient and fulfilling. Whether you're a first time mom or have a first time eater you want to make sure your feeding arsenal is filled with these ...read more

The heat is on and moms need to know how to keep their cool. Of course that means having the right gear and style that can go from playground to party. We've teamed up with Huggies® to put together a look book of mom-friendly fashion and must-haves to be prepared while out and ...read more

Our baby girl was grasping at our utensils and eyeing everything that we were eating so we knew it was time for her first foods! Although we make most of her food, we are loving the convenience, wholesome goodness and variety of these first foods for baby. Baby Mum Mum: If you ...read more

Any parent is likely all too familiar with late night feedings and sleepless nights. If you’re a mom – you likely took on the majority of those duties while your partner somehow managed to sleep through them. In the thick of all those sleepless nights, did you ever wonder how ...read more

Just weeks after spending too much money for travel and gifts for multiple friends’ bridal events as well as my own, my life switched from wedding whirlwind to baby bonanza overnight. I recently found out that three of my friends and two family members are expecting, all with ...read more

Yesterday Momtrends hosted an intimate breakfast with some of the top editors and bloggers in NYC for the launch of the New HUGGIES Clutch ‘n’ Clean* Wipes. Held at David Burke Kitchen, this delicious and personal event was a way to introduce this innovative new product and ...read more

As a child, where did you put your lost teeth for safe keeping for the tooth fairy? A pillow? A box? A tooth fairy doll? Sadly, myy childhood lacked a special tooth holder, leaving me to drop my lost teeth into a plastic sandwich bag to slip under my pillow. Which, I can now tell ...read more

We love chic and practical designs for the home, and The New York based Scandinavian boutique brand house, Modernmini has been an incredible source of inspiration. Importing Scandinavian kids design to families looking for functional design, Modernmini focuses on modern design ...read more

I feel like over the past few years, baby food making has become quite the trend. My youngest is not ready for solids just yet, but I made baby food for my first two children and will plan to do the same for when she is ready. It amazes me all of the new products that hit the ...read more

Sometimes it can be easy to pick a baby names, while other times you might find yourself searching through websites and books to discover the perfect name for your bundle of joy. A new app, Nametrix: Doctor or Dancer?, developed my Mark Edmoon, a new dad/ independent app ...read more

We have a wedding in the Dominican Republic coming up in July, which means it'll be the first time we are traveling with our new family of five and I am already panicked. Considering my newborn baby will only be four months old traveling to another country and I don't think we ...read more

I've mentioned in the past how much I love making home made baby food. Now that my baby is 14 months she is moved on from solely eating mashed purees, and now eats everything that we eat. I can't tell you what a huge relief this is as it makes mealtime (a little) easier. She ...read more

I'm on the hunt for the best jars for baby food--something that looks great and also keeps food safe and fresh. Feeding baby takes some education (we write about it a lot). For some reason I thought it would be a while before I took baby food for my son on-the-go. Of course I ...read more

It's so interesting having a picky toddler and a baby that eats everything! She is excited about kale and broccoli and beans and yogurt - she really loves a little of everything where I have been having a blast experimenting and testing out new combinations. Here are some of my ...read more

It is amazing what a baby can learn. Baby Sign Language is an amazing way to communicate with your wee ones. It is also incredibly frustrating what they can't tell us. With my older daughter, I vividly remember her pointing at her water cup only to start crying when I gave it ...read more

It's that time of year again--time for New Year's resolutions, and some of the most popular ones involve health and fitness goals. For those working on portion control, with their healthy eating plan, Yum Yum Dishes can help. Created by Tracy Adler, a mom and former ...read more

Now that my daughter is starting to eat solid, well mashed food, I have been making homemade baby food for her. Just like I did with my first daughter, I am trying to stick to organic fruits and vegetables where I boil, mash and puree the food. With two kids, though, it can be ...read more

Teeth start sprouting around 6 months and that's a good indication that baby may be ready to expand her diet. That's good news for moms and might be the beginning of baby sleeping through the night. But before you start mashing bananas and peas, read on to make sure the first ...read more