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
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
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
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
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
If there are two things we're serious about finding here at Momtrends, they're: 1.) products that actually do what they claim to do, and 2.) fitness classes that kick some serious butt. And so yesterday's exclusive derriere class at NYC's Exhale spa, sponsored by Boudreaux’s ...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 ...read more
Mess and motherhood—the two go hand in hand. My son was born exactly four years and three months ago, and not a single day has gone by without a spill, drip, drop, or explosion of some sort… Yes, sloppiness goes with the territory. And now that I have two tikes, I’ve got ...read more
BabyNes Twitter Party || Monday, Oct. 10 at 6 PM PST/ 9 PM EST || Hosted by: @momtrends, @theshoppingmama || Sponsored by: @BabyNes || Featuring: @DrTanyaAltmann || Hashtag: #BabyNes Prizing: 1 BabyNes machine + a one-month supply of formula Breastfeeding. Exclusively pumping. ...read more
My family has always been big on hugs. I have two younger brothers, and since one of them is ten years younger than me, he saw me as a mini-mommy. My daughters know that I have always called him my first baby. I protected him, snuggled with him, put him to sleep, sang to him, fed ...read more
Fun fact: August in National Coffee Month... Yes, an entire 31 days devoted to celebrating every parent's favorite caffeinated beverage. Just thinking about it makes me want to brew another pot. I can almost taste it... I've always enjoyed my morning joe, but it definitely ...read more
“Hello, muppet.” That was the first thing I said to my baby girl when she was born—when they put her naked little body on my bare chest at 6:48 P.M. November 29, 2014. A silly little greeting meant only for her ears. I remember the comforting weight of her mere 6 pounds—the ...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
I've updated both my home office and my We Work space with family photos from CVS. All the We Work offices start the same. Blonde wood floors and desk with white walls. To help bring the office to life, I've tried to add personal touches like signage and a colorful carpet. I ...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
T-minus 10 hours until bedtime... Yes, I'm already counting down the minutes and nano-seconds on this cold, snowy, blustery Saturday morning. The Great Blizzard of 2016 has arrived, and the hubby, kids, and I are trapped indoors for the foreseeable future (AKA the weekend). My ...read more
What did parents do before video baby monitors? I truly don't understand... How did moms survive with audio alone?!? My husband chastises me for literally watching our baby-monitor screen like it's a compelling soap opera. I'm glued to it from the time my sweet love-bug's head ...read more
When I became a mom for the first time, nothing delighted me more than gazing at the precious I had helped create. And while I reveled in my role as a new mom, that doesn't mean I stopped being me. That's an important thing to remember when you're shopping for a new mom. The new ...read more
During the day, this Tiny Love double-sided crib toy keeps Baby entertained with colorful pictures, knobs, buttons, and music. It stimulates Baby’s senses and encourages fine-motor development. (And, take it from this sleep-deprived mama, it’s a great option to keep infants ...read more
As a work-at-home mom, I’m serious about my little one’s nap schedule. In fact, I’m downright strict about it. I strategically/crazily/obsessively shape the entire day around her routine in an effort to maximize those precious zzz’s. Truth is: If Baby doesn’t get her morning and ...read more
All I want for Christmas is sleep. Beautiful, blissful, totally uninterrupted sleep. For, like, 10 hours straight. (Dear Santa...) Needless to say, as a mom to an early-rising three year old and an even earlier-rising one year old, sleep is something that often eludes me. I ...read more
I wasn’t home when my brand-new BabyNes machine was delivered to my front door... And, so, I was a bit confused when my husband texted me the following message: “Your ‘Baby Keurig’ has arrived.” Well, it turns out my husband’s reaction is a fairly standard one. Many people do, ...read more
I am a visual person and a baby lover—so you’d think I would have found furnishing and decorating my child’s nursery to be a breeze... Alas, it was not. There are just so many color options (pastels, pinks, blues, neutrals, grays!); so many theme ideas (safari, zoo, Parisian, ...read more