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
I’ve previously gushed about my warm and fuzzy feelings for aden + anais. My son wasn't a fan of being swaddled when he was a newborn, but my baby girl couldn't get enough of it. She absolutely loved being wrapped up like a little present... like a baby burrito! (Delicious!) ...read more
I think I own twelve aden + anais swaddles—and that's a conservative guess. I've collected them since my now three-year-old was born, and I can't seem to stop... They're just so soft... so handy... so very versatile. When my babies were itty-bitty newborn bundles, I'd "burrito" ...read more
You know what I want for Mother's Day this year? (Besides a full-day spa trip, solo hotel stay, and uninterrupted session of Netflix binge-watching?) What I really want is a new smartphone with a better camera. I know, I know--how unoriginal! But here's the thing: I use my camera ...read more
Earth Day has come and gone, but, here, at The Shopping Mama, we’re always trying to embrace a greener lifestyle. We want to buy things, try things, and do things that are better for the eco-system around us. We want to feel good about the future of our world and our children. ...read more
Sugar, spice, and everything nice—it’s Baby’s first Valentine’s Day. As a first-time “girl mom," I am beyond excited to dress my two-month-old sweet pea in frilly pink tutus, lacy red headbands, and heart-print booties come Feb. 14. Of course, she’ll probably make multiple ...read more
With all of the excitement of life with baby comes the planning mode. As I get closer to my own due date that means prepping for the hospital by packing a bag with all of my essentials. From what the baby will wear to the bag we love, and even some snacks, here are some of our ...read more
The holiday season is here! Time for family visits, baking yummy treats, attending festive parties and relishing in the magic of the season. Think you can't enjoy and get your holiday shopping done, too? We've rounded up unique (and green minded) items for baby in this Holiday ...read more
As my due date is finally within reach, my nesting has really kicked in. By the end of this month, the final construction touches to the nursery will be done and we can decorate and set up for baby's arrival. Although, baby needs very basic things, we had so much fun choosing ...read more
I plan on breastfeeding new baby just as I did with my other two children. While breastfeeding is a natural way of feeding your baby, it is not always the easiest. I recommend a supportive network to every new and experienced BF mama because every baby is different and every ...read more
Big City Moms hosted their Biggest Baby Shower in NYC, and these ladies know how to throw a baby shower! Aisles of vendors, helpful demonstrations, products and informative lectures made this an evening that expectant parents didn't want to miss. The biggest change I noted was ...read more
