baby registry

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

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

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

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

I remember when I was pregnant with my first. I didn’t realize how important, tricky, and consequential some seemingly minor decisions could be. For example, I just “eeny, meeny, miny, moe” picked a reputable bottle brand from the plethora of options on the shelf, registered for ...read more

“Hey, Baby Sister… You see that camera over there? That’s how Mommy and Daddy spy on us at night.” Yes, my four-year-old son actually said this to my one-year-old daughter a few weeks ago. It was hilarious—and my husband and I just looked at each like, “Uh-oh. He’s on to us! “ ...read more

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 adorably decorative accents. I went fairly ...read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOgiyD-MA0U The first few days and weeks and months after Baby’s big arrival are difficult and daunting for a new mom. It’s hard enough to track sleep schedules (or lack thereof), mealtimes, bowel movements (yes, I went there), tummy time ...read more

When my firstborn would drop his binky on the floor, I’d practically go through a three-step sanitation process before popping the pacifier back in his precious little mouth... I’d clean every new toy thoroughly with hot water and organic cleanser before he so much as touched ...read more

Best Bells-N-Whistles Baby Seat: 4moms mamaRoo Part rocker, part swing, part bouncer, the 4moms mamaRoo is ready to give you a hand. This seat is pretty amazing if cost is not an issue. Unlike other swings and rockers which have one set movement, the mamaRoo is designed to move ...read more

Best Diaper Pail: Diaper Dekor Plus It's not easy being #1 at holding #2s, but the Diaper Dekor Plus takes our top honors for its blend of features, function, style and price. First, it's function. The Dekor Plus is hands-free which means no wrestling open a lid while you hold a ...read more

We love to travel, but when you have a baby you will need the right gear to continue to have the same adventures. One of our favorites is the Baby Björn Travel Crib Light, a portable and lightweight crib that is super easy to set up, carry and fold. This includes a system that ...read more

We're big fans of baby wearing. A good carrier can keep baby close while also allowing mom to get out into the world. We're reviewing the new Ergo Baby 360 Carrier and think you'll love it. Related: Storage solutions for a nursery Video Review of Ergo Baby Carrier Mom review and ...read more

Being a new mom has challenges. Something as simple as what lotion to use on baby can require loads of research. In an effort to simplify, we're sharing a video about why we love CeraVe® Baby . It's a new line of skincare made just for delicate baby skin. If you are looking ...read more

One of the first items that I traveled with my baby was our Pack 'n Play by Graco. As a way to sleep on-the-go all I had to do was open this pack and my baby had an instant place to both sleep and play. This iconic product is now celebrating its 25th Anniversary since its ...read more

When you become a parent there is no instruction manual. You only know that you want the very best for your child and that involves researching and learning as you go. When I was pregnant with my first daughter I knew nothing about cribs, or babies for that matter. I was ...read more

Runny nose, sneezing - the cold and flu season is here. Each year up to 20% of people come down with the flu, with activity peaking in February, according to the CDC. We've had our fair share of illness and fever in my house and there is nothing I hate more than taking my older ...read more