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How to Stay Hydrated When Breastfeeding
If you had told me when my daughter was born almost 23 months ago that I'd still be breastfeeding as she rounded close to two, I would have told you that you were barking up the wrong boob. I love nursing, but I always imagined that our feeding journey would wrap around a year ...read more
Best Mugs for Snow Days
T-minus 10 hours until bedtime... Yes, I'm already counting down the minutes and nano-seconds on this cold, snowy, blustery Saturday morning. Time to fill one of my favorite mugs and snuggle up. Need a great mug? Here are my favorites for snow days or any winter day. Related: Hot ...read more
We Found A Creative Way to Commemorate Memories
Family is more important than ever. When life gets rough, we remember what really matters. Right now in this moment, we're focused on family, and that's one of the few silver linings right now. There's a way to hang onto the good parts of life, by creating special keepsakes with ...read more
Pregnant in a Pandemic: Advice for Expecting Moms
If you thought pregnancy was stressful, try expecting during a pandemic. COVID-19 has made what is supposed to be an exciting time downright terrifying for many soon-to-be moms and dads. Couples who are trying to conceive or are currently expecting are left wondering what they ...read more
Simple Ways to Engage in Self-Care This Month
Pardon me while I vent for a hot sec in this safe space, but it's been an exhausting couple of weeks. My seven year old had a virus that lingered for a week, then my five year old got, and, of course, my 10 month old followed suit. A full 10 days in and her poor little button ...read more
Slowing Down to Enjoy the Little Moments With My Baby
It’s amazing how quickly a baby develops a personality of his or her own. For the first few weeks, you have this immobile blob; but, before you know it, there’s this smiling, giggling, babbling tiny person rolling over and getting into mischief. It all happens so fast. You know ...read more
How To Support Someone with Postpartum Depression
Pregnancy, labor, and delivery--these not minor events. It's a life-changing journey with up and downs. For those who have never had a baby, it’s difficult to imagine the emotional (and physical) roller coaster associated with growing a person, giving birth to them, and caring ...read more
Tips for Nursing Moms Going Back to Work
Going back to work after maternity leave is hard enough. Add pumping to the equation and it can feel daunting if not impossible. Having a plan for this transition is very important. Create a strategy based on your goals, milk supply, lifestyle, and reality. Manage expectations ...read more
Why Every New Mom Needs to Register for a DockATot
If you follow any millennial mom-influencers on Instagram, chances are you've seen a DockATot or two pop into your feed. In all honesty, I, too, discovered this now-big-name brand via social media about three years ago. My then 18-month -old daughter wasn't sleeping through the ...read more
The Coziest Infant Essentials
I love dressing babies. It's one of the sweet little joys of early motherhood. And while I do adore boy clothes and gender neutral clothes, I have to admit that picking out outfits for a baby girl makes me especially giddy--maybe it's all those coordinating headbands and ...read more
The Baby Swing That Senses Crying
When it comes to baby gear, I tend to keep it simple. After all, infants don't really need that much. Okay, that's a loaded statement, and it comes with some complex caveats. But, in reality, a newborn's basic requirements are rather rudimentary. Anything too high-tech seems ...read more
Postpartum-Recovery Tips Following a Vaginal Birth
Child birth--it's no walk in the park... And the recovery? Well, I wouldn't quite call that a picnic either. I've now endured three vaginal births, and while they've all been very different experiences, they all have one thing in common: squeezing out a babe doesn't not hurt. ...read more
10 Ways to Get a Dose of Vitamin N(ature) in 10 Minutes
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
How to Make the Most of a Scheduled Labor Induction
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. Babies have a funny way of turning the world upside ...read more
Making "Baby Magic" Happen #BabyMagicEvent
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
Hospital-Bag Essentials for Mom and Baby
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
Personalized Baby Gifts
Do you have a go-to gift for new babies? Buying baby stuff is fun, but there are so many adorable little options out there that it can be overwhelming. When a friend of mine has a baby, I always want to give something that’s either going to be really useful, or unique and ...read more
Postpartum Support: 6 Ways to Care for Yourself
New moms need all the support they can get. Making the transition to first-time motherhood or welcoming a new little one into your life can be overwhelming and all consuming... and then there are those brutal hormones to contend with. I know from my own personal experience that ...read more
5 Questions to Ask Your OB Before Your Delivery Date
Writing this post at 37 weeks and four days pregnant (but who's counting?), and lemme tell you I'm feeling a bit torn. On one hand: I'm so ready to be done. On the other: I'm so not ready to juggle the demands of three kids, return to a place of not sleeping, like, ever, to ...read more
6 Tips For Staying Fit During Pregnancy
Eating "right" during pregnancy can be hard. You've got nausea and cravings and hunger pangs to contend with. Still, it's possibly to maintain a healthy diet and stay fit during those challenging nine months. Luckily, we can help get you on the right path with some pro tips from ...read more
Engaging and Entertaining Your Baby
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
5 Fun Ways to Announce Your Pregnancy This Fall
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
Host a Huggies Diaper Drive
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
Breastfeeding Pain Points—and How to Overcome Them!
My baby girl will be three years old in just one month, and I’m in complete and total denial. How? Seriously, HOW is that possible? Where has the time gone? When did she turn into a sassy, stubborn threenager with an opinion and a ‘tude. It feels like just yesterday, I was ...read more