Last month, I hit the streets of NYC to learn about DHA. Enfamil hosted a pop-up event for parents in NYC to raise awareness of the importance of DHA amounts. At the event, New Yorkers got the facts about DHA and were able to trade in Similac Infant Formula and receive free ...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
My little lady is about to graduate "the threes." Next year, she'll be in a "fours" program, and so this summer will be devoted to potty training! Her birthday falls on the district cusp, so even though I probably will have her in an extra year of pre-K, it's time she stops using ...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
It's our sixth annual Ultimate Baby Shower and Giveaway event at Momtrends. Scroll through to see a few of our favorite must-haves, and enter to win one of everything below. I’m going to admit something that you’re not supposed to admit... Baby #3 was—gasp—not ...read more
I never anticipated that I'd be so committed to exclusively breastfeeding Baby Number 3. It just sort of happened, and now here we are four months in, and I'm a round-the-clock nursing-mama machine. To be clear: I have no issues with formula--in fact, I never even attempted ...read more
When my first child was born almost seven years ago, I was hesitant to leave the house alone with him for weeks. (Okay, months.) I was so nervous he'd have a meltdown in the middle of Costco or a diaper blow-out at my favorite salad joint. So, more often than not, we'd stay at ...read more
Our skin is a window into our body’s internal condition and mirrors the external environment. It’s also our first defense against microbes, chemicals, and UV rays, and regulates our body temperature. But impaired skin—rashy, raw, red, sores or blisters—is not only uncomfortable, ...read more
If April flowers bring May showers, we should be reaping the rewards any day now. And dryer, sunnier, warmer weather can't come soon enough. I don't know about you, but I'm desperate for some Vitamin D and Vitamin Sea! I had a baby six weeks ago--so I'm finally emerging from my ...read more
I was sure that this time, I'd go early. Baby would spontaneously come--fast and furious-- and likely in the middle of the night (you know, for dramatic effect). I was positive we'd be in business a couple days shy of 40 weeks. This was my third pregnancy after all; and my other ...read more
I wasn't sure I'd make it to the Momtrends "Blooms and Bunnies" #BabyMagicEvent last week. At almost 39 weeks pregnant, there was a significant chance Little One #3 would have different plans for that sunny Thursday morning, but, alas, here we are almost a whole week later and ...read more
Okay, as I write this the true countdown is on. T-minus 14 hours until I'm scheduled to show up at my local hospital for an induction. (Ugh, this stubborn baby is just too cozy in mah belly and the doctors want her out!) So, yeah, t's gonna be a busy couple of days... of waiting ...read more
My baby Buckley is almost three months old, and it’s incredible to see how quickly he grows and changes. One big change since those early weeks: he does more than eat and sleep now. He wants to play! Which is so much fun, but also a little more challenging. Because, although ...read more
February is dragging on. And, baby, it's still cold outside! A plummeting temperature paired with windy conditions has left our skin dry, sensitive, and eczema prone. Your baby’s skin is even more vulnerable than your own, Eczema typically appears as an ill-defined red, scaly ...read more
My first baby, Buckley, was born at the beginning of December, just in time for the brutal New York winter. It can be daunting to brave cold temperatures with such a tiny baby, but after the first few weeks, I knew I couldn’t stay inside my apartment all the time. Cabin fever ...read more
When I was pregnant with my first, I didn't really make a big deal of telling people. My husband and I simply told family and friends, personally, one by one. And, eventually, through the grapevine, everybody got the memo that I was going to be a mama. By the time my daughter ...read more
Selecting a name for your child can be a daunting task. There are so many things to consider, and it's a huge responsibility for a soon-to-be parent. I had an easy timing naming my son, Grant. I liked that it was a simple, strong, and suitalble name. It means tall and handsome, ...read more
Giving Hugs at the Holidays I admit it, I'm feeling all the feelings of the season. The overwhelming sense to DO IT ALL and the sense that I am doing too much and missing out on the magic. One way to slow it all down and focus on the REAL meaning of the season is to give back. ...read more
Parenting is basically non-stop problem solving. From day one, as a new mom, you react to crying and fussing and whimpering and grunting with all sorts of creative tactics and simple strategies. You coo, you rock, you tap, you pace, and you try countless new things until ...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
Every mom needs a night out. Good food, great wine, some pampering, and a little socialization… Not that we don’t absolutely loooooove and relish the nightly battle that is "bedtime with babies," but, you know, a break from the norm is a welcome change and a total treat. Every ...read more
September is Baby Safety Month—and as a blogger and mom, I want to do my part to spread the message about keeping infants rear-facing in car seats until they turn two. That’s right, Mamas, resist temptation and keep those bucket seats backwards for as long as you can... But, ...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
Baby fever! It's real, and the snuggle is real! This mama felt the tell-tale uterus pangs after visiting the New York Baby Show earlier this month. I got to browse the aisles, touch, test, feel, and ogle all the latest and greatest products for Baby, and experience firsthand ...read more
