When I found out I was pregnant for the first time, I experienced a flood of emotions. Elation, anticipation, even a touch of desperation. Yes, this was exactly what I wanted--what I had dreamed of since I was a little girl. Still, the reality that I would soon ...read more
Do you know what to expect when expecting? Suffice to say, when you're about to welcome a sweet little bundle of love, you can anticipate lots of ... STUFF! Having a baby means you're going to need #allthethings, and that registry list can get downright daunting (not to mention, ...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
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
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
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
Tuesday, October 25th1pm ET / 10am PTHashtags: #MTBabyShowerHosts: @momtrends @TheShoppingMama A few weeks ago we hosted our third annual Ultimate Baby Shower presented by BabyNes. Not only did we shower our beautiful mama to be with some beautiful gifts, but our event ...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
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
We've seen them all over Pinterest—and when we see something we love, we have to try to make it. Turns out, these tassel garlands are easier to make than we once thought. You need twine, tissue paper, scissors, and a stapler. Customize the tassels for birthdays, holidays, ...read more
Momtrends Baby Shower Twitter Party Thursday, October 29, 2015 10 AM PST/ 1 PM EST Hashtag: #MTBabyShower Hosts: @momtrends & @theshoppingmama Be sure to RSVP below! Who wants to talk baby gear with us? It’s one of our favorite topics here at Momtrends. As editors and ...read more
Momtrends Baby Shower Twitter Party Thursday, October 29, 2015 10 AM PST/ 1 PM EST Hashtag: #MTBabyShower Hosts: @momtrends & @theshoppingmama Be sure to RSVP below! It feels like I had my second baby just yesterday. In reality, though, she'll be 11 months tomorrow. Yep, Little ...read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=em7T_RMkv2Y Have you seen our virtual baby shower? More importantly, have you entered to win ONE of everything in our Momtrends registry? If so, you’ll see that Baby Bjorn is one of our favorite brands. We’re in love with our Baby Carrier One and ...read more
MUST-HAVE 1: Baby Björn Carrier One Infants like to be close to their moms. Like, really, really close. They don’t care that we have dishes to do, laundry to tackle, emails to answer, and toddlers to chase. They just want to cozy up to Mom’s warmth and feel her reassuring ...read more
When I registered for a changing pad, I was essentially picking out a block of plastic-covered foam with a cute cover. Oh, how times have changed. Changing pads are coming into the technology age with Hatch's new Smart Changing Pad which offers so much more than just a place to ...read more
Cheers to new babies! At Momtrends, we admit it, we're a little baby crazy. When part of the fabulous duo behind Project Nursery announced baby #3 was on the way we did a little happy dance. Melisa Fluhr is a design powerhouse and a lovely friend--she's got a gorgeous family, ...read more
I love giving personalized books for kids as gifts. One of our favorite finds over the years is the "M is for Me" book developed by MyChronicleBooks for ISeeMe.com. M is for Me encourages not only a love of reading and learning the alphabet but also the kind of confident ...read more
Are you throwing a baby shower for a sweet mama to be or looking to give a gift that will be appreciated and helpful? Join Momtrends for this Fresh Picked Farmers Market Baby Shower Bash! With ideas and inspiration from Au Lait, Celebrate Express, Mabel's Labels, and Stride Rite, ...read more
PERSONALIZED BOOKS:I See Me Meaningful gifts are a great way to show a mom-to-be (and their baby) how much you care. One of our favorites is the collection of beautifully written and illustrated books from I See Me. As a personalized children's book publisher, you can discover ...read more
Looking for a unique gift for an upcoming baby shower or to celebrate a new mom? We're loving love these boxes from Bluum, Inc., a monthly subscription box that includes goodies for baby and mom. Geared for pregnant moms-to-be up to parents of 4-year-olds, the Bluum Box arrives ...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
I am delighted to share photos of a gorgeous vintage meets modern baby shower. My friend, Kelsey, who happens to be the very talented designer behind Max's birth announcement and first birthday party, is expecting her first child with her husband Eric. Friends and family gathered ...read more
Chewbeads is genius. They have stylishly solved a problem for moms. My mom has a great story she'll share with you. It's about how I ruined her life by pulling a hoop earring out of her ear and ripping her earring hole. I love that story. Not. It's no secret that babies love ...read more